70.1

Question 1

If outdoors or large interiors are involved, the scene should initially be identified as ____ the distance from the center of the scene to the ______ ____ piece of evidence.

Answer 1

Twice, farthest known (HPM 70.1 3-5/6)

Question 2

It is not necessary to retain field notes if all of the following conditions are met:

Answer 2

They are incorporated into a formal report.
The formal report accurately reflects the contents of the notes.
The prosecutor turns over a copy of the formal report to the defense counsel before trial. (HPM 70.1 3-7)

Question 3

Administrative evidence held in association with an administrative investigation shall be held for a minimum of _____ ______ before being eligible for purging.

Answer 3

5 years. HPM 70.1, (9-15)

Question 4

Evidence. _______________, __________, __________ _________, or other things presented to the senses that are offered to prove the existence or non-existence of a fact.

Answer 4

Testimony, Writings, Material Objects HPM 70.1 (6-4)

Question 5

Evidence is either ____________ or ________________.

Answer 5

Direct, Circumstantial HPM 70.1 (2-3)
Direct evidence is evidence that directly proves a fact, without the necessity of an inference.
Circumstantial evidence is evidence that, if found to be true, proves a fact from which an
inference of the existence of another fact may be drawn.

Question 6

A log (should/shall) be kept of all personnel who enter and leave the crime scene in major crime cases.

Answer 6

Shall (HPM 70.1 3-14)

Question 7

How many types of evidence searches are there?

Answer 7

FIVE
Strip search
Grid method
Zone method
Spiral method
Aerial method
HPM 70.1 (3-14)

Question 8

__________, _______ _______ _____should be used as often as possible to store evidence. They provide the best storage device for most evidence. __________ _______shall not be used for packaging of items which may contain biological materials, such as blood, semen, saliva, blood stains, fingerprint evidence, living plant material, or other moist items, as it can cause the specimens to retain moisture which promotes bacterial growth and sample deterioration.

Answer 8

Plastic, tamper-resistant bags, Plastic bags HPM 70.1 (4-5)

Question 9

Large quantities of controlled substance, in excess of ________ ______ in gross weight, or _____ _____ for growing or harvested cannabis, may be destroyed without a court order pursuant to Section 11479 of the Health and Safety Code so long as specific requirements are satisfied.

Answer 9

ten pounds HPM 70.1 4-7

Question 10

Employees shall place all evidence and property in the designated evidence/property temporary
storage lockers prior to the ____ __ ____ ____ ____.

Answer 10

End of their work shift HPM 70.1 (5-3/4)

Question 11

All packaged items shall have the following handwritten information on the package:

Answer 11

Evidence number, Initials, Badge number of booking officer, and booking date across the evidence tape seal being sure the information overlaps the evidence tape and the package.
HPM 70.1 (5-8)

Question 12

All packaged items shall use ______ evidence tape to cover the overlapping ends of the strapping
tape to create the evidentiary seal where the booking officer will write their initials, ID, and date across, with the exception of controlled substances and money, which require the ______ sensitive item serialized evidence tape strips.

Answer 12

Red, Blue HPM 70.1 (5-9)

Question 13

No package shall be opened in order to verify contents during any _______, __________, or
____________ ___________. If during an audit, inventory, or command inspection a package is
suspected of being tampered with, the Area commander _______ be notified immediately.

Answer 13

Audit, Inventory, or Command inspection, Shall HPM 70.1 (5-12)

Question 14

All controlled substances (except marijuana) and all unknown substances shall be _________ _______ and sealed using _____ _____ polyester bags. These bags provide a vapor barrier and are resistant to solvents and other volatile chemicals.

Answer 14

double bagged / heat seal HPM 70.1 5-18/19

Question 15

Drugs with a street value of $__________ or greater shall not be stored in temporary evidence locker (including pass-through cabinets). They shall be secured:

Answer 15

$10,000 / inside the evidence room immediately after packaging. HPM 70.1 5-24

Question 16

(1) Money shall be counted by ___________.
(2) ______ shall print their names, IDs, and sign the CHP36, on the Financial Tally Sheet in the provided boxes.
(3) Money in excess of $______, seized as evidence or for safe keeping, shall not be stored in an evidence locker/cabinet (including pass-through cabinets).

Answer 16

two employees regardless of the amount, one of whom should be a supervisor/Both/ $1,000 HPM 70.1 5-31
Such items shall be secured inside the evidence room, a secure safe, an allied agency evidence room, or a safety deposit box (cash only) at a financial institution.

