Evidence Impounds PT. 2

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According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department policy, how should evidence seals be placed on boxes with hand holes, after the holes have been covered by packing tape?

At an angle to the hand holes

On the lid of the box

Across the hand holes (correct)

Parallel to the hand holes

What is the recommended method of securing the lid to a box with clear packing tape?

Use evidence seals, not packing tape, to secure the lid

Overlap the length of the lid and bottom portion of the box with packing tape (correct)

End the tape flush with the bottom of each side of the box

Apply packing tape directly to the package

What should be done with empty compartments in bulk items?

Seal them with evidence seals

Leave them unsealed (correct)

Remove them from the item

Place a wire evidence tag through zipper pulls

What should not be done with metal cans used for impounding?

Use metal cans for any items that fit into envelopes, bags, or boxes Signup and view all the answers

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department policy and procedure, what should be done with excess marijuana exceeding 10 pounds and random samples for destruction?

It should be weighed and impounded in accordance with fresh vegetation impound procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with ECD components upon deployment, except in cases of accidental discharge without any injury or severe scenes requiring CSA presence?

They should be impounded. Signup and view all the answers

How should the probes of ECD components be handled in accordance with LVMPD 10.254, Occupational Exposure to Blood or Other Potentially Infectious Materials?

They should be handled carefully. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what information can be found in the logs of drone systems and their batteries?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should the impounder do with the storage media inside the drone or controller?

Leave it inside the drone or controller Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which items fall into the drug category for impounding purposes?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should the impounder do with drug paraphernalia?

Place it in a separate evidence package from drugs and other property Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bag should be used to impound guns?

Gun bags Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bag should be used to package fragile and heavy items?

Paper bags Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to impound multiple items together and secure items with parts that may easily separate?

Evidence boxes Signup and view all the answers

According to the LVMPD policy, how should hypodermic devices with evidentiary value be impounded?

Place them in a plastic biohazard tube or pill bottle and then in a paper bag Signup and view all the answers

According to the LVMPD policy, how should hypodermic devices with no evidentiary value be disposed of?

Place them in the sharps container Signup and view all the answers

According to the LVMPD policy, how should items with trace evidence or stained with biological materials be packaged?

In separate packages to prevent cross-contamination Signup and view all the answers

According to the LVMPD policy, how should cartridge cases and fired shot shells be impounded?

Impound them together in a separate package, as "evidence" Signup and view all the answers

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Policy and Procedure, what should be done with marijuana less than one ounce that is legal to possess?

Dispose of it in the area command or DSD amnesty drop box. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Policy and Procedure, what should be done with liquids in small quantities, including PCP?

Place them in a metal impound can and surround with absorbent material. Signup and view all the answers