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Bode Technology Part of GlobalOptions Group r do DNA Identification Services . From the nation's most respected resource for DNA identification products and services. Act with confidence. GrobriOorroro Group EFTA01088764 Quality. Innovation. Experience. At Bode, we earn your trust every day. Quality We continually evaluate our procedures to improve the accuracy and consistency of results. • Bode employs nearly MO highly trained, dedicated scientists and technicians who have the knowledge and expertise necessary to deliver reliable results to our customers. • Bode is committed to generating scientifically accurate results by striving to exceed the Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories and Convicted Offender DNA Testing Laboratories issued by the FBI Director. • Bode's DNA analysts utilize advanced software and laboratory robotics to ensure the highest quality testing results, minimizing the potential for human error. • Bode Technology Group is one of a select group of laboratories worldwide with ASCLD/LAB accreditation. We have also been granted ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation by the International Division of Forensic Quality Services, Inc., and ore an approved forensic identity laboratory of the New York State Department of Health. Innovation We advance the cause of justice through the development and use of technologically advanced products and services. • Bode developed mini-STR's to analyze DNA samples from the World Trade Center, as well as our proprietary and highly sensitive Y-Marker Screening System for sexual assault cases. • Bode hos developed robust molecular methods for DNA analysis of botanical forensic evidence and touch evidence, including processed fingerprints. • Bode's patented Buccal DNA and Crime Scene Collectors provide a simple, highly effective method of collecting samples for DNA analysis. Experience We offer more than 100 years of collective management experience in forensics. • Bode's expertise in obtaining DNA profiles from bones and other compromised samples has been demonstrated by our success rotes with samples obtained from the World Trade Center and other mass disasters. • Bode hos analyzed more than 35,000 sexual assault, homicide, and burglary forensic cases utilizing STR analysis, Mitochondrial DNA analysis, Y.STR analysis, and forensic biology screening. • Bode has analyzed nearly 1,000,000 convicted offender samples helping to eliminate testing backlogs in 15 U.S. states and federal agencies. EFTA01088765 DNA Identification Services Pre-screening Services Offering both DNA and serological screening methods Our unique Y-Marker Screening System con be used to identify mole component DNA in o mixed forensic or environmentally challenged sample prior to STR analysis. This Y-morker system is more sensitive than conventional STR systems, ensuring that low levels of mole component DNA are identified. Bode uses o wide range of serological tests to detect the presence of blood, semen, and saliva. Once potential body fluid stains have been isolated by alternate light source or visual examination, presumptive tests ore used to screen the stained areas. These tests include the Phenolphthalein test for blood, Acid Phosphotase test for semen and Phodebos' test for saliva. The ABAcard" HemoTrace' test is utilized to confirm the presence of the hemoglobin found in human blood, while the Serotec . PSA Semiquant- test confirms the presence of prostate-specific antigen (PSA or p30), o morker for semen. In addition, we ore able to recover hair and determine the suitability for nuclear DNA testing. Bode analysts are trained to perform microscopic examinations for the presence of spermatozoa. Forensic Casework Analyzing forensic samples for over a decade Our high-throughpur, customized forensic casework services include providing DNA analysis of cases that contain reference and evidence samples from a variety of sources, such as blood, semen, saliva, bone, hair, fingerprints, and other touch evidence. We typically analyze large volumes of evidence and reference samples from sexual assault cases, burglaries, or homicides. Many projects involve samples from unsolved, backlogged cases with on unknown suspect. Analysis includes screening; profile development utilizing either Applied Biosystems' or Hitachi platforms for STR, Y-STR, mini-STR and mitochondriol DNA sequence analysis: statistical analysis; and a written report. STR analysis includes the development of the 13 core CODIS loci and Amelogenin using AmpFISTR- Profiler Plus' ID KR Amplification Kit and AmpFtSTR - COfiler• KR Amplification Kit. The AmpHSTR - Identifiler' KR Amplification Kit, PowerPlex' 16, and PowerPlex' 16 BIO systems are also available, providing additional markers and even greater discrimination potential. Mitochondria) DNA-Sequencing is typically applied to more challenging biological samples where STR analysis hos foiled to provide results. These samples con include old bones and teeth, and hairs without roots. EFTA01088766 Mass Disaster and Humanitarian Services Leader