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What does 'Chain of Custody' refer to?
What does 'Chain of Custody' refer to?
- The procedure for obtaining results of evidence processing
- The process of preserving evidence at a crime scene
- The continued link established when moving evidence from one place to another (correct)
- The link between different criminal cases
What is included in the definition of bio-hazardous waste?
What is included in the definition of bio-hazardous waste?
- Non-liquid human tissue and body parts
- Used disposable sharps
- Human blood products
- All of the above (correct)
What is the responsibility of department personnel responding to the scene of a crime?
What is the responsibility of department personnel responding to the scene of a crime?
- Documenting the scene of a crime
- Protection, preservation, collection, documentation, and submission of evidence (correct)
- Obtaining the results of evidence processing
- Submitting evidence for processing
What are body fluids defined as in the directive?
What are body fluids defined as in the directive?
What is the preferable course of action when a crime scene can be secured and not disturbed?
What is the preferable course of action when a crime scene can be secured and not disturbed?
What should be done with evidence collected from crime scenes?
What should be done with evidence collected from crime scenes?
Who is authorized to take photographs at a crime scene for official investigative purposes?
Who is authorized to take photographs at a crime scene for official investigative purposes?
What should be done with evidence if there is a time factor involved in processing?
What should be done with evidence if there is a time factor involved in processing?
What document outlines the methods and procedures for evidence submission?
What document outlines the methods and procedures for evidence submission?
What should be completed whenever an item of evidence is taken into custody?
What should be completed whenever an item of evidence is taken into custody?
What should act as an evidence sheet, tag, and information form attached to the original case file?
What should act as an evidence sheet, tag, and information form attached to the original case file?
What must be marked with date, initials, and I.D. number of the technician or investigator?
What must be marked with date, initials, and I.D. number of the technician or investigator?
What serves three purposes as an evidence sheet, tag, and information form attached to the original case file?
What serves three purposes as an evidence sheet, tag, and information form attached to the original case file?
Who will be held responsible for the evidence based on the chain of custody?
Who will be held responsible for the evidence based on the chain of custody?
What should accompany the evidence with a section titled Chain of Custody?
What should accompany the evidence with a section titled Chain of Custody?
What should be done if it is not possible for a technician to initial evidentiary items without damaging them?
What should be done if it is not possible for a technician to initial evidentiary items without damaging them?
Who is ultimately responsible for all crime scenes and ensuring appropriate investigation is performed?
Who is ultimately responsible for all crime scenes and ensuring appropriate investigation is performed?
What is the responsibility of the Latent Fingerprint Technician?
What is the responsibility of the Latent Fingerprint Technician?
What must the responding officer do until the CST arrives at a serious crime scene?
What must the responding officer do until the CST arrives at a serious crime scene?
What is the availability of crime scene personnel according to the document?
What is the availability of crime scene personnel according to the document?
Who will be used as designated crime scene person if the CSTs are not available?
Who will be used as designated crime scene person if the CSTs are not available?
What is NOT a daily responsibility of the Crime Lab Supervisor?
What is NOT a daily responsibility of the Crime Lab Supervisor?
What should supervisors do in cases where a crime scene cannot be processed?
What should supervisors do in cases where a crime scene cannot be processed?
What is a responsibility of the CST/Photographer?
What is a responsibility of the CST/Photographer?
Who is responsible for requesting laboratory examinations?
Who is responsible for requesting laboratory examinations?
What should be done if narcotics need to be tested before charges are filed?
What should be done if narcotics need to be tested before charges are filed?
What is the responsibility of the crime scene technician regarding the vehicle?
What is the responsibility of the crime scene technician regarding the vehicle?
Who will be responsible for delivering the evidence to the PBSO laboratory before the trial date?
Who will be responsible for delivering the evidence to the PBSO laboratory before the trial date?
When is it the policy of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office laboratory to test narcotic drugs?
When is it the policy of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office laboratory to test narcotic drugs?
Who can authorize the use of the van by any member of the Department?
Who can authorize the use of the van by any member of the Department?
What is required when a crime scene investigation was not performed when required?
What is required when a crime scene investigation was not performed when required?
Who is responsible for assuring that physical evidence is taken to the laboratory for examination?
Who is responsible for assuring that physical evidence is taken to the laboratory for examination?
What should be done if multiple calls for service are received?
What should be done if multiple calls for service are received?
Who operates specifically designated vehicles fully equipped with all equipment and supplies necessary for processing crime scenes?
Who operates specifically designated vehicles fully equipped with all equipment and supplies necessary for processing crime scenes?
Who will be responsible for storing evidence in the Property and Evidence Room until receiving a written request from a sergeant or above?
Who will be responsible for storing evidence in the Property and Evidence Room until receiving a written request from a sergeant or above?
What is the responsibility of the crime scene technician regarding the vehicle?
What is the responsibility of the crime scene technician regarding the vehicle?
What training must all police recruits receive during their probationary period?
What training must all police recruits receive during their probationary period?
What items are included in the supplies and equipment for collecting and preserving physical evidence at the scene?
What items are included in the supplies and equipment for collecting and preserving physical evidence at the scene?
What is the responsibility of the crime lab supervisor?
What is the responsibility of the crime lab supervisor?
What topics will investigative personnel receive refresher training on?
What topics will investigative personnel receive refresher training on?
What specialized training do Crime Scene Technicians receive?
What specialized training do Crime Scene Technicians receive?
What courses must CSTs complete within two years of their assignment?
What courses must CSTs complete within two years of their assignment?
What are some sources that may be used for refresher in-service training for personnel assigned to the Crime Scene Unit?
What are some sources that may be used for refresher in-service training for personnel assigned to the Crime Scene Unit?
What is included in the equipment for collecting and preserving physical evidence at the scene?
What is included in the equipment for collecting and preserving physical evidence at the scene?
What will all police recruits receive during their probationary period?
What will all police recruits receive during their probationary period?
What is included in the supplies and equipment for sketching the crime scene?
What is included in the supplies and equipment for sketching the crime scene?
What is the primary function of a crime scene technician?
What is the primary function of a crime scene technician?
What is the main purpose of a forfeiture compound?
What is the main purpose of a forfeiture compound?
What is the primary storage area for items of evidence and other property impounded by employees?
What is the primary storage area for items of evidence and other property impounded by employees?
What is the specific duty of a latent fingerprint technician?
What is the specific duty of a latent fingerprint technician?
What are the general duties and responsibilities of a CST?
What are the general duties and responsibilities of a CST?
What is the responsibility of a photographer in the Department?
What is the responsibility of a photographer in the Department?
What does a CST do at a major crime scene where ISB personnel are involved?
What does a CST do at a major crime scene where ISB personnel are involved?
What is the primary responsibility of the crime lab supervisor?
What is the primary responsibility of the crime lab supervisor?
