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What is the main purpose of the digital photography procedure in the San Antonio Police Department?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement related to the use of digital photography in the San Antonio Police Department?
Who is responsible for coordinating the use of City photographic equipment for non-evidentiary departmental use?
Who is responsible for coordinating the use of City photographic equipment for non-evidentiary departmental use?
What is a primary rule regarding the use of department-approved digital photography equipment by members?
What is a primary rule regarding the use of department-approved digital photography equipment by members?
What form should members prepare for each download media submitted to the Photo Services Lab?
What form should members prepare for each download media submitted to the Photo Services Lab?
Where should the media and SAPD Form #85-1 be placed?
Where should the media and SAPD Form #85-1 be placed?
What is the location specified for the drop boxes at each substation and the Security Desk?
What is the location specified for the drop boxes at each substation and the Security Desk?
When will the Photo Services Lab act as the central depository for evidentiary photographic digital images?
When will the Photo Services Lab act as the central depository for evidentiary photographic digital images?
What should be done if the download stations are unavailable due to equipment malfunctions?
What should be done if the download stations are unavailable due to equipment malfunctions?
What is the correct procedure for handling evidentiary photographs taken by members?
What is the correct procedure for handling evidentiary photographs taken by members?
What must be recorded on the media card SAPD Form #168, Photo Board?
What must be recorded on the media card SAPD Form #168, Photo Board?
When should a member notify their supervisor after utilizing personal equipment for taking digital photographs?
When should a member notify their supervisor after utilizing personal equipment for taking digital photographs?
What is the requirement before using a digital camera for a case or event?
What is the requirement before using a digital camera for a case or event?
How should digital photographs be stored for each case or event?
How should digital photographs be stored for each case or event?
What action should be taken at the completion of a case or event regarding the media card that was used?
What action should be taken at the completion of a case or event regarding the media card that was used?
What is the protocol for viewing images taken as evidence?
What is the protocol for viewing images taken as evidence?
What is the correct procedure for enhancing evidentiary photographs?
What is the correct procedure for enhancing evidentiary photographs?
What is the rule regarding copying, printing, and personal use of digital evidentiary photographs?
What is the rule regarding copying, printing, and personal use of digital evidentiary photographs?
What is required when downloading images at approved Department download stations?
What is required when downloading images at approved Department download stations?
What should be done with the media that has been downloaded at approved Department stations?
What should be done with the media that has been downloaded at approved Department stations?
How should the media be labeled after downloading images at Department stations?
How should the media be labeled after downloading images at Department stations?
What is the primary restriction regarding the use of personal digital photographic equipment for evidentiary photographs?
What is the primary restriction regarding the use of personal digital photographic equipment for evidentiary photographs?
Under what condition can a member use their personal digital photographic equipment for evidentiary photographs?
Under what condition can a member use their personal digital photographic equipment for evidentiary photographs?
What happens to the digital photographs taken with personal equipment under the exception rule?
What happens to the digital photographs taken with personal equipment under the exception rule?
What is the responsibility of members regarding the removal of evidentiary digital photographic images from personal digital equipment?
What is the responsibility of members regarding the removal of evidentiary digital photographic images from personal digital equipment?
When can members take additional digital photos with their personal digital photographic equipment under the exception rule?
When can members take additional digital photos with their personal digital photographic equipment under the exception rule?
What access are members required to provide for successful recovery of evidentiary digital photographic images?
What access are members required to provide for successful recovery of evidentiary digital photographic images?
