NLVPD Procedure CH 9

Question 1

What is the primary responsibility of officers when handling evidence or property?

Answer 1

To care for, control, and correctly process all evidence or property

Question 2

Which of the following is considered non-evidentiary property discovered by a finder?

Answer 2

Found property

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence that must be carefully handled and processed?

Answer 3

Expired food

Question 4

In evidence collection, what should be done first when arriving at a crime scene?

Answer 4

Take photographs

Question 5

How should narcotics suspected to be fentanyl be handled?

Answer 5

With extreme care, double bagged, and labeled as ‘suspected fentanyl’

Question 6

When firearms evidence is collected, which of the following must always be done before it is packaged?

Answer 6

The weapon must be unloaded and rendered safe

Question 7

What should officers do when collecting bloodstained fabric items as evidence?

Answer 7

Package the items loosely and separately in paper bags

Question 8

If blood is drawn for evidence, which of the following must always be done?

Answer 8

The chain of custody must be signed and documented

Question 9

In the case of a sexual assault, what is required if the victim wishes to remain anonymous?

Answer 9

A ‘Jane Doe’ kit is taken and retained by the medical center

Question 10

What must be done with Buccal swabs obtained during the booking process?

Answer 10

They must be packaged in an evidence envelope

Question 11

How should explosives or flammable materials be handled by officers?

Answer 11

The officer should call the Fire Department and turn the materials over to them

Question 12

What must be done when conducting a Presumptive Field Test on controlled substances?

Answer 12

The test must be done under conditions free from adverse weather or safety issues

Question 13

When collecting a sexual assault kit, what is the officer’s responsibility?

Answer 13

Only complete a property page if they physically have the kit

Question 14

What must be done after the Presumptive Field Test confirms the presence of a controlled substance?

Answer 14

The certified examining officer signs the chain of custody and prepares the substance for booking

Question 15

Supervisory Responsibilities: Day shift sergeants will be responsible for an adequate supply of test kits and accessories, such as disposable _______ gloves.

Answer 15

latex

Question 16

Supervisory Responsibilities: If, at the conclusion of the test, the certified examiner believes no controlled substance is indicated, the immediate supervisor will make the determination as to any further _______.

Answer 16

charges

Question 17

Testing Inaccuracy Procedure: If an officer makes a second error in the Presumptive Field Test, they will be relieved of their authority to conduct tests for a minimum of _______ year(s).

Answer 17

1

Question 18

Testing Inaccuracy Procedure: The conducting officer must attend a _______-hour refresher course after the first error in the testing procedure.

Answer 18

2

Question 19

Impression Marks: Photographs of impression marks should be taken _______ to the surface of the impression.

Answer 19

at a 90-degree angle

Question 20

Evidence Collection: When impounding items containing personal identifiers, officers must ensure that all identifying information is recorded on the _______ of the evidence package.

Answer 20

label

Question 21

Evidence and Property Booking: When booking controlled substances, officers must ensure that the _______ or gross weight is recorded.

Answer 21

quantity

Question 22

Evidence and Property Collection: Money being booked into the Evidence Vault may be categorized as Evidence (E), Safekeeping (X), Found (F), or _______ (I).

Answer 22

Impounded/Seized

Question 23

Evidence and Property Collection: When packaging narcotics, the _______ Test result form must be sealed and submitted inside of the evidence envelope.

Answer 23

Presumptive

Question 24

Evidence and Property Packaging: Certain types of property, such as firearms, jewelry, and money, should not be packaged together because they require _______ storage.

Answer 24

separate

Question 25

Evidence and Property Packaging: A _______ sticker should be affixed to the exterior of packaging containing a syringe.

Answer 25

Bio-hazard

Question 26

Evidence and Property Storage: Large items that cannot be secured with a chain should be placed in a secure Evidence Vault or _______ area.

Answer 26

holding

Question 27

Evidence Vault Procedure: The evidence custodian conducts an in-custody inspection of all items at approximately _______ hours Monday through Thursday.

Answer 27

0800

Question 28

Firearms Surrendered Under Court Order: When firearms are surrendered under a court order, the receiving officer will prepare a _______ Release form for Impound Property.

Answer 28

Property

Question 29

Evidence Vault Procedure: No property will be accepted by the Evidence Vault unless it has been _______ properly, sealed, and signed.

Answer 29

packaged

Question 30

When booking evidence or property that may be infectious, the officer must always follow ____________.

Answer 30

Universal Precautions

Question 31

Bloodborne or possibly infectious clothing, materials, or property can only be taken into the ____________ area of the Police Department.

