Bode Technology Group & DNA Testing Services
Bode Technology's forensic casework, databanking and mass disaster teams continues to help law enforcement further the cause of justice by identifying thousands of criminals, while assisting in obtaining the freedom of those proven by DNA testing to be innocent. Bode has been a certified or accredited laboratory since 1997, first receiving certification from the NFSTC, and then accreditation by ASCLD/LAB in 2002, and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from FQS-I in 2006. We provide quality, high throughput DNA analysis of casework and convicted offender samples. Since 1998, Bode has delivered over 1 million convicted offender DNA profiles to 26 U.S. states and a number of federal agencies and has completed over 45,000 forensic cases.
Bode employs over 50 analysts, scientists, and technicians who develop and utilize state-of-the-art technology to achieve its mission of being the most trusted provider of forensic analysis in the world. We are currently processing cases using the following technologies: STR, Y-STR, miniSTR, mtDNA, and touch DNA analysis methods.
Full Range DNA Services
Bode Technology (Bode) and Integrated Forensic Laboratories (IFL) have teamed together to provide our customers with a full range of high quality forensic services to meet all of your forensic testing needs.
We are the nation's only private criminal forensic laboratories offering a full range of forensic disciplines.
Our goal is to be a trusted and respected resource in providing forensic services to law enforcement agencies, federal and state governments, crime laboratories and disaster management organizations around the world.
We are committed to making a positive contribution to society by using science responsibly and ethically to help create a safer and more secure world, and to advance the cause of justice through the use of technologically advanced products and services.
As fully functional, fully accredited criminal forensic laboratories, our staff understands the full range of testing needs and we strive to provide our clients high quality services that meet all of your forensic needs and provide results quickly and efficiently.
Forensic Biology
We offer several methods of screening samples for the presence of biological fluids such as blood, semen, or saliva. We will first assess all items by Alternate Light Source or visual examination in order to isolate potential body fluid stains. Our analysts are trained in the recovery of hair and determination of hair suitability for nuclear DNA testing.
Controlled Substances
We offer identification and quantification of suspected drug samples following the SWGDRUG guidelines.
Examples include:
- Marijuana
- Powder or crystal
- Analysis of tablets
- Visual identification of tablets
- Analysis of syringe contents
- Analysis of suspected steroid
Fingerprint Processing
We can process nearly any item for the presence of latent prints. We follow protocols developed by the FBI. If you are interested in possible DNA testing, we recommend having your samples processed for fingerprints first.
Examples of items processed include:
- Firearms
- Paper, Pens, pencils, office equipment
- Glasses, plates, silverware
- Tools
- Currency
- Adhesive Tape
Toxicology
The most common toxicology request we receive is for blood alcohol testing. Our services currently include the identification and quantification of blood alcohol levels.
Firearms/Toolmarks
Our experts are court-qualified, trained, and certified firearm examiners. We've worked thousands of criminal and civil cases. Our services include but are not limited to comparison and identification of firearms, bullets, cartridge cases, serial number restoration, toolmark comparisons, and distance determination.
Trace Analysis
We are one of the few private, accredited Trace Analysis/Arson testing laboratories in the country. We offer fire debris analysis and identification of ignitable liquids, for example diesel or gasoline, using ASTM standards.
Impression Evidence
Our services for impression evidence include the examination of footwear and tiretreads, visualization with an alternate light source, forensic microscopy and photo-documentation.
Digital Forensics
We specialize in focused, aggressive computer investigations working with traditional investigative resources such as surveillance, research, and interviews. Our forensic staff includes former law enforcement and attorneys experienced in conducting sensitive investigations for corporate and government entities, for example finding, retrieving, and analyzing “hidden” data stored on a computer, PDA, server, or system backup tape.
Evidence Collection Products
We offer evidence collection products and kits designed to simplify the collection, transportation, and storage of Forensic Evidence. Additional products include our buccal DNA collectors and evidence collection kits.
Accreditation
Bode's laboratory is one of the few private facilities worldwide to receive both ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from Forensic Quality Services Division and accreditation from the American Society of Crime Lab Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB). Bode also participates in the New York State Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program, and was determined by the NYS DOH to be an approved forensic identity laboratory.
IFL carries both ASCLD-LAB and Texas Department of Public Safety accreditations in Trace Analysis/Arson, Forensic Firearms & Toolmark Analysis, Serial Number Restoration, Impression Evidence, Serology/Biology, Latent Finger Print Processing, and Toxicology. IFL has been serving law enforcement with laboratory testing and crime scene assistance since 2006.
