Appointment

Question 1

Who should be appointed as OC Exhibits?

Answer 1

A qualified detective experienced in mass exhibit handling, forensic principles, methods of exhibit recovery, procedures for packaging and security of evidence, managing contamination and cross contamination issues, use of standardised documentation as per SCT

Question 2

What is the purpose and responsibility of the OC exhibits?

Answer 2

To establish and maintain exhibit management systems, maintaining the physical security and continuity of all exhibits.
The duties end with an accurately recorded exhibit package and availability of exhibits for court

Question 3

What other tasks might the OC exhibits carryout in small investigations?

Answer 3

The OC exhibits might also conduct an appreciation and facilitate a thorough interrogation of every exhibit to establish the:

• evidential value of each exhibit,
• Investigative opportunities presented by each
• further inquiries that are needed.