Please note:
DCJS began distributing a revised NYS Convicted Offender DNA Databank Specimen Collection Kit in February 2022. Orders for the revised kit are now being fulfilled on a rolling basis. Please refer to the 2022 DNA Kit Update Notice, which was distributed in early January 2022.
Training materials to assist with transition to the new DNA Databank Specimen Collection Kit can be found below.
The training video and printable materials are designed for any law enforcement professional responsible for collecting Convicted Offender DNA samples. While the collection process is simple, specific steps need to be taken to ensure the integrity of the sample and that proper documentation accompanies the sample upon submission.
The training video and printable materials include information about, recent updates made to the NYS Convicted Offender DNA Databank Specimen Collection Kit, proper collection procedures, DNA eligibility & refusals, and placing kit orders.
Please contact the Office of Forensic Services at forensics@dcjs.ny.gov or 518-457-1901 if you have any questions regarding the Convicted Offender DNA Collection Training video or printable materials, you or your agency would like DNA Collection Training in-person or via WebEx, or you are in need of technical assistance on proper DNA collection technique.