Abstract: Crime investigation systems and methods including an investigation tool for receiving and storing DNA information, attaching related case information, disconnecting identification information, matching the information against stored information, and generating and communicating reports of match results, and an interface in communication with the crime investigation tool for entering the related case information, updating the information, and receiving the reports. The systems and methods further provide evidence chain of custody tracking and real time entry and updating from the field.

Abstract: Crime investigation systems and methods including an investigation tool for receiving and storing DNA information, attaching related case information, disconnecting identification information, matching the information against stored information, and generating and communicating reports of match results, and an interface in communication with the crime investigation tool for entering the related case information, updating the information, and receiving the reports. The systems and methods further provide evidence chain of custody tracking and real time entry and updating from the field.

Abstract: A storage display vessel for biological material, including a block of, for example, glass or plastic, having at least one transparent area, and a void defining a storage area in the transparent area of the block communicating with an outside surface of the block for receiving biological material therein for storage. A plug is provided, and is adapted for sealing the storage area and the biological material therein from communication with the outside surface of the block. At least one three-dimensional internal visual indicator is carried by the block indicating that the block contains a biological material.