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Laboratory & Crime Scene Safety. Forensic Science MCPS Thomas S. Wootton High School Rockville, MD. We have to make do!. Small sized room Lots of people Lots of furniture Backpacks & other personal possessions. Rules in the classroom. Keep book bags under chair or desk.
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Laboratory & Crime Scene Safety Forensic Science MCPS Thomas S. Wootton High School Rockville, MD
We have to make do! • Small sized room • Lots of people • Lots of furniture • Backpacks & other personal possessions
Rules in the classroom • Keep book bags under chair or desk. • Work together as a team. • Respect other people’s possessions. • Respect the classroom environment • Keep common areas clean and organized • Do NOT do any unauthorized testing
What is unauthorized? ARSON NOT SMART
What is unauthorized? NO HORSEPLAY NOT TOLERATED
MY BIGGEST PET PEEVE! • STUDENTS NOT CLEANING UP • COMMON AREAS NOT CLEANED
Crime Scene Safety • Guidelines to protect investigators at crime scenes and in the laboratory of infectious agents or dangerous materials is set forth by the International Association for Identification Safety (IAIS).
All investigators should… • When arriving at the scene, agents should clear with authorities that there is no danger of potential suspects, explosives, building collapse, etc. Also any injured people have received medical attention. • Wear latex or non latex surgical gloves • Have shoe covers on • Use goggles/mask/respirators/ face shield when appropriate
All investigators should… • Be alert when handling sharp objects such as knives, syringes, razor blades, etc. • Have a red biohazard bag for disposal of contaminated gloves, masks, pencils, etc. • One agent should be designated as note-taker. This individual does not wear gloves or handles any evidence • Wash hands thoroughly • Eating, drinking, applying makeup are strictly prohibited
At the famous LA crime scene involving OJ Simpson, police investigators failed to wear shoe covers. All these footprints were mostly made from police officers. This means they tracked biological hazards on their shoes, to their cars, into their homes.
