La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § I-2742

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-2742 - Collection of DNA Samples for Peace Officers

A. All biological samples obtained for DNA Analysis from a peace officer shall be buccal swabs and shall be collected using sterile cotton tip swabs as provided by the agency employing the peace officer who is required to have his biological sample collected pursuant to R.S. 40:2405.4.

1. The agency employing the peace officer shall provide all materials necessary to collect a biological sample from any peace officer required to provide a sample pursuant to R.S. 40:2405.4.

2. The supplies necessary to collect a buccal swab shall include the following:

a. one pack of two sterile cotton tip swabs;

b. one pair of gloves;

c. one paper type envelope to store the samples once collected;

d. evidence tape for sealing the paper envelope.

3. In order to collect the biological sample, the collector shall adhere to the following procedures.

a. The collector shall print the name of the peace officer, the date of collection and the name of the collector on the paper type envelope used to store the samples prior to collection of the specimen.

b. Have the subject open his or her mouth. If there is foreign matter in the mouth, such as tobacco or gum, have the subject rinse his or her mouth out with water.

c. Remove one sterile cotton swab and collect the specimen by rubbing the swab vigorously on the inside surfaces of the cheeks and gums thoroughly. While slowly turning the swab (so that all sides of the swab are in contact with the side of the cheek) rub the swab up and down and back and forth in the mouth about 10 times.

d. Place the buccal swab in the paper type envelope. Do not place the swab back into the original sterile swab packaging.

e. Repeat Subparagraph c of this Paragraph with the remaining swab.

f. Place the second cotton tip swab immediately inside the paper type envelope with the first swab.

g. Seal the paper type envelope. Write the date and collector's initials partially on the paper type envelope and partially on the envelope flap.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § I-2742

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety, Office of State Police, LR 30:271 (February 2004), amended LR 37:1420 (May 2011).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2405.4.