Ch 4 Flashcards
(48 cards)
The preservation of evidence is the primary concern of the ____
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Investigator
When should a crime scene be photographed?
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prior to collecting the evidence
Name 5 methods of evidence documentation.
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- sketch
- describe in notes and report
- videotape the scene
- photograph each piece of evidence before it is touched
- crime scene markers before and after photos.
how should evidence be obtained when collected.
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In the same packaging and condition as found
How should drugs be weighed?
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In original packaging then packaged in departmentally approved manner.
Where are evidence bags, container and jars obtained from ?
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Supply Services Unit
Plastic bags should be the primary evidence bag. When shall a plastic NOT be used? (4)
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- Blood stains
- fingerprint evidence
- living plant material
- moist items
-should not be used when an agreement has been made with crime lab or DA’s office
Packaging of small particles of evidence that may be easily lost, place such items in a folded paper bindle to prevent loss of material, and secure with a paper
clip before placing in the container. Do not use ____ or _____ to seal the paper bindle.
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Tape or staples
Staples should never be used
What do you do when the integrity of an evidence bag has been compromised.
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place the evidence and all the parts of the old bag in a new evidence bad, seal and label the new bag.
The evidence officer has ____ __ _____ prior to accepting custody of any evidence that is improperly packaged.
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“Right of Refusal”
Large quantities of controlled substance may be destroyed without a court order pursuant to H&S 11479. What quantifies “Large quantities?”
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in excess of 10 pounds
Clandestine labs shall be treated as ___ ___ ___ ___
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Hazardous chemical spill incident
A clandestine lab should be handed over to an allied agency. If CHP handles, who cleans up haz mat?
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licensed hazardous waste disposal contractor.
If preserving computer evidence, how should you turn off computer?
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If it is a Windows OS then unplug from back of computer and note time from home screen. If not sure what OS then contact ENTAC.
If a laptop then disconnect battery
When packaging computers as evidence, what kind of packing should be used?
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Non static containers (paper bags, cardboard boxes)
Where should the computer packaged for evidence not be stored next to?
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Next to PV radio system
How should large items be labeled for evidence?
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with plastic departmental evidence tags
What shall the investigator include on a plastic evidence tag?
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Employee’s initials, Evidence #, Suspect name and date.
Who is responsible for restoring all serial numbers from weapons?
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Academy Weapons Staff
Where can you mark on evidence such as clothing, furs and stereos?
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on labels, id tags, or id plates that are firmly attached.
Pursuant to section 33800 PC, when the dept takes custody of a firearm, who shall be issued a receipt?
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the person who possess the firearm
When issuing a receipt for a firearm to the possessor what is required to included?
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make and model
serial number or other identifiers or markings
where the firearm can be recovered
time limit for recovery
the date after which the owner/possessor may recover firearm
What is the main goal of packaging evidence?
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to maintain the evidentiary value and protect employees from potential injuries
Evidence/property shall be entered and received into the AIS within ___ BUSINESS days of seizure
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