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What is the minimum retention period for CCTV footage related to serious crime?
What is the minimum retention period for CCTV footage related to serious crime?
- 100 years (correct)
- 20 years
- 10 years
- 5 years
Which option best describes the purpose of ticking the 'Officer Responsible Box' when searching for property?
Which option best describes the purpose of ticking the 'Officer Responsible Box' when searching for property?
- To identify property that has been disposed of
- To narrow down to items the officer is responsible for (correct)
- To see all property items in the stores
- To find all property seized during the investigation
What should be done when stolen items are recovered and the owner is identified?
What should be done when stolen items are recovered and the owner is identified?
- Photograph the item and return it to the owner (correct)
- Send the items to a forensic lab for testing
- Keep the items until the case is closed
- Dispose of the items immediately
Which of the following is NOT a reason for seizing clothing during an investigation?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for seizing clothing during an investigation?
What documentation is required when returning a stolen item to its owner?
What documentation is required when returning a stolen item to its owner?
What happens to evidence-related property when there is no further practical or legal requirement for its retention?
What happens to evidence-related property when there is no further practical or legal requirement for its retention?
After how many months is evidence-related property subject to review by the OR/IO?
After how many months is evidence-related property subject to review by the OR/IO?
What is the retention guideline for property related to serious and organized crime cases?
What is the retention guideline for property related to serious and organized crime cases?
What must happen to evidence-related property if a no prosecution decision is taken?
What must happen to evidence-related property if a no prosecution decision is taken?
What should be done to ensure disposal of property is correctly processed in the OEL?
What should be done to ensure disposal of property is correctly processed in the OEL?
For cases where a person is charged, how long must property be retained?
For cases where a person is charged, how long must property be retained?
What happens to retained material after a conviction?
What happens to retained material after a conviction?
What should be considered when reviewing property in volume crime cases?
What should be considered when reviewing property in volume crime cases?
What must an Investigating Officer record regarding the type of drug seized?
What must an Investigating Officer record regarding the type of drug seized?
What is the recommended approach for the storage of cash seized by an officer?
What is the recommended approach for the storage of cash seized by an officer?
When cash is seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), what must be done within 48 hours?
When cash is seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), what must be done within 48 hours?
What information is not required to be recorded when seizing drugs?
What information is not required to be recorded when seizing drugs?
Who must provide clear instructions concerning the storage of seized cash?
Who must provide clear instructions concerning the storage of seized cash?
What is required to ensure a firearm is safe when taken into police possession?
What is required to ensure a firearm is safe when taken into police possession?
What must always be ensured when storing cash seized during an investigation?
What must always be ensured when storing cash seized during an investigation?
If a firearm cannot be declared free from ammunition, what action must be taken?
If a firearm cannot be declared free from ammunition, what action must be taken?
What should an Investigating Officer not include when providing the label description of seized items?
What should an Investigating Officer not include when providing the label description of seized items?
What should happen to controlled drugs when seized by officers?
What should happen to controlled drugs when seized by officers?
What is required if cash is to be held as a sealed package after seizure?
What is required if cash is to be held as a sealed package after seizure?
What mandatory safety measures should be followed when handling significant quantities of drugs?
What mandatory safety measures should be followed when handling significant quantities of drugs?
What must officers justify regarding the handling of controlled drugs?
What must officers justify regarding the handling of controlled drugs?
How should drug descriptions be labeled for identification?
How should drug descriptions be labeled for identification?
Who has the authority for officers to be in lawful possession of controlled drugs?
Who has the authority for officers to be in lawful possession of controlled drugs?
What action should be taken with a receipt provided to the owner when a firearm is seized?
What action should be taken with a receipt provided to the owner when a firearm is seized?
What action must be completed before the Cyber Crime Centre can accept a request for examination?
What action must be completed before the Cyber Crime Centre can accept a request for examination?
What is the purpose of the eCop application?
What is the purpose of the eCop application?
Which principle emphasizes that data should not be altered during an investigation?
Which principle emphasizes that data should not be altered during an investigation?
What is required of a person who accesses original data on a computer or storage media?
What is required of a person who accesses original data on a computer or storage media?
Why is it important to create and preserve an audit trail or record of processes applied to computer-based evidence?
Why is it important to create and preserve an audit trail or record of processes applied to computer-based evidence?
Who has overall responsibility for ensuring adherence to legal guidelines during an investigation?
Who has overall responsibility for ensuring adherence to legal guidelines during an investigation?
What type of incidents can businesses report via the Cyber Reporting Portal?
What type of incidents can businesses report via the Cyber Reporting Portal?
Which type of evidence is excluded from the requirements of the established principles?
Which type of evidence is excluded from the requirements of the established principles?
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Study Notes
Property Retention and Timescales
- Property will be retained for a period of 11 months before a review is conducted by the OR/IO.
- If a prosecution decision has been made, the property will be retained until the case is resolved (conviction or acquittal) or withdrawn.
- Property retained for cases with a serious or organized crime charge will be reviewed formally after 30 years.
- If the property is connected with a serious or organized crime offense, it will be reviewed after 11 months.
- Photographs can be used in place of original documents during a trial or investigation.
- Only dispose or retain property with appropriate work flow procedures, failing to do so can result in the items remaining under your name on NICHE.
- Cash should be held in a safe.
Seizure of Cash
- Cash seized as evidence should be documented and stored securely.
- Depending on the case, cash should be stored as a sealed package (with an Inspector's authorization) or in an interest-bearing account.
Seizures of Contraband
- Officers should accurately document any seizure of controlled drugs on NICHE.
- Controlled drugs must only be handled in accordance with Service policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- When handling drugs, wear gloves and protective clothing for health and safety reasons.
Cybercrime
- The PSNI Cyber Crime Centre examines forensic evidence on electronic devices and media.
- You can submit requests for an examination through the eCop portal.
- Cyber Crime Centre is located at Lislea Drive, Belfast.
- Cyber-crime incidents reported by businesses should be reported via the Cyber Reporting Portal on the PSNI website.
Evidence Handling Principles
- Law enforcement agents should not alter any data on computers or storage media that could be used in court.
- Access to original data should only be made by competent personnel.
- All processes applied to electronic evidence should be documented and preserved.
- The person in charge of the investigation is responsible for ensuring that the law and the principles governing electronic evidence are adhered to.
Recovering Stolen Property
- Stolen items recovered from suspects should be returned to the owner if they can be identified.
- This process requires a statement of evidence from the owner and the officer.
Damage to Property
- When property is damaged, it should be photographed, video recorded, or photocopied.
- A statement of evidence will be necessary to account for the item.
Clothing as Evidence
- Clothing can be seized as evidence to connect a suspect to CCTV footage or eyewitness descriptions.
- It may be necessary to conduct forensic examinations for DNA on the clothing.
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