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05/17/2016Request Database User Manual
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05/02/2016Biology Crime Laboratory SOP
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01/01/20153130 Prep*Full DNA Workbook Excel document with imbedded macros formula is available upon request from the CMPD lab **Effective Date is an estimation**
01/01/20153130 Setup Worksheet*Full DNA Workbook Excel document with imbedded macros formula is available upon request from the CMPD lab **Effective Date is an estimation**
01/01/20157500 Trio Setup*Full DNA Workbook Excel document with imbedded macros formula is available upon request from the CMPD lab **Effective Date is an estimation**
01/01/2015Amplification Setup*Full DNA Workbook Excel document with imbedded macros formula is available upon request from the CMPD lab **Effective Date is an estimation**
01/01/2015Injection List Worksheet*Full DNA Workbook Excel document with imbedded macros formula is available upon request from the CMPD lab **Effective Date is an estimation**
01/01/2015PLIMS Import*Full DNA Workbook Excel document with imbedded macros formula is available upon request from the CMPD lab **Effective Date is an estimation**
01/01/20157500 Trio Results Worksheet*Full DNA Workbook Excel document with imbedded macros formula is available upon request from the CMPD lab **Effective Date is an estimation**
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10/13/2015Technical Review Comments Worksheet
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10/22/2014Sexual Assault Kit Worksheet #3
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10/22/2014Sexual Assault Kit Worksheet #2
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10/22/2014Sexual Assault Kit Worksheet #1
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03/21/2016Outsourcing Review Checklist
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02/24/2016Microcon Worksheet
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10/22/2014Laboratory Information Worksheet
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10/22/2014DNA Case Review Checklist
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04/17/2014DNA Proficiency Review Checklist
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02/27/2014CODIS Pre-Approval Form
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05/02/2016CODIS Entry Worksheet
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10/22/2014CODIS DNA Offender Match
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03/05/2012CODIS DNA Response Casework Match
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03/05/2012CODIS DNA Casework Match
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03/05/2012CODIS Conviction Match Documentation
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02/29/2016Body Fluid Identification Worksheet
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05/01/2014BFI Case Review Checklist
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04/04/2014Temperature Verification of Test Thermometers
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10/30/2015Temperature Monitoring Worksheet
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04/04/2014TE-4 Buffer
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06/22/2015Qiagility Performance Check
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06/22/2015Qiagility Maintenance
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06/22/2015Qiagility Cleaning Worksheet
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04/04/2014Qiagen Digest Buffer
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04/04/2014Proteinase K
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04/04/2014Picroindigocarmine Strain (PICS)
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04/04/2014PHT (KM)
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06/22/2015Maxwell Performance Check
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04/04/2014Luminol
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04/04/2014Leucomalachite Green (LMG)
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04/04/2014Kernechtrot Strain (NFR)
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04/04/2014IQ Digest Buffer
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04/04/2014Decontamination Monitoring Worksheet
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06/22/2015COQC8 Quantifiler Trio
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06/22/2015COQC8 Presumptive Reagants
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06/22/2015COQC8 Post Amp
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06/22/2015COQC8 Phadebas
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06/22/2015COQC8 Identifiler Kit
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06/22/2015COQC8 ABACard Hematrace
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06/22/2015COQC8 Extraction Kits Reagants
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06/22/2015COQC8 ABACard P30
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06/22/2015Automate Performance Check
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06/22/2015Automate Monthly Worksheet
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06/22/2015Automate Quarterly Worksheet
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04/04/2014Acid Phosphatase Reagant
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04/04/20149700 Verification Worksheet
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01/27/20157500 Performance Check
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04/04/20147500 Monthly Verification
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04/04/20143130 Spectral
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04/04/20143130 Performance Check
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04/04/20143130 Quarterly Data Back-Up
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04/04/201420% Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS)
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04/04/20145 N NaOH
