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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?

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?

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?

Fluids that can harbor bloodborne pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferable course of action when a crime scene can be secured and not disturbed?

Locking it up or gaining the cooperation of the victim Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with evidence collected from crime scenes?

Entered into the Property Receipt/Voucher and stored in the Property and Evidence Room before end of duty Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to take photographs at a crime scene for official investigative purposes?

Only duly authorized police personnel Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with evidence if there is a time factor involved in processing?

Locked in an evidence cabinet in the Crime Lab or secure area until processing can occur Signup and view all the answers

What document outlines the methods and procedures for evidence submission?

Evidence Submission Manual prepared by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Signup and view all the answers

What should be completed whenever an item of evidence is taken into custody?

A Department property receipt/voucher Signup and view all the answers

What should act as an evidence sheet, tag, and information form attached to the original case file?

Property Receipt/Voucher Signup and view all the answers

What must be marked with date, initials, and I.D. number of the technician or investigator?

Evidence tape used for sealing containers Signup and view all the answers

What serves three purposes as an evidence sheet, tag, and information form attached to the original case file?

Property Receipt/Voucher Signup and view all the answers

Who will be held responsible for the evidence based on the chain of custody?

The last name on the property receipt on the Chain of Custody line Signup and view all the answers

What should accompany the evidence with a section titled Chain of Custody?

A Department property receipt Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if it is not possible for a technician to initial evidentiary items without damaging them?

The sealed package that holds the evidence must be marked appropriately Signup and view all the answers

Who is ultimately responsible for all crime scenes and ensuring appropriate investigation is performed?

Field Services Division (FSD) Supervisors Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Latent Fingerprint Technician?

Latent prints evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What must the responding officer do until the CST arrives at a serious crime scene?

Secure and protect the crime scene from unauthorized intrusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the availability of crime scene personnel according to the document?

Available 24/7 via an on-call system Signup and view all the answers

Who will be used as designated crime scene person if the CSTs are not available?

An officer assigned by the road supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a daily responsibility of the Crime Lab Supervisor?

Equipment maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisors do in cases where a crime scene cannot be processed?

Explain in the Incident Report why it was not processed Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsibility of the CST/Photographer?

Digital imaging management Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for requesting laboratory examinations?

The lead investigator Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if narcotics need to be tested before charges are filed?

The case officer will forward the case and defendant information to the City Attorney’s Office. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the crime scene technician regarding the vehicle?

To keep sufficient equipment and supplies for latent fingerprint recovery in the vehicle Signup and view all the answers

Who will be responsible for delivering the evidence to the PBSO laboratory before the trial date?

The evidence custodian Signup and view all the answers

When is it the policy of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office laboratory to test narcotic drugs?

When a trial subpoena is received for the evidence Signup and view all the answers

Who can authorize the use of the van by any member of the Department?

The CSU supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is required when a crime scene investigation was not performed when required?

Forward a copy of the report to the district commander Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for assuring that physical evidence is taken to the laboratory for examination?

The evidence custodian Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if multiple calls for service are received?

Establish a list and respond in priority order Signup and view all the answers

Who operates specifically designated vehicles fully equipped with all equipment and supplies necessary for processing crime scenes?

The CSU supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who will be responsible for storing evidence in the Property and Evidence Room until receiving a written request from a sergeant or above?

The evidence custodian Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the crime scene technician regarding the vehicle?

To ensure the vehicle is stocked with necessary supplies and equipment for sketching the crime scene Signup and view all the answers

What training must all police recruits receive during their probationary period?

In-house orientation and 40 hours of familiarization training in crime scene processing Signup and view all the answers

What items are included in the supplies and equipment for collecting and preserving physical evidence at the scene?

Blood collection kit, evidence tape, sterile water, and tweezers Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the crime lab supervisor?

To inspect CSTs' vehicles monthly Signup and view all the answers

What topics will investigative personnel receive refresher training on?

Physical evidence examination and collection procedures Signup and view all the answers

What specialized training do Crime Scene Technicians receive?

Preparation of crime scene sketches and recovery of foot impressions Signup and view all the answers

What courses must CSTs complete within two years of their assignment?

40-hour crime scene procedure course, 40-hour basic fingerprint identification course, 40-hour photography course Signup and view all the answers

What are some sources that may be used for refresher in-service training for personnel assigned to the Crime Scene Unit?

Institute of Police Technology & Management, Broward Community College Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the equipment for collecting and preserving physical evidence at the scene?

Vacuum with filters, casting material, phenolphthalein test kit Signup and view all the answers

What will all police recruits receive during their probationary period?

Physical evidence examination; potentialities and limitations Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the supplies and equipment for sketching the crime scene?

D. Digital camera kit, including camera, filters, lenses Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a crime scene technician?

Processing and analyzing physical evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a forfeiture compound?

To securely store vehicles seized and awaiting forfeiture proceedings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary storage area for items of evidence and other property impounded by employees?

Property Room Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific duty of a latent fingerprint technician?

Latent print evaluations Signup and view all the answers

What are the general duties and responsibilities of a CST?

Detecting, collecting, protecting, preserving evidence from crime scenes Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a photographer in the Department?

Takes photographs at the crime scene Signup and view all the answers

What does a CST do at a major crime scene where ISB personnel are involved?

Seals the crime scene when necessary Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the crime lab supervisor?

Supervision of all unit operations and functions within the Crime Lab Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What does 'Chain of Custody' refer to?

What is included in the definition of bio-hazardous waste?

What is the responsibility of department personnel responding to the scene of a crime?

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 should be done with evidence collected from crime scenes?

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 document outlines the methods and procedures for evidence submission?

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 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?

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 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?

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 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?

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 is a responsibility of the CST/Photographer?

Who is responsible for requesting laboratory examinations?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

What is the responsibility of the crime scene technician regarding the vehicle?

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 is the responsibility of the crime lab supervisor?

What topics will investigative personnel receive refresher training on?

What specialized training do Crime Scene Technicians receive?

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 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 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 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 specific duty of a latent fingerprint technician?

What are the general duties and responsibilities of a CST?

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 is the primary responsibility of the crime lab supervisor?

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