408 Digital Photography

Question 1

.01 INTRODUCTION
B. The purpose of photography and imaging in law enforcement is to record visible details, evidence, and observable material. Photography is used to visually document _______ facts. The San Antonio Police Department recognizes digital photography technology as a tool for documentation.

Answer 1

observable

Question 2

.03 RECORDING DIGITAL IMAGES
B. The only exception to .03A would be when a member determines that circumstances are of such a critical nature that photographic images are immediately required and department-approved digital photographic equipment is not readily available, members may use their personal digital photographic equipment. When used:
5. Members will notify their supervisor ________, but no later than the end of their tour of duty, when they
utilize their personal equipment for taking digital photographs under these exceptions.

Answer 2

immediately

Question 3

.03 RECORDING DIGITAL IMAGES
I. The images will only be viewed __________ to determine that the necessary images are being recorded correctly. When the images are viewed they will be viewed in the camera that recorded them. At no time will the media card be removed and viewed from a card reader.

Answer 3

at the time of recording

Question 4

.04 DOWNLOADING AND SUBMISSION OF IMAGES
B. The image will be downloaded to a single-write media, and sent to the ______ ______ ____ for image storage. This single-write media becomes the original.
C. The media will be marked as _______.

Answer 4

Photo Services Lab

“Master”

Question 5

.04 DOWNLOADING AND SUBMISSION OF IMAGES
F. The Department recognizes cases that require immediate access to all available information. Therefore, it is permissible in those cases to make one working copy for the immediate follow-up unit. Units wishing to utilize this process must follow their unit’s SOP for control and handling of this copy. At no time during this process will more than one copy be generated.
3. A notation on the SAPD Form ____, Photographer’s Record Card will indicate that the copy has been made.

Answer 5

85-1

Question 6

.04 DOWNLOADING AND SUBMISSION OF IMAGES

L. The ___________ is the central depository for evidentiary photographic digital images.

Answer 6

Photo Services Lab