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04/04/20145 M NaCl
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01/12/20141M Dithiothreitol (DTT)
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04/04/20140.5 M NaOH
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05/02/2016Quality Assurance Manual

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01/02/2015Weekly/Monthly Checklist
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04/07/2014Single Item Controlled Substances Worksheet
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01/04/2016POU Sheet
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10/01/2014POU Sheet
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06/04/2012Marquis Reagent Log
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09/08/2014Lab Solution Form
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06/08/2012Individual Drug Standard Log
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04/17/2014General WorksheetChemistry Section General Worksheet
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03/04/2013GCMS Maintenance Log
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07/20/2011Gas Cylinder and Pressure Log
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04/23/2014Fire Debris WorksheetIgnitable Liquids/Fire Debris Worksheet
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01/06/2015Authentication and Usage FormDrug Standards- Authentication and Usage Form
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09/20/2011Temperature Log Sheet
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05/15/2015Crime Lab BAC Control Chart Form: .10
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05/15/2015Crime Lab BAC Control Chart Form: .08
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09/23/2015CMPD Headspace Volatiles Loadlist
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01/30/2012General Balance Log
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01/06/2015Fire Debris Analysis Training Guidelines
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03/03/2012Blood Alcohol Analysis Training Program Intro
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06/04/2012Training Manual: Section IVDrug Analyst Training Manual, Section IV: Controlled Substances and Pills
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06/04/2012Training Manual: Section IIIDrug Analyst Training Manual, Section III: Legal Aspects
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01/06/2015Training Checklist Drug Analyst Training Checklist
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06/04/2012Training Manual Section I Drug Analyst Training Manual Section I: Introduction
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06/04/2012Training Manual: Section V Drug Analyst Training Manual, Section V: Documentation
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01/06/2015Training Manual Table of Contents Drug Analyst Training Manual Table of Contents
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06/04/2012Training Manual IntroductionChemistry Section Training Manual Introduction
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03/30/2012Blood Alcohol Analysis Manual: Stage 5Stage 5: Final Qualification
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03/30/2012Blood Alcohol Analysis Manual: Stage 4 Stage 4: Report Writing
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03/30/2012Blood Alcohol Analysis Manual: Stage 3Stage 3: Laboratory Analysis of Ethyl Alcohol
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01/06/2015Blood Alcohol Analysis Manual: Stage 2Stage 2: Gas Chromatography FID and Headspace Sampling
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01/06/2015Blood Alcohol Analysis Manual: Stage 1 Stage 1: Evidence Handling and Documentation
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01/06/2015Blood Alcohol Analysis Checklist
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06/04/2012Official Abbreviations
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10/01/2014PLIMS User Manual for BAC
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10/01/2014Controlled Substances & Fire Debris PLIMS User Manual
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05/02/2016Quality Assurance Manual

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03/31/2000Toolmark Analysis
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03/31/2000Test Firing Firearms
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01/30/2004Shoe Print & Tire Track Analysis
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03/20/2008Serial Number Restoration
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01/30/2004Report Preparation
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01/30/2004Gunpowder, Primer Residue & Shot Pattern Analysis
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03/31/2000Signing Property Sheets
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04/12/2006Processing Requests for Evidence Analysis Forms
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01/30/2004Physical Fit Analysis
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03/31/2000Magnesium Smoking
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03/31/2000Logging and Storing Evidence
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01/30/2004Firearm Evidence Analysis
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04/12/2006Evidence Received, Logged and Stored
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03/31/2000Cartridge Case Comparisons
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03/13/2000Bullet Comparisons
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01/01/2004ANALYSIS OVERVIEW
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06/17/2011Toolmark Examination Protocol
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06/17/2011Footwear & Tire Tread Impression Examination Protocol
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04/04/2014Copy of procedure has been removed. Attorneys can email sarah.r.olson@nccourts.org for a copy.