Answer 31

Bloodborne Pathogens Room

Question 32

When arriving at the Bloodborne Pathogens Room, the officer must ____________ the appropriate evidence package/container.

Answer 32

Completely fill out

Question 33

Prior to entering the locker area of the Bloodborne Pathogens Room, the officer must wear ____________ as appropriate for the evidence being processed.

Answer 33

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Question 34

The officer should place the evidence in a locker and ____________ it using the supplied padlock.

Answer 34

Secure

Question 35

After processing evidence with dried substances, the officer should ____________ before removing the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Answer 35

Dispose of used PPE and biohazard bags

Question 36

When transporting wet/bloody evidence, officers must place the items in ____________ for transport.

Answer 36

Biohazard bag

Question 37

The officer must complete the Evidence Log, including their ____________ and the locker number used.

Answer 37

Name and serial number

Question 38

When taking evidence with dried substances into the Bloodborne Pathogens Room, it is important to ____________ the evidence in the appropriate container.

Answer 38

Place

Question 39

If the Evidence Vault is closed, the officer will deposit the evidence in ____________ for temporary booking.

Answer 39

The Evidence Lockers at SAC/NWAC

Question 40

Chain of custody ensures the ____________ of evidence by documenting everyone who has handled it.

Answer 40

Integrity

Question 41

The chain of custody includes the officers and others who have ____________ the evidence.

Answer 41

Handled

Question 42

When evidence is transferred, a record must be made, reflecting the ____________ and time of the transfer.

Answer 42

Place

Question 43

The number of individuals handling the evidence should be ____________ from the time it is found until it is presented in court.

Answer 43

Limited

Question 44

When evidence must leave the possession of the Evidence Vault, the person to whom it is given must have ____________ business handling it.

Answer 44

Legitimate

Question 45

The person receiving the evidence must sign the ____________ on the package to maintain the chain of custody.

Answer 45

Chain of custody

Question 46

If any evidence is removed from the vault for a reason other than court presentation, it will be documented on a ____________ form.

Answer 46

Fingerprint Comparison/Evidence Processing

Question 47

Evidence may be released for court with a ____________, and the Evidence Custodian will log the transfer into the computer.

Answer 47

Subpoena

Question 48

When officers receive evidence, they must immediately sign the ____________ on each package and the property computer record.

Answer 48

Chain of custody

Question 49

If evidence is returned from court, the officer will return it directly to the Evidence Vault personnel and it will be ____________.

Answer 49

Stored securely in an evidence locker

Question 50

Evidence cannot be disposed of without ____________ from the Evidence Custodian or other authorized personnel.

Answer 50

Permission

Question 51

Evidence for homicide cases is never ____________.

Answer 51

Cleared or destroyed

Question 52

When a case is closed, the investigation officer must enter a ____________ report stating why the case was closed.

Answer 52

Follow-up

Question 53

Only the ____________ is authorized to make the final determination on property dispositions.

Answer 53

Evidence Custodian

Question 54

Evidence must be returned to the Evidence Vault by the ____________ they were taken, unless other arrangements are made.

Answer 54

End of the day

Question 55

What is authorized to make the final determination on property dispositions?

Answer 55

Evidence Custodian ## Footnote This role is critical in managing the chain of custody and evidence handling.

Question 56

Evidence must be returned to the Evidence Vault by the ____________ they were taken.

Answer 56

End of the day

Question 57

Requests for narcotics analysis must be initiated by a ____________ or higher authority.

Answer 57

Detective

Question 58

Evidence for narcotics analysis is transported to the LVMPD Evidence Vault on the ____________ run by NLV Evidence Custodians.

Answer 58

Weekly

Question 59

The lab chemist performing the test will sign the ____________ to maintain the chain of custody.

Answer 59

Chain of custody form

Question 60

Blood Collection Kits for DUI testing are stored in the ____________ refrigerator at SAC or NWAC.

Answer 60

Secure

Question 61

Blood Collection Kits must be sealed with one piece of ____________ evidence tape.

Answer 61

Red

Question 62

For blood collection, a court order may be obtained if the sample is needed and ____________ by the individual.

Answer 62

Taken without consent

Question 63

To have a laboratory form accepted, the Toxicology Request Form must include the ____________.

Answer 63

Officer’s badge number

Question 64

The Chain of Possession Form must include the officer's ____________.

Answer 64

P#

Question 65

When submitting evidence for processing by the FBI or ATF, the Evidence Custodian must ____________ the evidence.

Answer 65

Package and ship

Question 66

The CSI Bureau will prepare and process requests for testing by the ____________.

