Results Driven
Why M-Vac

Results Driven

The M-Vac is more than a tool to solve a few high profile cold cases.  It is a system to be used in current casework and at the crime scene, but how can you know it works?  The behavior of these independent agencies tells the story and defines the value much better than we can.  The following is unfolding in a region less than 50 miles long.  This network of agencies and investigators know each other and share experiences.  Here is what is happening.

-M-Vacs in South Florida

  • 2014 - A single lab purchased an M-Vac system.
  • 2015 - Three police agencies purchased systems; one has an internal DNA lab.
  • 2016 - Two new agencies purchased systems.  In addition, another agency who had owned a system for a year purchased a second system.
  • 2017 - A system was purchased by yet another agency.
  • 2018 - Two additional agencies purchased systems.
  • 2019 - A system was purchased by another agency.
  • 2020 - Two additional systems were purchased.
  • 2024 -Agencies have continued to purchase systems so that there are currently 15 in the area.

Why are they continuing to buy systems?  They are solving cases with them.  They are working cold cases, current cases and taking it into the crime scene.  They have watched each other and shared experiences.  Their actions have been results driven.  For the nationwide community of professionals that work in the forensic field, there isn't a better testimony than results over time and this pattern of growth is not unique to this region.

The key to having success with the M-Vac is owning the equipment, acquiring & building the expertise, and putting it to work.

References are available upon request.