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04/04/2014Residues & Range Determination Protocol
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08/16/2011FIREARM AND TOOLMARK IDENTIFICATION SECTION
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12/18/2014Firearms Identification Protocol
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06/03/2014Evidence Handling / Case Process Protocol
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12/25/2013APPENDIX D – INSTRUMENTS USED IN ANALYSIS
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12/11/2013Appendix C – Measurement Uncertainty
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12/26/2013APPENDIX B – STANDARDS & CONTROLS
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09/08/2011APPENDIX A - REPORTS
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06/17/2011ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE FIREARMS SECTION
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04/25/2014Bullet Worksheet
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04/25/2014Cartridge and Shell Worksheet
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06/17/2011Firearms Section Case File Cover Sheet
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12/05/2011Crime Lab Communication Log
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04/25/2014Firearm Long Worksheet
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09/03/2015Firearm Short Worksheet
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06/17/2011Firearms Reference Collection Release Form
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04/25/2014Firearms Section General Worksheet
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06/17/2011IBIS Data Entry Log – Bullet
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06/17/2011Monthly IBIS Calibration Log
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06/17/2011IBIS Data Entry Log – Cartridge Case
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06/17/2011IBIS Data Backup Log
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06/17/2011IBIS Trouble Log
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06/17/2011Range and Residues Examination Worksheet
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04/25/2014Serial Number Restoration Worksheet
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04/25/2014Shoe Print Worksheet
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04/25/2014Shoe Worksheet
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04/25/2014Tire Examination Worksheet
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04/25/2014Toolmark Exam Worksheet
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04/25/2014Tool Exam Worksheet
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06/17/2011Trace Evidence Log
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04/25/2014Firearm Unloading Worksheet
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01/01/2005T-shirt Front BMP
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01/01/2005T-shirt Back BMP
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01/01/2005Sweatshirt Front BMP
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01/01/2005Sweatshirt Back BMP
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01/01/2005Sport Coat Front BMP
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01/01/2005Sport Coat Back BMP
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01/01/2005Sleeveless Shirt Front BMP
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01/01/2005Sleeveless Shirt Back BMP
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01/01/2005Pants Front BMP
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01/01/2005Pants Back BMP
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01/01/2005Dress Shirt Front BMP
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01/01/2005Dress Shirt Back BMP
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01/01/2005Car Top BMP
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01/01/2005Car Right BMP
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01/01/2005Car Left BMP
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01/01/2005Car Front BMP
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01/01/2005Car Back BMP
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01/01/2005Briefs Front BMP
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01/01/2005Briefs Back BMP
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01/01/2005Boxers Rear BMP
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01/01/2005Boxers Front BMP
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06/17/2011TRIGGER PULL WEIGHTS CHECK TABLE PDF
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06/17/2011TRIGGER PULL WEIGHTS CHECK TABLE
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Trigger Pull Test Weights PDF
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Trigger Pull Test Weights
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Summit Calipers #FA-2
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Steel Rule For Firearm Measuring Device
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Starrett Micrometer #ST0813073
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Starrett Micrometer #98080513
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Starrett Micrometer #3195337
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Starrett Micrometer #1216622
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Starrett Elec. Calipers #04177900
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Sears Calipers #FA-1
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Nikon Stereoscope #1049275
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Nikon Stereoscope #313772
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Nikon Stereoscope #244853
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Leica Stereoscope #10446345
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Leica Microscope #308594
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Leica Microscope #273915
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Leica Microscope #000239002JX0001
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Leica Comparison Microscope #344-8
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Denver Inst. Balance #B047137 PDF
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Denver Inst. Balance #B047137
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Denver Inst. Balance #B047125 PDF
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Denver Inst. Balance #B047125
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Denver Inst. Balance #A42093034 PDF
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Denver Inst. Balance #A42093034
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Denver Inst. Balance #23051088 PDF
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Denver Inst. Balance #23051088
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Chatillon Trigger Pull Tester PDF
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - Chatillon Trigger Pull Tester
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05/13/2011Calibration Log - Ceramic Gage Blocks PDF
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05/13/2011Calibration Log - Ceramic Gage Blocks
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - 36 Inch Steel Rule PDF
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06/17/2011Calibration Log - 36 Inch Steel Rule
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Solution G PDF
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Solution G
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Solution E PDF
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Solution E
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Solution C PDF
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Solution C
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Solution B PDF
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Solution B
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Sodium Rhodizonate Reagent PDF
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Sodium Rhodizonate Reagent
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Nitrite Test Paper or Swabs PDF
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Nitrite Test Paper or Swabs
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Modified Greiss Reagent PDF
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Modified Greiss Reagent
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Heyn’s Reagent PDF
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Heyn’s Reagent
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Buffer Solution PDF
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Buffer Solution
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Basic Blank Form PDF
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - Basic Blank Form
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - 25% Nitric Acid
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - 25% Nitric Acid
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - 15% Acetic Acid PDF
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - 15% Acetic Acid
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - 5% HCI Solution PDF
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06/17/2011REAGENT LOG - 5% HCI Solution
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01/01/2010IBIS Products Administration Guide
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01/01/2011IBIS Matchpoint+ User GuideVersion 2.3
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01/01/2011IBIS Matchpoint+ Training Guide 2.3Version 2.3
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01/01/2012IBIS Matchpoint+ Release NotesVersion 2.3
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01/01/2011IBIS BRASSTRAX-3D Training Guide 2.3Version 2.3
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01/01/1995Footwear and Tire Track Training Guide
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03/01/2001Firearm Safety Checking Written Test 2 PDFDate is estimate as no publication date was provided.
