Property and Evidence Section Responsibility Quiz

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According to the text, which of the following items must be initialed on the heat seal and/or on the evidence tape?

Perishable food items (correct)

DNA evidence

Batteries

Large items

According to the text, what is the exception for large items such as bicycles, tires, and lawn mowers?

They are marked or tagged (correct)

They are usually sealed

They are stored in separate containers

They are impounded into Property

According to the text, where should explosives (including firecrackers) not be placed?

Property Room

BLOSA

Police Building

All of the above (correct)

Which of the following items would be considered contraband and illegal to possess, even if no arrest is made?

Items impounded under the category of 'Confiscated' Signup and view all the answers

When would the 'Return to Owner' category be used for initial property disposition?

When the impounding officer/lead case agent is giving authorization to immediately return property to the owner Signup and view all the answers

Which category is used when the impounding officer is the case agent and requests to be notified prior to any transaction involving the evidence or property?

'Hold for Officer' Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what must be signed on the back side of the property receipt?

Disposal Action Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'MDPD Laboratory Analysis Request' form mentioned in the text?

To request testing or analysis by a certified crime laboratory Signup and view all the answers

Which type of evidence requires the affixing of Bio-hazardous Evidence labels?

Property containing blood or body fluids Signup and view all the answers

What must be indicated in the 'Change of Custody' section of the property receipt?

Property item #, date and time released, signature and printed name of person releasing property, signature and printed name of person receiving property, and purpose of change in custody Signup and view all the answers

According to the CGPD SOP #050, Rev. 21, how often will the controlled substances used for reverse investigative narcotics be audited?

Bi-annually in January and July Signup and view all the answers

According to the CGPD SOP #050, Rev. 21, what is the emergency fund amount for SFMLSF?

$300,000.00 Signup and view all the answers

According to the CGPD SOP #014, how often will the CGPD Investigative Currency funds be audited?

Quarterly Signup and view all the answers

According to the Canine (K-9) Unit Operational Manual, who will have the only key to the locked black pelican type case containing the K-9 Narcotic (Non-Synthetic) Training Aids?

The K-9 Sergeant Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about unclaimed evidence in the Property and Evidence Section?

Unclaimed evidence is defined as any tangible personal property, excluding contraband items, that was seized and intended for use in a criminal proceeding. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to unclaimed evidence held by the Property and Evidence Section?

Unclaimed evidence is retained for 60 days post notification and then destroyed. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a classification for property held by the Property and Evidence Section?

DNA evidence. Signup and view all the answers

How is property acquired by the Department through conversion of evidence or found property used?

It is used for operational purposes. Signup and view all the answers