Question 17

Except for ______________, alcoholic beverages should not be seized and retained.

Answer 17

felony cases where the item has evidentiary value, such as fingerprints or the contents are suspected of containing illegal substances like Rohypnol, or cases involving persons under 21 years of age HPM 70.1 5-14
(They should be photographed instead)

Question 18

Evidence/Property . All property ______ be entered into the _____ _____ _____.

Answer 18

Shall / Area Information System (AIS) HPM 70.1 6-3

Question 19

PURPOSE. The CHP 36 serves six purposes. It serves as:

Answer 19

Declaration.
Affidavit
Record
Receipt
Report
Notice

HPM 70.1 6-3/4

Question 20

When a firearm is taken into evidence, the CHP 36 shall include, at the minimum: the ________,
________, and _________ ___________ of the firearm.

Answer 20

Make, Model, and Serial Number HPM 70.1 (6-3)
Note: The back of the property receipt, “Release of Firearms” section, shall be filled out to inform the claimant where the firearm may be recovered, and any applicable time limit for recovery as required by PC Sections 18255 and 33800.
Exception: Required information is unavailable (e.g. obliterated serial number, make/model has been removed). Officer shall note the reason on the CHP 36.

Question 21

Found Property by Employees of Public Agencies. Department employees who find property
during the course of employment should/may/shall complete a CHP 36 as described above. Check the appropriate box for the estimated value of the property. In the remarks section, describe the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the property.

Answer 21

shall (HPM 70.1 6-11)
Civil Code Section 2080.3 prohibits a departmental employee from making a finder’s claim to such property, if the property was found in the course of employment.

Question 22

Found property valued at less then ______ must be held for at least 90 days unless the owner comes forth and claims the property.

Answer 22

$250 (HPM 70.1 6-15)

Question 23

All firearms and ____________, whether found, seized as evidence, or held for safekeeping, coming into the possession of the Department shall be entered into the AFS

Answer 23

conductive energy weapons HPM 70.1 8-20

Question 24

Evidence officers should purge evidence on a _____ basis.

Answer 24

Weekly HPM 70.1 9-7

Question 25

If the appropriate prosecutor declines to file a case with the associated evidence, the court officer shall alert the evidence officer within ______ ______ _____ of receiving such information. The evidence may be disposed of after receiving notification the case has been rejected and confirming with the investigating officer no further action will be taken on the case.

Answer 25

Two working days HPM 70.1 9-7

Question 26

Adjudicated Cases. Adjudicated case evidence must continue to be held until the period for appeals has expired as follows: (1) Felonies: __ days. (2) Misdemeanors: __ days. (3) Juvenile cases: __ days.

Answer 26

(1) Felonies: 90 days. (2) Misdemeanors: 60 days. (3) Juvenile cases: 90 days. HPM 70.1 9-7

Question 27

The property supervisor shall conduct ______ inspections of the property system following the procedures outlined in this chapter. Inventories shall be conducted _____ to ensure the integrity of the system and shall include all items which have been coded.

Answer 27

quarterly / annually HPM 70.1 12-4/12-7

Question 28

Key(s) used to access the property room shall be permanently marked with “Do Not Duplicate.” The number of key(s) to the property room shall be limited to _______________

Answer 28

the number of primary property officers assigned to the command plus the commander's emergency access key(s). HPM 70.1 12-10 Note: There shall be a maximum of TWO sets for the temporary storage lockers and/or other storage units. One set shall be assigned to the primary property officer and shall be kept in the property room. The second set (spare keys), along with the commander's property room access key, shall be placed in an envelope and stored in a secure location for use in an emergency.

Question 29

An officer(should/shall) accompany the evidence tow operator to the storage facility to ensure the continuity of evidence

Answer 29

SHALL HPM 70.1 14-4

Question 30

An MVARS DVD _____ be pre-flighted the day of the officer’s shift and prior to placing it in an MVARS. At a minimum, the ____, _____, patrol vehicle number (P/V #), and _________________________ shall be completed.

Answer 30

shall, date, shift, officer identification number (ID) (HPM 70.1, 15-5)

Question 31

MVARS DVDs shall be retained for a minimum of _________. Certain recorded incidents, such as a significant event, may require longer retention.

Answer 31

one year / HPM 70.1 15-10