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1. Gaining the Investigative
Advantage using touch / contact
DNA

2. LODIS
“Crime Space Management”
 Development of a Local DNA database
 Increase Efficiency in Operation
 Identify Offenders and Crime Trends Earlier
 Instant Actionable Intelligence
 Facilitates Enhanced Case Management
 Establish Priorities to Control Use of DNA
 Rapid Turn Around

4. LODIS v CODIS Ratio’s
(CODIS data from FBI.GOV website)
12937

5. Why DNA hasn’t been used for all crimes:
 Too expensive
 Took too long to get results back
 Local agencies lacked control over use
 No effective method of managing DNA test results
 No direct access to discuss cases with the
Technicians

6.  DNA doesn’t have to be expensive
 LODIS reports in a useful format
 Officers have direct access to our Technicians
 Minimal training is required to collect DNA
 LODIS gives you the power to apply DNA technology based
on its priorities

7. Identify Offenders Earlier
Palm Bay
FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics
The success stories are unmatched!
11 CODIS Investigations aided in 10yrs.
Versus
732 LODIS Hits/Leads in 4yrs
Stats as of 04/14/11

8.  Generates Best Evidence
 Positive Identification or Elimination of Suspects
 Increased Impact when combined with prints and photos
 Aides Covert investigations
 Complements services from Governmental Forensic Labs
and helps with the DNA backlog reduction

9. LODIS™ Can Complement Services from
State and Government Forensic Labs
State / Government
DNA LABS
LODIS™
Local Agencies

10. Maximize
Opportunities
 Rapid Turn-around Moves Investigations to Quick
Resolution
 Preliminary responder / Report Taker is Notified when
a LODIS Hit is Generated
 Instant Reward is Generated with LODIS Notification
 Personal Gratification in a Job Well Done
 LODIS Can Be Used By All Personnel in the Field
 Generates a Positive Impression in the Community of
the Department

11. Facilitates Case Management
 Case Assignment Based on Subject or Evidence
linked from DNA profile Identification
 Investigators Narrow Their Efforts and Eliminate
Case Overlap
 Allows for Real Time Feedback of Investigative
Efforts
 Geo Forensic Mapping Capabilities within the
LODIS Interface
 We are creating a “VIRTUAL DETECTIVE”

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13. The LODIS System Consists of Seven Elements
1. Set-up Consultation
2. Training
3. Collection Kits
4. Triage
5. DNA Analysis in Our ASCLD Accredited Lab
6. LODIS Software
7. Reports

14. Submission Labels
Collect – Submit - Investigate

15. Local DNA Index System
Three Easy Steps …
Collect  Submit  Investigate
LODIS Process

16. 1. Triaging of all Reference
and Evidence swabs
selected for submissions
for testing
2. Computer upload and
e-manifest to LODIS
interface
3. Batch shipments to
DNA:SI Lab via FedEx
4. Accessioned into the
LIMS system upon
arrival at the lab

17. Laboratory  Laboratory processing of
Processes samples submitted
Specimens  Paper Specimen list and
Paper email notification of
Specimen HITS
List & Hits  Data sent to Agency
Reports Admin. and Officer in
the Field via Secure
Internet Site
Electronic
Web Portal Access  Web Portal Access
Interface

18. LODIS System Alert

19. < Sample collection system, training and set-up
< LODIS software customization and set-up
< Annual LODIS software license
< Secure 24/7 access to hosted agency DNA DATA repository
containing DNA profiles and HIT’s
< Auto Alerts
< Quick-Results for individual samples
< Specimen Reports that associate all evidence in each
investigation
< Instant Queries from Batch and Case submissions
< LODIS Administrator training, access, functions, custom reports

20.  2010 ASCLD/LAB accreditation for forensic DNA casework
 American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors / Laboratory Accreditation Board
 2008 Featured in Police Chief Magazine
 2008 “August Vollmer Award for Excellence in Forensic
Science by a Law Enforcement Agency” (LODIS) Awarded by
International Association of Chiefs of Police
 2008 “The IACP/ChoicePoint Award for Excellence in Criminal
Investigations” Runner-up Awarded by ChoicePoint and IACP
 2009 “Alliance for Innovation Award of Excellence” Awarded
by the Alliance for Innovation (Division of International
City/County Managers Association)