Answer 66

Detective Bureau

Question 67

Evidence packages for testing by the FBI or ATF are sent by ____________ mail, return receipt requested.

Answer 67

First-class

Question 68

Testing for Gunshot Residue (GSR) is conducted by the ____________ Laboratory.

Answer 68

Bexar County

Question 69

Results of the GSR test will be mailed directly to the ____________.

Answer 69

Requesting individual

Question 70

After GSR testing, the evidence package is sent directly back to the ____________ where it is returned to storage.

Answer 70

Evidence Vault

Question 71

A completed Laboratory Request Form must be attached to the Blood Collection Kit with a ____________.

Answer 71

Rubber band

Question 72

The CSI Bureau will conduct fingerprint comparison requests only upon receipt of a completed ____________.

Answer 72

Fingerprint Comparison/Process Request Form

Question 73

The first two sections of the Fingerprint Comparison/Process Request Form must be completed by the ____________.

Answer 73

Requesting Officer

Question 74

Upon completion of the fingerprint comparison examination, the CSI will ____________.

Answer 74

Fill out the bottom section of the request form

Question 75

In urgent cases, the CSI will contact the requesting officer by ____________.

Answer 75

Phone

Question 76

The CSI will enter fingerprints into ____________ first before attempting to send them to the FBI.

Answer 76

ABIS (Automated Biometric Identification System)

Question 77

If CSI does not obtain a positive identity, they will ____________.

Answer 77

Fax the fingerprints to the FBI

Question 78

Once a name, date of birth, state ID#, or FBI# is determined, a query will be run through ____________ by CSI or Records.

Answer 78

JLINK

Question 79

For fingerprint comparison requests from patrol officers, the request form must be signed by the ____________.

Answer 79

Patrol Supervisor

Question 80

The patrol supervisor must include their ____________ on the Fingerprint Comparison/Process Request Form.

Answer 80

P#

Question 81

After CSI completes the fingerprint processing, the CSI will fill out the bottom portion of the request form with the ____________.

Answer 81

Date completed and CSI's P#

Question 82

If a CSI is unavailable to process a crime scene, the request for processing must be approved by the ____________.

Answer 82

Field Supervisor

Question 83

For minor crime scenes, an officer may collect evidence after ____________ the location and photographing the evidence.

Answer 83

Documenting

Question 84

If the crime scene cannot be secured until the arrival of a CSI, the field supervisor may assign an officer to ____________.

Answer 84

Stand by until a CSI is available

Question 85

Major crime scenes will not be processed without a process request form from the ____________.

Answer 85

Lead Detective

Question 86

When requesting processing from CSI Bureau personnel, one section of the request form must be completed: the ____________ section or the Photography section.

Answer 86

Process Request

Question 87

If outside agency processing is needed, such as for fiber comparisons or DNA testing, detectives will submit the appropriate ____________.

Answer 87

Laboratory Form

Question 88

If CSI is processing at the request of an outside agency, the completed form must be submitted to the ____________ for approval.

Answer 88

CSI Bureau Supervisor

Question 89

When releasing a vehicle or property or seizing property in the field, the reporting officer(s) are to use a ____________.

Answer 89

Vehicle or Property Field Release Form

Question 90

The Vehicle or Property Field Release Form should not be used to report ____________.

Answer 90

Stolen vehicles or property

Question 91

The form consists of two copies: the original or ____________ copy, which is routed to the Records Bureau.

Answer 91

White

Question 92

The second or ____________ copy of the form is given to the towing company agent or the owner or person in control of the seized property.

Answer 92

Yellow

Question 93

The bottom portion of the Vehicle or Property Field Release Form is used to write a short ____________ regarding the use of the form and/or describe the property seized.

Answer 93

Narrative

Question 94

The narrative on the form protects the officer completing it from ____________.

Answer 94

Liability

Question 95

When using the form to receipt for seized property, the officer will check the ____________ block at the top of the form.

Answer 95

'Other'

Question 96

After completing the form, the officer will write 'Receipt' in the ____________ corner.

Answer 96

Upper right

Question 97

The officer must leave the ____________ copy with the owner or person in control of the seized property.

Answer 97

Yellow

Question 98

If CSI is impounding a vehicle in the vehicle bay pending a search warrant, CSI will complete a ____________.

Answer 98

Vehicle page

Question 99

Once the vehicle has been processed by CSI, the vehicle page must be updated to indicate ____________.

Answer 99

Whether the hold is lifted and which tow yard has custody of the vehicle or if it has been released to the owner