San Antonio Police Department Procedure 408

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What is the procedure for members who use their personal equipment to take digital photographs?

They must notify their supervisor immediately, but no later than the end of their tour of duty (correct)

They must use city equipment to take digital photographs

They must delete the photographs after downloading them to the media card

They must obtain prior approval from their supervisor

Why is it necessary to use separate media cards for each case or event?

To keep evidence organized

To use more than one camera

To store more images

To ensure that images are not mixed up (correct)

What information should be recorded on the media card using SAPD Form #168, Photo Board?

Case number, location, and photographer

Case number, date, location, and photographer (correct)

Case number, date, and location

Case number, date, and photographer

What should members do with the media card(s) after completing a case or event?

Download the images as soon as possible, but no later than the end of their tour of duty Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important not to delete images from the media card prior to download?

To maintain the integrity of the evidence Signup and view all the answers

What should members do if the location of photography changes during an event?

Record an additional image with the updated information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of photography and imaging in law enforcement according to the San Antonio Police Department?

To visually document observable facts Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of manipulating photographs taken with departmental equipment?

It is a violation of the department's policy and may result in disciplinary action Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Photo Services Lab in non-evidentiary departmental use?

To coordinate the use of City photographic equipment Signup and view all the answers

Who is the owner of all photographs taken with departmental equipment?

The San Antonio Police Department Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Department policy on digital photography?

To maintain the integrity and consistency of handling digital photographic images and equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is a restriction on the use of departmental equipment according to the policy?

Members are not allowed to use departmental equipment for personal purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Section.03 Recording Digital Images and Section.04 Downloading and Submission of Images?

To outline the procedures for capturing and submitting digital images of potential evidentiary value Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a member use their personal digital photographic equipment for evidentiary photographs?

When the circumstances are of such a critical nature that photographic images are immediately required Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for members who use their personal digital photographic equipment for evidentiary photographs?

They must provide full access to their personal photographic equipment to allow the Photo Services Lab to recover the images Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the digital photographs taken with personal equipment under the exceptional circumstances?

They are the property of the San Antonio Police Department Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for members who use their personal digital photographic equipment for evidentiary photographs, before taking additional digital photos?

They must coordinate with the Photo Services Lab for the removal of the evidentiary digital photographic images Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Photo Services Lab in relation to the digital photographs taken with personal equipment under the exceptional circumstances?

To assist members in removing the evidentiary digital photographic images from their personal equipment Signup and view all the answers

Where will the original evidentiary photograph or digital image be viewed?

In the camera that recorded them Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the required enhancements of evidentiary photographic or digital images?

They are done solely by the Photo Services Lab Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the single-write media?

To store the original images Signup and view all the answers

What information will be printed on the media?

The case number, date of download, time of download, photographer’s name, and badge number, and the individual’s name performing download Signup and view all the answers

What is not allowed with digital evidentiary photographs?

Copying, printing, or using them for personal or non-departmental use Signup and view all the answers

What is the label of the media that will be stored?

Master Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing initials on the media after verification?

To ensure that the download was successful Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances is it permissible to make a working copy of the digital photographs?

When there is a need for immediate access to all available information Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of copies of the digital photographs that can be generated during the process?

One working copy only Signup and view all the answers

Where are the images and media maintained during the follow-up investigation?

In the follow-up unit’s case file Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the media card after the download has been determined to be successful?

It is formatted and returned to service Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the notation on the SAPD Form #85-1, Photographer’s Record Card?

To indicate that the copy has been made Signup and view all the answers