What is physical evidence?
defined as any item that may link a person, place or thing to another person, place or thing
Evidence is anything that pertains to the case including: (4)
- Items used in the crime
- Items that belong to the suspect
- Items that have been altered
- Items that are not always readily visible in a crime scene (fingerprints, DNA, etc.)
All items of evidence will be handled properly, including (3):
- Appropriate PPE (double gloves)
- Will be collected and placed in an appropriate bag/box
- Label the bag with the event number
Always separate evidence based on ____
location and compatibility
True or false:
Must separate packages for items of evidence that are not compatible. (Suspect vs victim)
True
True or false:
Ammo cannot be packaged with cart. cases.
Separate ammo used and not used
True
Packaging materials include: (12)
- brown bags
- boxes
- Paint cans
- Manila envelopes
- sharps tube
- vials
- wire tags
-packaging tape - red evidence seals
- stapler
- evidence stickers
- heat seal plastic
What package will the evidence be placed in?
An inner package
What will be on an inner package? (4)
- name and p#
- event #
- Date
- item #
True or false:
Multiple inner packages can go in a singular outer package
True
True or false:
The inner package does not need a red evidence seal, but it does need to be secured. (Stapled, clasp secured)
True
What goes on an evidence impound label? (7)
- Date of possession (date arrived)
- Event #
- Initial/ p# and sign label
- Charge (spell out 400 code)
- Address location
- Item # and description
- Package #
Place your initials/P# so that it overlaps____
both the seal and evidence bag
Sealing the brown bags includes:
- bag folded over itself at least once and stapled.
-Place continuous strip of evidence seal across edge with P# and initials and date
Sealing the envelopes includes:
-Secure flap with metal clasp.
-Seal flap over edges.
-Place initials and P# and date
Sealing wire tags(4):
-Used for bulk items too big to package.
-Attach wire to non removable part of item.
-Secure the wire ends to the back of the tag with a seal
-Place initials and P# and date overlapping seal and tag
Sealing metal cans (3):
- Tightly secure lid
- Initial and date both pieces of tape
- Broken glass, arson, montov cocktails
Issued department boxes (3):
- Tape box using clear packaging tape with red seals
- Initial and P# and date
- Helmets and rocks
Place red evidence seal at each end where the flaps intersect and also across the center seam over (big boxes):
handles
Packaging firearms (2):
- No evidence seals on magazine
- Small white paper tags (inner package)
Properly seal a fire arm by placing a zip tie through
the mag well and ejection well
True or false:
Ammo from mag and ammo in chamber can be packaged together.
False
True or false:
Write the N for narcotics, Ammo, and Do Not Deposit in red
True
True or false:
Put a sticker for Bio hazard and Warning on each side of the outer package
True
