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What is the responsibility of the EPU Custodian or assistant?
What is the responsibility of the EPU Custodian or assistant?
- Recording all evidence and property in a separate logbook.
- Disposing of evidence as soon as it is logged into the system.
- Maintaining the evidentiary value and integrity of all evidence in OPD custody. (correct)
- Delivering evidence to the Narcotics Unit for storage.
Which unit is responsible for storing property obtained through Asset Forfeiture?
Which unit is responsible for storing property obtained through Asset Forfeiture?
- Forensic Investigations Unit
- Evidence Management Unit
- Narcotics Unit (correct)
- EPU Custodian Unit
What is the main difference between Evidence and Found Property?
What is the main difference between Evidence and Found Property?
- Evidence establishes guilt or innocence, while Found Property has no evidentiary value. (correct)
- Evidence belongs to the OPD, while Found Property belongs to the owner.
- Evidence is stored indefinitely, while Found Property is disposed of immediately.
- Evidence is confidential, while Found Property is public information.
What system is used for logging evidence and property in the Omaha Police Department?
What system is used for logging evidence and property in the Omaha Police Department?
When should employees place property into the control of the Evidence and Property Unit?
When should employees place property into the control of the Evidence and Property Unit?
What happens to Found Property stored by OPD?
What happens to Found Property stored by OPD?
According to the policy, how long does the owner have to claim evidence or property before it can be sold at a public auction or disposed of by the OPD?
According to the policy, how long does the owner have to claim evidence or property before it can be sold at a public auction or disposed of by the OPD?
Which unit is responsible for determining which items will be scheduled for sale at a Police Auction?
Which unit is responsible for determining which items will be scheduled for sale at a Police Auction?
What is the maximum frequency at which the Vehicle Impound Unit can conduct Police Auctions?
What is the maximum frequency at which the Vehicle Impound Unit can conduct Police Auctions?
Where are the proceeds from the sale of property at Police Auctions deposited, unless otherwise provided by state or federal law?
Where are the proceeds from the sale of property at Police Auctions deposited, unless otherwise provided by state or federal law?
According to the policy, which type of property seized for asset forfeiture proceedings can be stored at the Narcotics Unit?
According to the policy, which type of property seized for asset forfeiture proceedings can be stored at the Narcotics Unit?
What report form should be completed if forfeiture procedures begin after a vehicle has already been impounded?
What report form should be completed if forfeiture procedures begin after a vehicle has already been impounded?
What is the purpose of the unannounced audits conducted by the Backgrounds/Inspections Unit?
What is the purpose of the unannounced audits conducted by the Backgrounds/Inspections Unit?
When is an audit of evidence and property required in relation to the EPU Custodian?
When is an audit of evidence and property required in relation to the EPU Custodian?
What must happen before the assumption of EPU accountability by a newly-appointed EPU Custodian?
What must happen before the assumption of EPU accountability by a newly-appointed EPU Custodian?
How long does the EPU Custodian have to make non-evidentiary property available for pickup before disposal?
How long does the EPU Custodian have to make non-evidentiary property available for pickup before disposal?
What is the process for disposing of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia?
What is the process for disposing of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia?
How should firearms and other metal weapons be destroyed?
How should firearms and other metal weapons be destroyed?
What happens if the owner has not claimed found non-evidentiary property after written notification?
What happens if the owner has not claimed found non-evidentiary property after written notification?
What should happen to property that remains unidentified after attempts to contact the owner?
What should happen to property that remains unidentified after attempts to contact the owner?
What is the timeframe for disposing of non-evidentiary property if no claim is made?
What is the timeframe for disposing of non-evidentiary property if no claim is made?
How are firearms and other metal weapons verified for destruction?
How are firearms and other metal weapons verified for destruction?
Who is responsible for all property in the custody of the OPD and ensuring the storage facilities are secured?
Who is responsible for all property in the custody of the OPD and ensuring the storage facilities are secured?
What items should be stored separately within an area that provides extra security?
What items should be stored separately within an area that provides extra security?
What should the SAFE system reflect regarding property held by the OPD?
What should the SAFE system reflect regarding property held by the OPD?
What is the purpose of the semi-annual inspection conducted by the EPU Commander?
What is the purpose of the semi-annual inspection conducted by the EPU Commander?
What should happen if the name and address of the owner of a found bike are known?
What should happen if the name and address of the owner of a found bike are known?
Who is responsible for releasing evidence when authorized?
Who is responsible for releasing evidence when authorized?
What must be done after all items on a property report or SAFE entry have been released or disposed of?
What must be done after all items on a property report or SAFE entry have been released or disposed of?
What is NOT part of the minimum information required to be in SAFE regarding property held by the OPD?
What is NOT part of the minimum information required to be in SAFE regarding property held by the OPD?
What action should EPU employees take with found bicycles if they know the name and address of the owner?
What action should EPU employees take with found bicycles if they know the name and address of the owner?
