70.1 Evidence Manual

Question 1

What are the three types of evidence?

Answer 1

testimonial, documentary, physical

Question 2

What info shall be included on receipt of firearm?

Answer 2

make and model, serial number and other id or markings, where recovered, time limit of recovery, date after which owner/possessor may recover the firearm

Question 3

Within how many days shall evidence/property be entered into AIS?

Answer 3

two business days

Question 4

Money shall be counted by two employees, one of whom should be a _______. Both shall initial the evidence form next to the amount. Money should be documented on a CHP _____, Asset Forfeiture Financial Tally

Answer 4

supervisor, chp 308

Question 5

How often is a supervisor to conduct inspections of the property system?

Answer 5

quarterly

Question 6

Keys. What is the limit of keys to the property room?

Answer 6

the number of evidence officers and an emergency commander’s key

Question 7

What’s the maximum number of keys for the “temporary” storage or other storage containers?

Answer 7

two, one for the primary evidence officer and other with commander

Question 8

In addition to conducting a 100 percent inventory,
whenever a change of property officer occurs, the locks to the property room shall be changed and/or the biometric access shall be updated ________

Answer 8

immediately

Question 9

Is there any requirement or duty to store or book evidence for civil litigation when officers respond to the aid of injured or stranded motorist?

Answer 9

no