Before crime scene cleanup teams are even allowed to begin their work, police investigation teams do a thorough investigation of the scene, bagging and tagging all evidence. Professional technicians make sure to preserve all evidence and any other relevant information while providing scene remediation services.
For example, after a successful convenience store robbery, the robber escaped to his vehicle and drove away as the injured clerk, losing blood, alerted the police. Emergency response teams arrived at the store in minutes and quickly ordered an ambulance to take the clerk for medical help. The store clerk who was injured was able give detailed descriptions to police detectives. Police were also able review surveillance videotape. biohazard cleanup
After a thorough examination of the crime scene by the CSI team, a professional clean up company, called in by the police, begin to clean the mess left by the robbery. As they were cleaning the area by the counter, one of the technicians noticed a small speck of blood that had been missed by the police as it was so small. The robber apparently had scratched his head on the counter’s metal appendage when he pulled the gun.
The discovery was made known to police detectives. Police were notified by one of the cleanup technicians who showed it to them. This company is familiar with identifying and working with police.
The blood was tested for DNA by the police and the samples were compared to those in the county jail. A previous defendant whose photograph matched the image in the convenient store’s video footage was identified. The courthouse located the address of the victim and arrested and convicted him.
Although this isn’t a common occurrence it is a requirement for trauma scene remediation work. Attention to detail is a primary qualification. Crime scene cleanup is not like janitorial service. Professional biohazard cleaner teams are tasked with eliminating potential hazards from blood and bodily fluids, wherever they happen to land. These cleanup teams must be thorough and attentive to all details. However, if it a source of great pride whenever something like this happens and the team is able to assist the police in their investigation.