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Crime scene support
Technical expertise in collecting and managing crime-scene evidential material.
The department provides technical expertise in the collection and management of crime-scene evidential material, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Attending scenes of crime to collect samples;
- Preparing fingerprint reagents for lifting fingerprints;
- Preparing etching reagents for restoring defaced engine and chassis numbers;
- Preparing APQ reagents for treating money in corruption cases.
Handling exhibits
Packaging and labelling affect whether a sample can be analysed. Follow the sample guidelines and the instructions on each service page.
Last updated 2 November 2026
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