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03/01/2001Firearm Safety Checking Written Test PDFDate is estimate as no publication date was provided.
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03/01/2001Firearm Safety Checking Written Test 2Date is estimate as no publication date was provided.
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03/01/2001Firearm Safety Checking Written TestDate is estimate as no publication date was provided.
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03/01/2001AFTETrainingQAManualDate is an estimate as no publication date was provided.
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01/11/2006AFTE Training Manual Assignments & Practical Exercises
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03/03/2001AFTE TOOLMARK TRAINING MANUAL
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03/14/2001AFTE ADMINISTRATIVE TRAINING GUIDE
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06/02/2016Training Protocol for Safety Checking Firearms
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05/15/2013IBIS Technician Training Manual
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06/01/2012Fracture Match -Physical Fit Training Guide
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05/02/2016Quality Assurance Manual

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04/24/2015Users Guide
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04/24/2015System Administrator Guide
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Emergency Numbers
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06/01/2016Revision History
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07/12/2011Appendices*Appendices forms can be located under the "Forms" section of "Lab-Wide Procedures"
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07/12/2011Respiratory Protection Program
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06/01/2016General Safety Practices
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07/12/2011Biohazardous Material Handling Practice
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07/12/2011Chemical Hygiene Plan
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07/12/2011Authority and Accountability
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07/12/2011Foreword
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07/12/2011Table of Contents
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07/12/2011Cover Sheet
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11/12/2014Witness Evaluation Form
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11/15/2011Visitor Sign-In Log
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08/31/2015Training Action Report Form
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08/31/2015Request For Key Card Access
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08/31/2015Request For Access to Computer Systems
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08/31/2015Report / Case Notes Release Form
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08/31/2015QAC Meeting Notes
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08/31/2015Proficiency Test Review Form
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08/31/2015Meeting Sign-In Sheet
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File Checkout Form
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07/18/2011Evidence Analysis Request Form
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04/22/2013Corrective / Preventative Action Report
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12/05/2011Communication Log
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10/15/2015Annual Verification Log
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11/15/2011Sharps Injury Log Form
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11/15/2011Safety Shower Inspection Form
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11/15/2011Eyewash Station Checklist
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11/15/2011Qualitative Fit Test Procedures
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11/15/2011Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire
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Laboratory Division Floor Plan
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11/15/2011General Bureau Inspection Form
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11/15/2011Biology Section Inspection Form
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11/15/2011Firearms and Tool Marks Form
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11/15/2011Latent Print Inspection Form
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11/15/2011Chemistry Section Inspection Form
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05/02/2016Quality Assurance Manual
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05/23/2016Quality Assurance Manual

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06/01/2015Forensic Imaging
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04/07/2015AFIS
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07/01/2016Latent Print Standards
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04/07/2015Processing Techniques
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04/07/2015Processing Guidelines
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07/01/2016Case Files and Records
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04/14/2016Evidence
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05/02/2016Training to Competency
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04/07/2015Introduction to Latent Fingerprints
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04/07/2015Preface
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07/01/2016Table of Contents
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07/01/2016Table of Contents
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09/01/2011Scale Calibration Log
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07/18/2011Monthly AFIS Entry Form
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08/31/2011Mixed Reagents Log
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07/18/2011Evidence Processing Log
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10/27/2014Equipment Maintenance Log
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07/18/2011Case Contact Record Form
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07/18/2011AFIS Calibration Check Log
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Outside Agency Data
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Outside Agency Data
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05/02/2016Quality Assurance Manual
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05/23/2016Quality Assurance Manual

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03/22/2012VI. Examination Equipment
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06/01/2011V. Examination Note Forms
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03/22/2012IV. Equipment Maintenance and Verification
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04/06/2014III. Administrative Functions
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11/29/2012II. Opinion Terminology
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11/29/2012I. Minimum Standards and Controls
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06/02/2011Paper
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03/22/2012Inks
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06/01/2012Counterfeit Documents
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03/22/2012Recovering Indented Writing
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03/22/2012Altered and Obliterated Documents
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06/01/2012Photocopiers and Other Machine Systems
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06/02/2011Typewriters and Machine Impressions
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06/02/2011Handwriting and Hand Printing
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06/01/2011Abbreviations in Questioned Documents
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06/01/2011Forward
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06/01/2011Table of Contents
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SOP Cover Sheet
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11/12/2013Training Checklist
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11/12/2013Training Manual
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05/02/2016Quality Assurance Manual
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05/23/2016Quality Assurance Manual