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Who is responsible for maintaining custody of the officer's firearm until it is transferred?
Who is responsible for maintaining custody of the officer's firearm until it is transferred?
- The Homicide Unit detective
- The involved officer (correct)
- The officer's supervisor
- The Forensics and Evidence Bureau
Who arranges to loan the officer a replacement firearm?
Who arranges to loan the officer a replacement firearm?
- Another officer in the department
- The Homicide Unit detective
- Forensics and Evidence Bureau personnel (correct)
- The officer's supervisor
What must occur before the officer's firearm is released back to them?
What must occur before the officer's firearm is released back to them?
- It must be documented as lost
- It must be reported to the chief of police
- It must be destroyed
- It must undergo testing (correct)
Who documents the transfer of the officer's firearm?
Who documents the transfer of the officer's firearm?
Who is authorized to release the officer’s firearm after it has been tested?
Who is authorized to release the officer’s firearm after it has been tested?
Study Notes
Firearm Custody and Release
- The involved officer retains custody of their firearm until it is transferred to Forensics and Evidence Bureau personnel.
- Forensics and Evidence Bureau personnel will arrange for the officer to receive a replacement firearm.
- An investigating officer from the Homicide Unit will document the firearm transfer.
- The officer's firearm will only be released to the assigned Homicide Unit detective or a Homicide Unit supervisory officer after testing.
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Description
This quiz covers the protocols involved in the custody and release of firearms by law enforcement officers. It details the process from transfer to Forensics and Evidence Bureau personnel to the eventual release of the firearm post-testing. Understanding these procedures is crucial for maintaining evidence integrity during investigations.
