G-VALU Valuables at Scene

Responsibility for Valuables at Incident Scene

• Valuables found at an incident scene are the responsibility of the Police.
• If valuable possessions are found at an incident and may be jeopardized due to insecure circumstances, a Company Officer must be alerted immediately.

Company Officer Responsibilities

• Company Officers are responsible for requesting Police assistance at incidents where valuables are found.
• Company Officers are responsible for securing valuables at the scene until the Police arrive.

Surrendering Valuables to Police

• Valuables must be surrendered to the Police immediately.
• When surrendering valuables to a Police Officer at the scene, a Company Officer must:
  • Ensure the transfer is witnessed by another TFS member.
  • Compile an itemized list of the surrendered items.
  • Acquire the Name/Badge Number of the receiving Police Officer.

Crime Scene Evidence

• Items that may be considered evidence of a crime scene must not be tampered with, disrupted, or moved at any time.
• Police must be requested and notified immediately if such items are discovered.

Reporting Responsibilities

• TFS Officers must report all actions taken in the narrative of the Incident Report.