Directive 5.24 Crime Scene Unit,

Question 1

According to Directive 2.24 Crime Scene Unit, If exigent circumstances require a weapon to be moved, the recovering officer will turn the weapon over to patrol supervisor True or False

Answer 1

FALSE Should exigent circumstances arise where an evidence firearm needs to be moved or recovered.
for officer safety issues, the recovering officer will maintain custody of the evidence firearm and follow the directions of the investigative unit supervisor or assigned investigator.

Question 2

According to Directive 2.24 Crime Scene Unit, CSU services will be requested for the sole purpose of transporting evidence or to act as evidence clerks or recorders True or False

Answer 2

FALSE: CSU services WILL NOT be requested for the sole purpose of transporting evidence or to act as evidence clerks or recorders.

Question 3

According to Directive 2.24 Crime Scene Unit, For optimum results, a vehicle which has been removed from an extreme climate (heat or cold) to be processed for fingerprints should remain in room temperature inside for a minimum of how long ?

Answer 3

8 hours

Question 4

According to Directive 2.24 Crime Scene Unit, If a weapon is located on a crime scene and it is secure ( meaning that it has no threat to any individual,( civilian or police ) it will be recovered by the responding officer true or false ?

Answer 4

FALSE : The gun will not touched or moved until evaluated by the assigned investigator.

Question 5

According to Directive 2.24 Crime Scene Unit, CSU personnel will not be responsible for the collection of narcotics , narcotics paraphernalia , or United States Currency ( USC) True or False

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

According to Directive 2.24 Crime Scene Unit, The assigned investigator will do all of the following ?

Answer 6

1. Evaluate the crime scene to determine if the service of the CSU are needed.
2. Be responsible for the recovery of narcotics,
   narcotics paraphernalia,and USC found at the crime
   scene as well as evidence of a non-scientific nature
3. Consult with the CSU personnel concerning the
   manner of entry and or the details of the crime NOTE : they will not Notify CSU to process the scene

Question 7

According to Directive 2.24 Crime Scene Unit, When the assistance of the CSU is not required at the scene , ,but evidence exists that requires CSU analysis , the assigned investigator will ?

Answer 7

Transport the evidence to the CSU located at 843 North 8th street