Crime Scene Biohazard Cleanup

Crimes in the United States can be chilling and in certain instances turn deadly for victims. The ironic part is that most crimes, even severe ones start out with a stupid idea and a dumb criminal who never intended for the crime to become violent.

Bio Clean Services receives frequent calls to clean up and remediate biohazard crime scenes. Some violent, and others drug related or just destructive. No matter the case our company offers crime and trauma scene clean up services. We are experienced at blood and biohazard clean up and removal. We are perform disinfecting and debris removal from crime scenes that are left with huge messes. With a steady increase in gun related violent crimes, it’s important to know what to do in the event that you experience a crime requiring biohazard clean up.

Bio Clean Services works with police and local authorities to ensure the property owners safety and restoration is done according to state and federal regulations.  We have 7 day per week -  24 hour emergency dispatch to service our four state coverage area. If you or someone you know are responsible for cleaning a crime scene, we suggest that you always hire a professional company who is trained to clean these scenes.  There are several elements of crime scenes that may contain contaminants that are harmful to you and without proper precaution you are placing yourself and others at risk.

If you are not familiar with regulations and permits pertaining to these types of cleanup jobs, you may find yourself facing stiff penalties for not following proper protocol.  Certain insurance policies pay for professional clean up of these scenes and there are other organizations who may be able to assist if you are the victim of a crime. Bio Clean Services is familiar with these processes and can assist you with the documentation required to file a claim or in reaching out to organizations who may be able to assist you.

Contact our office for more information on how our services can help you when being faced with this type of dilemma.

At least 10 people died in a shooting early Thursday, including the gunman.

These are headlines that seem to be increasing every year in the United States.  Gun crimes and other senseless acts of violence have become an almost daily part of mainstream news in America. It’s something that we don’t think about until it happens to our families or our communities.

Bio Clean Services has been providing blood, biohazard and crime scene cleanup services for decades. During our time in business, we’ve remediated hundreds of crime scenes involving gun violence and helped family members and friends of the victims through some of the most difficult times in their lives.

Helping victims of crime and tragedy deal with the aftermath takes special skills and training. We maintain all of the specialized equipment and experience necessary to perform biohazard cleanup and restoration.  When victims family members or property owners are left with the responsibility of cleaning up these crime and trauma scenes, Bio Clean Services is there to help.

Our company is licensed, experienced and endorsed by Police Departments everywhere.  Being a Certified Biohazard Cleanup Specialist requires the commitment to follow strict protocols on both local and Federal levels. Ordinary, untrained persons should never attempt to clean up a biohazard scene. The rule is simple, if you do not have the specific training to handle biohazards then don’t attempt cleanup.

Biohazards are in many forms, most unaware to the average person. These scenes may possibly contain contaminants not visible to the human eye, or be in different forms that you will not know about therefore only trust a licensed company to perform the cleanup or you may find yourself liable, especially in the event that another person’s health is compromised as a result of your improper cleanup.

If you find yourself being faced with this type of situation, please contact us immediately for assistance. We are available 24/7 for emergency dispatch to help you in your time of crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime Scene Cleanup

Crime is something that the American population has become desensitized to because of the increased activity and coverage of the media and popular television shows like CSI. Rarely does anyone think about what happens after professionals investigating a crime scene are gone. Bio Clean Services performs crime scene cleanup and other services involving the cleanup of blood and biohazard materials. Often times when the general public sees our trucks or our staff in uniforms, they ask similar questions about what we do. Here are a few of the questions most frequently asked:

Why is it necessary to hire a Crime Scene Cleanup Company?

Every crime scene requiring cleanup has some physical risk potentials. Most commonly, the emotional turmoil experiences when a friend or relative attempts to cleanup a violent crime scene is what we see. In almost every crime scene we clean, there is the presence of blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious or harmful materials. These elements should never be cleaned by an untrained professional. If improper cleanup is performed, the crime scene may visibly appear safe but the harmful risks to those in contact with the scene can remain for months.

Is it dangerous to clean a crime scene?

The answer to this is always “YES”. Every crime scene is different but rarely do the affected parties know the entire scenario of what happened when the crime was committed. Because hazardous or infectious elements can often be present and not seen by the human eye, every scene must be cleaned following a strict protocol to ensure that the scene is returned to a safe area free from any biohazard. Untrained individuals are not familiar with these protocols and may be putting themselves and others at risk.

Who is responsible for crime scene cleanup?

Typically the property owner bears the responsibility of having the scene cleaned and decontaminated. If the crime or traumatic event occurs at a business, it may be the responsibility of the owner of the company and/or the property owner. There are several other questions that we are asked on a regular basis but the one constant reminder that we always tell anyone inquiring about what we do is “Never attempt to clean a crime scene yourself”. Hiring a certified biohazard cleanup company like Bio Clean Services will ensure that your property is decontaminated and cleaned properly. Anyone who performs improper cleanup can be liable in the event that anyone who comes in contact with a biohazard scene becomes affected.

Criminal sentenced to 39 months in prison on gun charge

www.cleveland.com

A man referred to in a news release as "one of Akron's most dangerous individuals" by Police Chief James Nice was sentenced Wednesday to 39 months in federal prison.

Joe Fletcher III, 27, was indicted on state charges in February 2014 with having a weapon while under disability and menacing.

Then, at Nice's request, U.S. Attorney Steven Dettelbach's office took over the case and a federal grand jury issued an indictment accusing Fletcher of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Fletcher, who has previous felony convictions for cocaine trafficking, weapons possession and tampering with evidence, pleaded guilty in November. U.S. District Judge Christopher Boyko in Cleveland handed down the sentence.

Nice also says in the news release that "our city is safer today because of this federal conviction."

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Bio Clean Services provides crime and biohazard cleaning in Cleveland, OH and surrounding cities. 

These types of articles are seen every day in our local news. So much so that most readers have become desensitized to these crimes. Most people do not realize there are dangers associated with crime scene cleanup. Many of these scenes contain potentially harmful pathogens found in blood and other types of bodily fluids that may be left at a crime scene.

If an area were contaminated with biohazard pathogens, investigators or emergency medical personnel can potentially spread these pathogens to other areas by walking in blood, leaving behind medical waste while transporting victims for medical attention.

If you are associated with a crime involving blood or other types of crime biohazards in Cleveland, only hire a professional biohazard cleanup company like Bio Clean Services to do the job. Our trained, professional staff is certified in the cleanup and disposal of biohazard materials and we practice only safe cleanup practices to ensure your property is safe and free from all harmful biohazards.  When you experience a crime call us immediately to protect yourself and others.