DNA Sample Collection in Cases of Sexual Assault

Introduction

The medical and diagnostic procedures following a reported rape are largely standardized throughout Germany. The responsible criminal investigation department takes the woman to a hospital or doctor with whom a contractual agreement exists for these examinations. It also commissions and finances the necessary examinations and evidence collection. It manages the process, thereby facilitating the procedure for both the women affected and the hospitals. Evidence collection kits are an important tool in this context.

Procedure for Securing Evidence

Every evidence collection kit should contain instructions on how to collect evidence.

A distinction must be made between the medical examination, which generally takes precedence over other evidence collection activities, and the collection of evidence by a police officer. There should be appropriate protocols and documentation forms for both processes.

Evidence Collection Kits after Sexual Assaults

We offer evidence collection kits for examining victims of sexual violence as well as suspects. These kits usually consist of several sub-units:
1) User manual
2) Sampling kit for a reference sample from the victim
3) Evidence collection kit for the police
4) Examination kit for doctors, including examination form
5) Information for victims

The kit for examining suspects also consists of several elements:
1) User manual
2) Sampling kit for reference samples
3) Evidence collection kit for the police
4) Examination kit for doctors

We pack our sets either in a sturdy, breathable bag or a small cardboard box.

All sub-units can also be purchased as individual sets or repurchased separately.