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1
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Responsibility of OC exhibits

A

Maintaining the physical security and continuity of all exhibits

2
Q

What to establish in relation to an exhibit

A

Evidential value

investigative opportunities presented

further enquiries

3
Q

Forensic strategy meetings

A

Are held to determine which exhibit or other forensic examinations are required and the priority of those examinations

4
Q

Topics covered during a forensic strategy meeting

A

What examinations could be conducted

the priority of each examination

a plan for any work to be completed

an agreed reconstruction of the events relevant to the crime

whether any further work is needed to assist a reconstruction

5
Q

Exhibits for trial

A

OC exhibits is responsible for arranging transportation of exhibits to and from court security at the venue and their production as directed by the prosecutor

6
Q

Following a forensic strategy meeting

A

OC exhibits must record on the exhibits register all decisions about the types of examinations to be conducted and the priority allocated

7
Q

Understanding of cross contamination

A

Trace evidence is readily transferred from one item to another. However if transferred via a third party this represents cross-contamination.

Movement of exhibits from must be recorded throughout the investigation.

8
Q

Exhibit number Ranges

A
10000 = admin 
15000 = victim 
20000 = Witness 
25000 = area canvas
30000 = scenes 
70000 = Suspects
9
Q

Scene exhibits schedule should record

A

Exhibit number

detailed description

operation name

Scene location

name of finder

date and time seized

where exhibit was found

signatures

10
Q

Before taking charge of exhibits ensure the person who seized it has

A

Correctly preserved the exhibit

labelled it with an exhibit number

recorded it in the exhibit schedule

labelled packaged and sealed

assigned a unique exhibit number