70.1, Evidence Flashcards
A/an ____________ is defined as a step-by-step inquiry into the circumstances of an incident to establish facts.
Investigation
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
What are the six objectives of law enforcement investigations?
1) Determine what crime has been committed, if any
2) Identify and secure evidence
3) Identify the suspect
4) Locate the suspect
5) Apprehend the suspect
6) Crime broadcast
(HPM 70.1, Chapter 1)
During the __________ period of an investigation, personnel need to render/obtain medical aid, if necessary, and provide necessary protection for all people at or responding to the scene.
Preservation of life
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
How should a crime scene boundary initially be defined?
The boundary should be twice the distance from the center of the scene to the farthest known piece of evidence.
(HPM 70.1, Chapter 1)
Crime scene securement tape __________ (should/shall) be used for establishing the actual crime scene boundaries.
Should
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
Unless otherwise directed by a supervisor, the _________ should be the custodian of evidence and assume security responsibilities.
Investigating officer
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
In the event an arrest is made, only the ___________ should interrogate or advise the suspect of Miranda warnings.
Investigating officer
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
True or False: juveniles who are arrested must be advised of their rights regardless of questioning.
True
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
True or False: investigators are required to retain field notes used to complete the formal investigative report.
False
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
True or False: case law requires all audio recordings of interviews and interrogations to be preserved for trial.
True
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
True or False: evidence gathered during an administrative investigation shall be treated the same as evidence gathered during a criminal investigation.
True
HPM 70.1, Chapter 1
_________ evidence is presented orally or in deposition form by a witness or suspect.
Testimonial
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
__________ evidence includes documents that are handwritten, printed, photocopied, etc., as well as most forms of tangible expression, such as a movie, photograph, or tape recording.
Documentary
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
__________ evidence includes all tangible objects, substances, prints, and impressions that have a relevant bearing on the case and aid an investigator or court with arriving at an opinion or conclusion.
Physical
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
What are the five basic criteria for the evaluation of physical evidence?
1) Relevancy
2) Identifiable
3) Legally obtained
4) Continuity
5) Integrity
(HPM 70.1, Chapter 2)
If approached in a _______ manner, many private organizations will cooperate with handing over evidence without a subpoena or warrant.
Tactful
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
___________ evidence, if found to be true, proves a fact from which an inference of the existence of another fact may be drawn.
Circumstantial
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
A _________ is defined as a deduction of fact that may logically and reasonably be drawn from another fact or group of facts established by the evidence.
Inference
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
True or False: facts can only be proven by direct evidence.
False
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
___________ evidence, if found to be true, establishes a fact without the necessity of an inference.
Direct
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
During the investigation of any crime or accident, CHP personnel ___________ (should/shall) preserve all available evidence.
Shall
HPM 70.1, Chapter 2
A ____________ is a planned and coordinated, legal search of a crime scene to locate physical evidence, suspects, or witnesses to the crime under investigation.
Crime scene search
HPM 70.1, Chapter 3
The number of ___________ should usually be limited to prevent the destruction of evidence and complication of future court proceedings.
Searchers
HPM 70.1, Chapter 3
Before searching a scene, investigator(s) should assemble and brief the searchers in what location?
A location outside the area to be searched
HPM 70.1, Chapter 3
A _______ shall be kept of all personnel who enter and leave the crime scene in major crime cases.
Log
HPM 70.1, Chapter 3
What are the four methods of documenting evidence?
1) Include the evidence in a sketch
2) Describe evidence location in the report and notes
3) Videotape the scene
4) Photograph each piece of evidence before it is touched, moved, or collected
(HPM 70.1, Chapter 4)
Individual items of evidence should be photographed by themselves and with a ________ or ________ placed next to each item for frame of reference.
Ruler or tape measure
HPM 70.1, Chapter 4
Containers, bags, jars, and other evidence supplies may be obtained through ___________.
Supply Services Unit
HPM 70.1, Chapter 4
Under normal circumstances, sealed evidence containers shall not be opened except in __________ or for __________.
Court; analysis
HPM 70.1, Chapter 4
Large quantities of controlled substances in excess of __________ pounds may be destroyed without a court order.
10 pounds
HPM 70.1, Chapter 4
True or False: a clandestine laboratory shall be treated as a hazardous chemical spill incident.
True
HPM 70.1, Chapter 4
True or False: items submitted for safekeeping shall be packaged in the same manner as items being submitted for evidence.
