San Antonio Police Department Procedure 408 Quiz

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What is the main purpose of the digital photography procedure in the San Antonio Police Department?

To ensure the integrity and consistency in handling digital photographic images and equipment. (correct)

To restrict access to digital photography technology within the department.

To provide guidelines on how to manipulate photographs for investigative purposes.

To allow members to use department-approved digital equipment for personal purposes.

Why does the San Antonio Police Department utilize digital photography technology?

To visually document observable facts and evidence. (correct)

To prevent the use of personal photography equipment by members.

To restrict access to photography equipment.

To manipulate evidence more effectively.

What happens to all photographs taken with departmental equipment according to the policy?

They are deleted after a certain period of time.

They become the property of the San Antonio Police Department. (correct)

They are stored on personal devices by members.

They are shared on social media platforms by members.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement related to the use of digital photography in the San Antonio Police Department?

Manipulating photographs for personal use. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for coordinating the use of City photographic equipment for non-evidentiary departmental use?

The Photo Services Lab Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary rule regarding the use of department-approved digital photography equipment by members?

Members cannot manipulate photographs taken with this equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What form should members prepare for each download media submitted to the Photo Services Lab?

Form #85-1 Signup and view all the answers

Where should the media and SAPD Form #85-1 be placed?

Disc sleeve Signup and view all the answers

What is the location specified for the drop boxes at each substation and the Security Desk?

Photo Services Lab Signup and view all the answers

When will the Photo Services Lab act as the central depository for evidentiary photographic digital images?

Always Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the download stations are unavailable due to equipment malfunctions?

Submit media card to Photo Services Lab Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure for handling evidentiary photographs taken by members?

They are subject to seizure by the San Antonio Police Department Signup and view all the answers

What must be recorded on the media card SAPD Form #168, Photo Board?

Date, location, and photographer's name Signup and view all the answers

When should a member notify their supervisor after utilizing personal equipment for taking digital photographs?

At the end of their tour of duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement before using a digital camera for a case or event?

Format the media card/camera Signup and view all the answers

How should digital photographs be stored for each case or event?

On separate media cards Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken at the completion of a case or event regarding the media card that was used?

It should be downloaded as soon as possible and no later than the end of the member’s tour of duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol for viewing images taken as evidence?

Images can only be viewed at the time of recording and in the camera that recorded them. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure for enhancing evidentiary photographs?

Only copies of the original evidentiary photographs can be enhanced. Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule regarding copying, printing, and personal use of digital evidentiary photographs?

Digital evidentiary photographs shouldn't be copied, printed, or used for personal or non-departmental use. Signup and view all the answers

What is required when downloading images at approved Department download stations?

Images are marked as 'Master' and labeled with specific information. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the media that has been downloaded at approved Department stations?

It becomes the original and is sent to Photo Services Lab for storage. Signup and view all the answers

How should the media be labeled after downloading images at Department stations?

The label should include case number, date of download, time of download, and photographer's information. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary restriction regarding the use of personal digital photographic equipment for evidentiary photographs?

Members are prohibited from using personal digital devices for evidentiary photographs Signup and view all the answers

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

When department-approved digital equipment is not immediately available and the circumstances require immediate photography Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the digital photographs taken with personal equipment under the exception rule?

They become the property of the Photo Services Lab Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of members regarding the removal of evidentiary digital photographic images from personal digital equipment?

Members must coordinate with the Photo Services Lab for removal Signup and view all the answers

When can members take additional digital photos with their personal digital photographic equipment under the exception rule?

Only after the Photo Services Lab has removed evidentiary images Signup and view all the answers

What access are members required to provide for successful recovery of evidentiary digital photographic images?

Full access to personal photographic equipment as needed by the Photo Services Lab Signup and view all the answers