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What is the minimum personal protective equipment (PPE) required when seizing an item for DNA testing?
Which of the following items should be packaged in a rigid container?
What should be done when sealing a cardboard box that serves as primary packaging?
When transferring an item to FSNI for DNA testing, what should you do with the outer pair of gloves?
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How should items be stored in local district property offices?
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What is the correct procedure if a box is not the primary packaging?
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Which item is not appropriately packaged in a paper bag?
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What is required to ensure item continuity after seizing an item?
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What defines evidential property?
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What is a primary reason for packaging evidential property?
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Which legislation empowers police to seize stolen property?
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What does Article 21 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Order allow?
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Why is it important to account for the movement of evidential property?
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What could be a potential risk if evidential property is not packaged correctly?
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Who can create evidential property during an investigation?
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What is the role of packaging in relation to health and safety?
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What action should be taken with Blackberry device batteries after switching the phone off?
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What is the purpose of placing a seized handset in a Faraday bag?
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What should be done if cash is found during a search?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when bagging cash?
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When is it necessary to consult local DESU or CSI?
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Why should cash not be counted during the seizure process?
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What should be done with a seized handset placed in a Faraday bag regarding its battery?
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What should be included in the documentation when cash is sealed?
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What is the primary role of packaging in the recovery of property?
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What purpose does the integrity seal serve on the packaging?
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What information must be included on the continuity label?
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What action must be taken if a tamper evident bag is sealed?
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How can a defense team challenge the evidential value of an item?
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Why is it important to record all items of property on Niche?
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What happens if there is a break in the chain of continuity for an evidential item?
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How should officers handle the packaging of property after examination?
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What is the primary purpose of using a tamper evident bag?
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Why should very wet clothing not be placed directly into a paper bag?
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What should be done with fresh plant material such as cannabis cuttings?
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How should small amounts of dried herbal material be packaged?
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What is the directive regarding mobile phone handsets at the point of seizure?
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What should officers mark on a paper bag containing wet items?
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What type of bags should be used for liquid accelerants?
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What is the recommended action for officers concerning the use of nylon bag kits?
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Study Notes
Evidential Property
- Evidential property: property related to a crime or removed from the scene of a road traffic collision.
- Handling of evidential property requires careful procedures to ensure proper identification, chain of custody, and integrity preservation.
Packaging Procedures
- Packaging preserves forensic material, ensures health and safety, and maintains the integrity of recovered items.
- Integrity seals prevent tampering and ensure a chain of integrity for all items, whether examined or not.
- Tamper-evident bags provide integrity seals with self-sealing adhesive.
- Continuity labels track every officer who has possessed an item, ensuring accountability for its movements.
Storage
- Evidential property is recorded on Niche, a database that tracks its movements.
- Items are stored in local district property offices or specialized departments.
- Officers are responsible for securing items when in their possession.
Personal Protective Equipment for DNA17
- Minimum PPE for seizing items for DNA17 testing: facemask and two pairs of gloves.
- Outer pair of gloves must be changed between seizing different items.
Packaging Materials
- Cardboard boxes are used for items requiring examination, such as firearms, sharp objects, and documents for analysis.
- Paper bags are used for clothing, footwear, plant material, and miscellaneous items.
- Wet items should be placed in a tamper-evident bag within a paper bag.
- Tamper-evident bags are used for various items like paper, bullets, drugs, paint, and hair.
- Nylon bags are used for liquid accelerants, cartridge discharge residues, and explosive residues.
Mobile Phone Packaging
- Mobile phones are typically turned off at the point of seizure, with batteries removed from older models.
- Phones are packaged in approved cardboard boxes to prevent unintentional reactivation.
- Phones seized in urgent risk to life situations should be placed in a Faraday bag to prevent network interaction.
Cash Seizure
- Cash should be seized using proper procedures to avoid contamination and preserve evidence.
- Gloves should be worn, photographs taken, and cash double bagged and sealed.
- The amount of cash should be estimated, and two officers should witness and sign the exhibit labels.
- Cash should be lodged in a safe until sent for analysis or deposited in the bank.
General Considerations
- Classis provides examples of packaging and further guidance on digital evidence.
- Officers should consult with DESU or CSI if unsure about packaging procedures.
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This quiz explores the critical aspects of evidential property handling, including packaging, storage, and personal protective equipment. Understand the importance of maintaining the integrity and chain of custody for forensic materials in criminal investigations. Test your knowledge on the processes required to ensure proper management of evidential property.
