Ariz. Admin. Code § R13-15-104 - Operator Certification
A. In
order to be certified as a Rapid DNA Operator to operate a Rapid DNA instrument
as part of a law enforcement program, an employee of a law enforcement agency
shall successfully complete training that meets the following criteria:
1. A training program approved by the
Director.
2. The training program
shall include at a minimum the following:
a.
Information on basic biology, specifically including what DNA is and its
purpose,
b. Information on basic
DNA analysis,
c. Identification of
appropriate sample types for analysis on Rapid DNA instrumentation,
d. Proper collection and preservation of
samples for analysis on Rapid DNA instrumentation,
e. Information on clean techniques to process
samples and minimize contamination,
f. Information on DNA databases,
g. Evaluation and interpretation of DNA
results,
h. Basic knowledge of the
operation of a Rapid DNA instrument,
i. Information on court testimony regarding
Rapid DNA analysis,
j. Taking a
sample from collection to identification of an investigative lead using the
Rapid DNA instrument and where applicable any associated database,
k. A written examination covering the
objectives in subsections (a) through (i); and
l. A practical examination to demonstrate
competence in subsection (j).
3. Certification as a Rapid DNA Operator is
contingent upon successful completion of the approved training program as
measured by the written and practical examinations associated with the program.
The written examination shall be passed with a minimum score of 90% and the
prospective operator shall demonstrate the ability to successfully operate the
Rapid DNA instrument in a practical-use test.
4. Maintaining certification as a Rapid DNA
Operator is contingent on completing one of the following on an annual basis:
a. Submission to the Department of evidence
of successful operation of the Rapid DNA instrument during the annual period;
or
b. Submission to the Department
of evidence of successful completion of a proficiency test that demonstrated
operation of the instrument and receiving the expected result as shown by the
test record completed by the operator on the Rapid DNA instrument during the
annual period.
B. The Department may suspend or revoke the
certification of a Rapid DNA Operator for any of the following reasons:
1. Any falsified test results or false
statements to the Department, other law enforcement agency or criminal justice
entity.
2. Failure of an operator
to maintain quality control over sample preparation, reagents, or
instrumentation during analysis of samples.
3. Failure of the operator to provide
evidence of successful operation of the instrument on an annual basis pursuant
to subsection (A)(4).
4. Failure to
operate the Rapid DNA instrument according to approved procedures or
methods.
5. Undertaking actions
that compromise the integrity of the results or of the Rapid DNA testing
program.
C. The
provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10 are applicable to denials,
revocations, suspensions and administrative appeals.
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