338 Crime Scene Flashcards
CSU detective will respond: Burglary to a vehicle - When evidence to be collected is of a nature which the patrol officer is not equipped or trained to collect, when the loss is _____ or more, there are ____or more vehicles indicative of a series, or when a suspect is in custody
$5000 or more
5 or more vehicles
All photos taken by supervisors shall be turned in for processing using the following procedure:
a. Complete the memory card clasp envelope including a brief description of the photos taken;
b. Place the memory card in the envelope;
c. Prior to the end of their tour of duty, put the envelope into the secured gray mailbox located behind the security desk at the Forsyth Street entrance to the Police Memorial Building (PMB); and
d. Before putting the envelope into the gray mailbox notify the building security personnel at the Forsyth Street entrance so they can issue a replacement memory card, if applicable. The envelopes are located beside the gray mailbox.
A CSU detective will be called to process stolen vehicles when there is evidence that the vehicle was used in the commission of a ____ ____ ____ or when requested by a supervisor based on a known pattern, series, or trend
violent felony crime
Gunfire incidents: In cases where no detective call out is required, the supervisor at the scene shall ensure proper evidence collection and documentation of the incident.
The assigned supervisor shall photograph the overall scene to include, close-ups of the evidence, and identifying location markers (i.e., street signs, light pole, house numbers, etc.) with their issued camera. The officer collecting the fired cartridges shall submit a Evidence Technician Report describing the location of the fired cartridge casings and the officer’s name and ID who collected the evidence.
The CSU detective receives specialized, in-service, and refresher training in crime scene procedures and evidence processing, to include:
- The recovery of latent fingerprints and palm prints;
- The recovery of foot, tool, and tire impressions;
- The photographing of crime and accident scenes;
- The collecting, preserving, and transmitting of physical evidence, including biological material; and
- The recording and sketching of crime or accident scenes.
Animal Bites:
(1) The ____ ____ ___ ______ will photograph Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) canine apprehension bites. In the event a ____ _____is not available, the sector police supervisor will respond to photograph the incident
on-duty Canine Unit supervisor
Canine Supervisor
Related to CSU call outs:
Criminal Mischief;
1) When damage is $1,000 or more;
(2) Gang Graffiti (Profane or vulgar words spray painted on the side of a building are not by themselves considered gang graffiti); or
(3) When a suspect is in custody.
Related to CSU call outs:
Robbery (carjacking)
Only if evidence is present, the victim is injured, or the vehicle is recovered.
Related to CSU call outs:
All traffic crashes involving ____ ____ ____ when there is injury sufficient to require emergency medical treatment and transportation by an emergency medical vehicle
Sheriff’s Office vehicles
Once requested, CSU detectives will be notified within __ of the request
1 hour
Circumstances may dictate that officers touch or move evidence for their protection or to prevent the evidence from being destroyed, prior to the arrival of the CSU detective.
a. Evidence may be released at the scene, to the lawful owner in some instances.
b. However, under normal conditions all items of evidence shall be turned in to the Property & Evidence Facility ___ ____ ___ ___ ____ ___ ____ unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.
BY THE FIRST OFFICER THAT TOUCHES THEM
Walking into or inspecting the inner perimeter of a scene by officers of any rank or assignment is not permitted without first consulting the ____ or ____ ____ in charge of that perimeter.
detective or CSU detective
The ____ _____ shall not make any comment whatsoever as to the value, no value, or clarity of any latent lift to any investigator, victim, police officer, etc
CSU detective
Tool marks and similar impressions will be photographed and processed with _____ or a similar product; when applicable, and when feasible, the item that is associated with the impression will be collected as evidence.
Mikrosil
Paper bags shall be secured over the___ of all homicide victims to preserve any trace or body fluid evidence. All clothing, bed linens, and towels, etc., that have been collected as evidence with reference to a sexual battery shall be packaged _____ and placed in the Property and Evidence Facility
hands
separately
