ASTM E3272-21 PDF Download

The ASTM E3272-21 standard provides guidance for the proper collection, packaging, and preservation of soils in criminal forensic investigations. The standard emphasizes good practices in handling soil evidence and is intended for use by crime scene professionals and forensic scientists involved in collecting and preserving soil evidence for criminal investigations.

The standard acknowledges that some of the information provided is demonstrated in a companion video, which serves as a complementary resource to the guide. Additionally, it emphasizes that individual agencies can use this guide to develop their own specific procedures for the collection of soils in forensic applications.

It is important to note that this standard focuses specifically on the collection and preservation of soil and geological evidence for criminal investigations and does not cover sampling for environmental geology. It is not intended to replace the knowledge, skills, or abilities acquired through education, training, and experience but should be used in conjunction with professional judgment by individuals with discipline-specific knowledge in the field.