According to the policy, what is the primary responsibility of the Evidence and Property Unit (EPU) Custodian or assistant?
According to the policy, what is the primary responsibility of the Evidence and Property Unit (EPU) Custodian or assistant?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the distinction between Evidence and Found Property according to the policy?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the distinction between Evidence and Found Property according to the policy?
Based on the policy, what should happen to property that remains unidentified after attempts to contact the owner?
Based on the policy, what should happen to property that remains unidentified after attempts to contact the owner?
According to the policy, which unit is responsible for storing property obtained through Asset Forfeiture proceedings?
According to the policy, which unit is responsible for storing property obtained through Asset Forfeiture proceedings?
Based on the information provided, what system is used for logging evidence and property in the Omaha Police Department?
Based on the information provided, what system is used for logging evidence and property in the Omaha Police Department?
According to the policy, which of the following statements is true regarding the disposal of non-evidentiary property if no claim is made?
According to the policy, which of the following statements is true regarding the disposal of non-evidentiary property if no claim is made?
What must the EPU do before property no longer needed or desired is sold at a public auction?
What must the EPU do before property no longer needed or desired is sold at a public auction?
In what situation should a Supplementary Report (OPD Form 200S) be completed detailing the storage location of certain seized property?
In what situation should a Supplementary Report (OPD Form 200S) be completed detailing the storage location of certain seized property?
What happens to the proceeds received from the sale of property at Police Auctions?
What happens to the proceeds received from the sale of property at Police Auctions?
What action should be taken if forfeited property that was never entered into SAFE needs to be documented?
What action should be taken if forfeited property that was never entered into SAFE needs to be documented?
Where may certain property seized for asset forfeiture proceedings be secured within the OPD?
Where may certain property seized for asset forfeiture proceedings be secured within the OPD?
What is the responsibility of the EPU regarding items scheduled for sale at a Police Auction?
What is the responsibility of the EPU regarding items scheduled for sale at a Police Auction?
What is the purpose of conducting unannounced audits of evidence and property storage areas by the Backgrounds/Inspections Unit?
What is the purpose of conducting unannounced audits of evidence and property storage areas by the Backgrounds/Inspections Unit?
When should an audit of evidence and property take place in relation to the EPU Custodian?
When should an audit of evidence and property take place in relation to the EPU Custodian?
How should controlled substances and drug paraphernalia be disposed of?
How should controlled substances and drug paraphernalia be disposed of?
Who is responsible for releasing firearms and other metal weapons when authorized?
Who is responsible for releasing firearms and other metal weapons when authorized?
What happens to non-evidentiary property if owners have not claimed it after 30 days?
What happens to non-evidentiary property if owners have not claimed it after 30 days?
How is the complete destruction of controlled substances verified?
How is the complete destruction of controlled substances verified?
What form should be completed to authorize the release or disposal of evidence no longer needed for investigation or adjudication?
What form should be completed to authorize the release or disposal of evidence no longer needed for investigation or adjudication?
Who conducts an audit to verify that records are correct and properly annotated when a new EPU Custodian is appointed?
Who conducts an audit to verify that records are correct and properly annotated when a new EPU Custodian is appointed?
What happens if a finder is listed in a report regarding non-evidentiary property?
What happens if a finder is listed in a report regarding non-evidentiary property?
According to the policy, which of the following statements about storing weapons, money, precious metals, jewelry, and drugs/narcotics is correct?
According to the policy, which of the following statements about storing weapons, money, precious metals, jewelry, and drugs/narcotics is correct?
What is the primary responsibility of the EPU Custodian regarding property in the custody of the OPD?
What is the primary responsibility of the EPU Custodian regarding property in the custody of the OPD?
According to the policy, what should happen to signed receipts/reports after all items on a property report or SAFE entry have been released or disposed of?
According to the policy, what should happen to signed receipts/reports after all items on a property report or SAFE entry have been released or disposed of?
What is the purpose of the semi-annual inspection conducted by the EPU Commander?
What is the purpose of the semi-annual inspection conducted by the EPU Commander?
What should EPU employees do with found bicycles if the name and address of the owner are known?
What should EPU employees do with found bicycles if the name and address of the owner are known?
According to the policy, what should the EPU do to maintain the chain of custody for items placed in the EPU drop boxes?
According to the policy, what should the EPU do to maintain the chain of custody for items placed in the EPU drop boxes?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the EPU according to the policy?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the EPU according to the policy?
According to the policy, what should the EPU do when making regular periodic runs to the Vehicle Impound Lot?
According to the policy, what should the EPU do when making regular periodic runs to the Vehicle Impound Lot?
What is the purpose of the annual audit conducted by the Backgrounds/Inspections Unit?
What is the purpose of the annual audit conducted by the Backgrounds/Inspections Unit?
According to the policy, what should the EPU do to comply with Nebraska Revised Statutes (NRS) and Omaha Municipal Codes?
According to the policy, what should the EPU do to comply with Nebraska Revised Statutes (NRS) and Omaha Municipal Codes?
