THPD Evidence Handling Procedures

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According to the Terre Haute Police Department's policy, what is a key responsibility regarding evidence in custody?

Destroying evidence immediately after it has been processed to save storage space.
Ensuring evidence is collected, secured, stored, readily retrievable, and that any changes in custody are fully documented. (correct)
Allowing evidence to be stored in personal vehicles for easy access during investigations.
Permitting unauthorized personnel to handle evidence without proper documentation.

What must an impounding officer do with all Evidence, Found Property, Property for Safekeeping, and Property for Destruction?

Inventory, package, label, and submit it the exact same way. (correct)
Immediately destroy it to prevent overcrowding.
Store it in their personal locker for safekeeping.
Leave it at the crime scene for further analysis.

Before evidence can be placed in temporary storage, what approval is required?

No approval is needed as long as it's properly labeled.
Approval by a supervisor and the evidence/property must contain the badge number of that supervisor. (correct)
Approval from any available officer.
Approval from the mayor's office.

What information is logged into RMS when evidence is submitted to property personnel?

The date, time, and location of the evidence along with the name of the officer who collected the item. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What documentation is required when evidence is transported to the Indiana State Police Laboratory?

An Evidence Transfer Receipt documenting the date, time, and officer involved in the transfer. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for maintaining the digital files of Evidence Transfer Receipts?

The Records Division Supervisor. (C) Signup and view all the answers

When evidence is temporarily removed from secure storage for analysis, what must the receiving officer complete?

A Terre Haute Police Department Evidence/Property Release Form. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the receiving officer regarding property that is signed out to them?

To ensure its security and integrity. (C) Signup and view all the answers

After Terre Haute Police Department Evidence/Property Release Forms are signed, what happens to the original paper copy?

It is scanned into RMS, and the original paper copy will be destroyed. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for documenting all changes in the custody of items after they have been removed from temporary secure storage according to the policy?

Records personnel. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Chain of Custody Policy

Ensuring evidence is properly collected, secured, stored, readily retrievable, and that any custody changes are fully documented.

Impounding Officer's Role

Inventory, package, label, and submit all evidence (Evidence, Found Property, Property for Safekeeping, Property for Destruction) in the exact same way. Requires supervisor approval with badge number before temporary storage.

Evidence Submission

Submit evidence to property personnel, log date, time, and location in RMS with the collecting officer's name.

Evidence Storage

Property personnel place items in appropriate storage and enter info in RMS - Records Management System.