in humanitarian DNA identification Using newly developed DNA extraction and typing techniques, Bode hos taken o lead role in the forensic identification process in incidents resulting in moss fatalities. Bode's forensic DNA experts hove assisted in identifying victims from the tsunami in Thailand, Hurricane Kotrino in the U.S., the war in Bosnia, commercial aircraft disasters, the remains of American soldiers dating back to the Vietnam War, and the September II, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center During this process, Bode has provided important information to investigators and medical examination teams, while helping bring closure to the families impacted by these tragic events. DNA Databanking One of the leading contributors of CODIS profiles DNA databases provide low enforcement agencies with o valuable tool in solving criminal cases and identifying potential suspects. Bode has provided nearly 1,000,000 DNA profiles which hove generated more than 2,000 cold hits in the CODIS database. Analysis is offered using Applied Biosystems platforms, and a profile is developed at the 13 core CODIS loci utilizing AmpUSTR' Identifiler' PCR Amplification Kit, AmpFfSTR Profiler Plus' ID KR Amplification Kit and AmpFESTR' COfiler' KR Amplification Kit. Bode Technology's internally-developed software, BodeChecksr", is designed to work with FSS-i3' Expert System software and data from GenotyperTm and GeneMapper'm ID software to analyze DNA samples. Bode uses the BodeChecks system os on additional quality control step in the analysis of databanking samples. EFTA01088767  Support Services Expert Witness Testim ony Providing testimony in the U.S. and around the wo rld Bode hos provided expert witn ess testimony and other valu level, as well as in military case able litigation support in more s. Bode scientists ore recogniz than 750 cases at the federal, 100 years of collective man ed experts in their fields, poss state, and locol agement experience in forensic essing advanced degrees and testimony ore clearly understood s. Our teams work closely with more than by courts and juries. clients to ensure that the DNA results and our Research & Developm ent A proven performance rec ord of government Res earch and Development Bode consistently develops contracts new techniques of DNA analysis botany, and forensic microbi for a variety of forensic evidenc ology We hove a strong record e relating to human identificatio improvement to improve quality, of success in forensic research n, forensic advance technology, increase , product development, and Trade Center victim identification thro ugh put and maintain reliability Our proc ess proj experiences with the World sample handling and interpretatio ect and analyses of DNA Irorn fingerprints hove provided n guidelines required with sam vs a wealth of experience in mod ples containing trace amounts ified We have performed rese of DNA. arch relating to the extraction and wide variety of environmen analysis of DNA frorn bacteria tal substrates, including a vari samples and plant samples asso Additionally. we hove evaluated ety of soil types, environmental ciated with o and developed methods to amp water samples, dust samples, and chemical decontaminants. and lify bacterial DNA from surfaces textile samples. developed molecular methods after they have been exposed to identify plant materials from to Bode facilities and personnel hav trac e evidence and particulate materia e the appropriate clearances to ls. perform government classified rese arch. EFTA01088768 Technical Services Using our experience to answer your technical questions Bode's proven expertise in human identification using DNA enobles us to provide answers and solutions to your technical problems. Our staff is experienced at developing solutions for demanding situations, such as processing 1,000 bones per week for the World Trade Center disaster. An extensive in-house team of scientists provides a readily available resource for innovative answers to novel questions in all aspects of the forensics field. Client Services Providing customized support for simplified outsourcing Bode is dedicated to supporting clients throughout the outsourcing process — from initial case submission, to ongoing status updates, to final report delivery and court testimony The variety of work performed in our laboratories gives us the flexibility to meet specific customer needs. Our Client Services team takes time to understand customer requirements and toilers our processes and reports to satisfy those requirements. Well-defined points of contact enable our clients to gain immediate access to case information or the status of o project. Data Services Offering flexibility in providing or communicating data Bode can provide data and reports in o variety of ways to satisfy the unique requirements of each customer. Data con be delivered both in hordcopy and electronic form. Electronic transfer methods include, but ore not limited to, CD-ROM. secure upload to a customer web site, email, and file transfer protocol. Other secure transfer mechanisms can also be arranged. EFTA01088769