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What is the primary purpose of Evidence Lockers within each district?
What is the primary purpose of Evidence Lockers within each district?
What must deputies do before placing evidence in the Evidence Lockers?
What must deputies do before placing evidence in the Evidence Lockers?
What information is NOT required to be entered into the Evidence Log?
What information is NOT required to be entered into the Evidence Log?
What is the purpose of the Property Receipt?
What is the purpose of the Property Receipt?
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What should deputies do with items destined for the Crime Laboratory?
What should deputies do with items destined for the Crime Laboratory?
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Who should initial the Evidence Log?
Who should initial the Evidence Log?
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What is the purpose of properly packaging and safeguarding evidence?
What is the purpose of properly packaging and safeguarding evidence?
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What is the purpose of the Evidence Lockers in relation to evidence seizure?
What is the purpose of the Evidence Lockers in relation to evidence seizure?
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Where should firearms be placed, according to the standard operating procedures?
Where should firearms be placed, according to the standard operating procedures?
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What should be done to preserve the evidentiary value of knives?
What should be done to preserve the evidentiary value of knives?
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What type of items are considered SHARPS?
What type of items are considered SHARPS?
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What should be done with suspected drugs and controlled substances less than trafficking amounts?
What should be done with suspected drugs and controlled substances less than trafficking amounts?
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What is required for trafficking amounts of controlled substances?
What is required for trafficking amounts of controlled substances?
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Where should money be placed, according to the standard operating procedures?
Where should money be placed, according to the standard operating procedures?
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What is the purpose of logging items in the Evidence Log?
What is the purpose of logging items in the Evidence Log?
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Why are safety precautions necessary when handling firearms?
Why are safety precautions necessary when handling firearms?
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What is the maximum amount of money that can be placed in secured lockers?
What is the maximum amount of money that can be placed in secured lockers?
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Who must co-sign the receipt when counting money?
Who must co-sign the receipt when counting money?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Evidence Technicians?
What is the primary responsibility of the Evidence Technicians?
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What is required to seal the Evidence Envelope?
What is required to seal the Evidence Envelope?
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Who is responsible for ensuring that all items are properly noted on the Evidence Log?
Who is responsible for ensuring that all items are properly noted on the Evidence Log?
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What is the purpose of the Master Key provided to the Evidence Custodian?
What is the purpose of the Master Key provided to the Evidence Custodian?
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What must be done with money in excess of $500.00 but less than $5000.00?
What must be done with money in excess of $500.00 but less than $5000.00?
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What should Evidence Technicians do if they notice a discrepancy in the Evidence Log, Packaging, or Property Receipt?
What should Evidence Technicians do if they notice a discrepancy in the Evidence Log, Packaging, or Property Receipt?
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Who is responsible for ensuring that the Evidence Lockers remain functional and in good working condition?
Who is responsible for ensuring that the Evidence Lockers remain functional and in good working condition?
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What is the purpose of the Evidence Log?
What is the purpose of the Evidence Log?
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What is the last step in the process of handling money?
What is the last step in the process of handling money?
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Who is responsible for transporting firearms to the Crime Laboratory?
Who is responsible for transporting firearms to the Crime Laboratory?
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What is the responsibility of the liaison with the Crime Laboratory and the Evidence Room?
What is the responsibility of the liaison with the Crime Laboratory and the Evidence Room?
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What is required to be logged into O-Drop, regardless of amount?
What is required to be logged into O-Drop, regardless of amount?
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When should a courier be designated to transport evidence to the Crime Laboratory and/or Evidence/Property Room?
When should a courier be designated to transport evidence to the Crime Laboratory and/or Evidence/Property Room?
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What is required to be sealed and stored at the Property Room?
What is required to be sealed and stored at the Property Room?
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Study Notes
Evidence Lockers
- Evidence Lockers are located within each district for the safe and secure storage of evidence or found property.
- The purpose of the lockers is to provide a secure storage of evidence until it is transported to the Crime Laboratory or the Evidence Room.
Guidelines for Seizing Evidence
- Deputies must complete a written report detailing the seizure of evidence.
- Items must be clearly documented on a Property Receipt and properly packaged and safeguarded to preserve their evidentiary value.
- Items destined for the Crime Laboratory should be clearly marked and separately packaged from those destined for the Evidence/Property Room.
Evidence Log
- The Evidence Log must contain the following information:
- Date
- Description of item(s)
- Destination of the item(s) - either Crime Lab or Evidence/Property Room
- Locker #
- Initials of submitting deputy
- Initials of supervisor
Types of Evidence
- Firearms: Must be properly packaged in an approved Gun Box, sealed, and logged into the EVIDENCE LOG.
- Knives: Must be properly packaged in an approved knife box, sealed, and logged into the EVIDENCE LOG.
- Sharps: Must be packaged and sealed in an approved Sharps container.
- Drugs/Narcotics: Suspected drugs and other controlled substances may be placed in secured evidence lockers, provided they are properly packaged, sealed, and logged in the EVIDENCE LOG.
- Money:
- Up to $500.00: May be placed in secured lockers, provided that the following conditions are met:
- Deputies must notify their supervisor when taking custody of money.
- Money will be counted in the presence of a supervisor or a deputy with supervisor approval.
- Money will be packaged in an approved Evidence Envelope, sealed, and logged into O-Drop.
- Over $500.00: Must be transported to the Evidence/Property Room during normal Property Room hours of operation.
- Up to $500.00: May be placed in secured lockers, provided that the following conditions are met:
Evidence Custodian
- Each District/Command will designate a sergeant or lieutenant to act as Evidence Custodian.
- The Evidence Custodian will be responsible for:
- Ensuring that the Master Key to the Secure Lockers is safeguarded at all times.
- Ensuring that Evidence Lockers remain functional and in good working condition.
- Routinely auditing the EVIDENCE LOG to ensure proper documentation.
- Designating a courier to transport evidence to the Crime Laboratory and/or Evidence/Property Room.
- Liaising with the Crime Laboratory and the Evidence Room to mediate and remedy any issues related to the submission of evidence.
- Reporting to command on the progress of this initiative.
Evidence Technicians/Property Room
- Evidence Technicians will continue with weekly pick-ups at the various districts/commands.
- Money being transported by an Evidence Technician will remain sealed, in the approved Evidence Envelope, and will remain sealed while being stored at the Property Room.
- Evidence Technicians will initial the EVIDENCE LOG and ensure that all item(s) are properly noted on the Log.
- Evidence Technicians noting any discrepancy in the Evidence Log, Packaging, or Property Receipt, should notify the District Evidence Custodian or a Shift Supervisor.
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This quiz assesses knowledge on the standard operating procedures for evidence lockers in the Broward Sheriff's Office, including their purpose and use in storing evidence and found property.
