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​​SAMS-Track is a web application that tracks sexual assault kits as they move through the criminal justice system. Law enforcement officials, medical professionals, forensic lab scientists, and criminal prosecutors throughout the state use this program to record the movements of sexual assault kits as they process them.

The SAMS team of the Portland Police Bureau developed SAMS-Track to fulfill the requirements of Senate Bill 1571 and House Bill 4049, which were passed in 2016 and 2018 by the State of Oregon. These bills require officials to record the status of sexual assault kits from collection to disposal and every point in between. With the help of SAMS-Track, the Oregon State Police can accomplish this goal

If you are medical staff or law enforcement, and you need access to the software to enter a kit into SAMS Track, please send an email to SAMSTrack@osp.oregon.gov.

To track your kit, Click Here

Guides for Lab Techs, LEO and Medical Professionals:
SAMS Track - Lab Tech Guide​
SAMS Track - LEO Guide
SAMS Track - Medical Professional Guide

​WARNING: Handling suspected drugs is extremely hazardous, especially with the prevalence of fentanyl and fentanyl derivatives. Please remember to always protect yourself by wearing nitrile gloves, manipulating the material as little as possible, packaging the material in an additional plastic bag, and washing your hands with soap and water afterward. It is also best practice to wear a mask when handling suspected drugs, especially powders. Additional safety information is available at the following links:

https://www.dea.gov/onepill

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/PREVENTIONWELLNESS/SUBSTANCEUSE/OPIOIDS/Pages/index.aspx

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/fentanyl/risk.html

​The Anonymous Analysis Program was established to assist parents/guardians who find suspected drugs in the possession of their minor children. Parents/guardians may submit suspected drugs by delivering the item(s) directly to their local OSP Forensic Lab or OSP Office. The item(s) will be tested for the presence of controlled substances and then destroyed. Testing is free and confidential, and the results will not be used for enforcement purposes. The findings will be reported verbally to the submitting OSP representative or directly to the parent/guardian who made the request. Learn more about the program and read the brochure  Here

​At our forensics labs, we are seeking dedicated individuals with a passion for using scientific methods to support investigations. Join our team and help apply cutting-edge techniques to solve complex cases and uncover critical evidence.

Our team of more than 150 employees includes Forensic Scientists, Laboratory Technicians, Managers, and Administrative/Support staff. If you want to help fulfill our purpose to serve the people of Oregon with the highest standards of science, ethics, and professionalism in recovering, preserving, and analyzing physical evidence, we may have the career opportunity for you.  

Our internship program seeks to provide currently enrolled college students pursuing a degree in a natural science the opportunity to work with a mentor in one of our five forensic laboratories on assigned research projects. We typically post the internship recruitment near the end of the calendar year, conduct interviews in May of the following year, and host interns over the summer months.  ​

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View job openings HERE.​

Resources for applicants:

https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/support.aspx​

https://www.oregon.gov/DCBS/jobs/Pages/application-process.aspx



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