True
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
The booking officer __________ (should/shall) enter all evidence/property into the evidence management software prior to the end of his or her work shift.
Shall
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
All packed items being submitted as evidence/property shall have what information handwritten on the package?
1) Evidence number
2) Initials, date, and ID of the booking employee across the evidence tape.
(HPM 70.1, Chapter 5)
All packaged items being booked as evidence/property __________ should/shall have a barcode placed on the package.
Shall
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
Approval from __________ is required to open an item submitted as evidence/property if being opened only for verification of its contents.
The Area commander
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
True or False: when opening an item submitted as evidence/property, all efforts shall be made to open the item along the original seal.
False (shall not be opened along the original seal)
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
Alcoholic beverages ___________ (should/shall) not be retained as evidence.
Should not
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
True or False: when booking a BB/pellet gun as evidence/property, the same packaging procedure shall be followed as for firearms.
True
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
What precautions shall be taken when booking controlled substances (except marijuana) and unknown substances.
Double-bagged and sealed in polyester bags
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
Items booked as evidence that need to be fingerprinted should be packaged in _________ with the words “HOLD FOR PRINTS” written on the outside of the package.
Paper bags
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
If a firearm cannot be unloaded prior to booking as evidence/safekeeping, the box shall be clearly marked_____________.
“LOADED FIREARM”
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
True or False: firearms shall be sealed inside a gun box using evidence tape.
False (the box shall not be sealed)
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
True or False: explosives may be stored at the Area office in a properly-ventilated bulk evidence room.
False (explosives shall not be stored at an Area office)
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
Money seized pursuant to asset forfeiture proceedings shall be documented on a ________ form.
CHP 308, Asset Forfeiture Financial Tally
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
True or False: money shall be counted by two employees, regardless of the amount.
True (one of whom should be a supervisor)
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
Money in excess of $1,000 shall be stored in what manner?
Inside an evidence room safe, safe deposit box at a financial institution, or allied agency safe.
(HPM 70.1, Chapter 5)
Money booked as evidence shall be forwarded to Fiscal Management Section with a __________ form.
CHP 230, Transmittal Record
HPM 70.1, Chapter 5
A __________ form shall be completed for all property that comes into possession of a member of the Department.
CHP 36, Property Receipt
HPM 70.1, Chapter 6
What are the six functions of the CHP 36 form?
1) Record
2) Receipt
3) Notice
4) Declaration
5) Affidavit
6) Report
(HPM 70.1, Chapter 6)
What are the five classifications of property?
1) Evidence
2) Found property
3) Contraband
4) Administrative
5) Safekeeping
(HPM 70.1, Chapter 6)
True or False: departmental employees can make a finder’s claim on property they find during the course of employment.
False
HPM 70.1, Chapter 6
When transporting biological hazardous waste, a _________ form shall be completed.
CHP 36E, Medical Waste Tracking
HPM 70.1, Chapter 6
Found property valued at less than _____ must be held for at least _______ days, unless the owner comes forward to claim the property.
$250; 90 days
HPM 70.1, Chapter 6
The CHP 36 (Property Receipt) forms and all other documents attached to them shall be retained for _________.
The life of the evidence, plus five years
HPM 70.1, Chapter 6
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are divided into how many sections?
Seven
HPM 70.1, Chapter 7
With the exception of ___________, controlled substances shall be placed in heat sealed polyester bags by the booking officer.
Wet marijuana
HPM 70.1, Chapter 7
True or False: controlled substances shall be listed on a CHP 36 form using the common street drug or substance name.
False (use other descriptors, such as “unknown white powder” or “white pills,” etc.)
(HPM 70.1, Chapter 7)
Evidence/Property Officers are required to keep laboratory analysis reports with the evidence to preserve the __________.
Chain of possession
HPM 70.1, Chapter 7
True or False: although NIK-kits are the only drug testing kits currently authorized for use by the Department, the court may require the Area to use different brands of testing kits.
True
HPM 70.1, Chapter 7
After a drug kit is used, employees shall utilize the ___________ in a well-ventilated area.
Acid neutralizer
HPM 70.1, Chapter 7
The _____________ form must be completed and submitted through channels in order to grant basic Internet access to employees.
CHP 109, Information Technology Request
HPM 70.1, Chapter 8
Primary and backup Evidence/Property Officers must have what level of CLETS access.
Full Access Operator
HPM 70.1, Chapter 8