Evidence packaging Flashcards
In the South Station Evidence Room there are specific locations to place the following
CD/DVD
Long Guns
Drugs
Items needing refrigeration
Paper bags are available in three sizes:
Lunch Bag Size 11” x 6” x 3.5”
Grocery Bag Size 17” x 12” 6.75”
Leaf Bag Size 39” x 18” x 12”
How to seal paper bags
WE DO NOT UTILIZE THE “RED INTEGRITY” TAPE FOR SEALING A BAG, IT HAS NO INHARENT STRENGTH.
USE CLEAR HEAVY DUTY PACKAGING TAPE TO SEAL BAGS. TOP OF BAG SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND TAPE WRAPPED 360 DEGREES AROUND FOLD SO AS TO CREATE A SEAL, ALLOWING NOTHING TO ENTER OR EXIT THE BAG.
NEVER OVERSTUFF CONTENTS INTO A PAPER BAG. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BAG TEARING, CAUSING CONTENTS TO BE LOST OR CONTAMINATED
Plastic bags are available in three sizes:
Small 6”x 10” x 2” (with peel & seal strip)
Medium 12” x 15” x 2” (with peel & seal strip)
Large 16” x 14” x 32”
4”x2.5 Paper Envelopes are used for what?
Primarily used for individual spent shell casings
Syringe tubes are available for what?
Syringe tubes are available for hypodermic needles taken as evidence only.
Non evidence Dirty needles are placed where ?
If a hypodermic needle is taken and not needed for evidence, it shall be placed in the provided bulk “sharps” container located in South Station Bar Code Room.
Other packaging materials used are ?
Tags with string for attachment
Sterile Specemin Container
Packaging Envelopes
Blood tube package
Knife box size and what kind of knives?
Knife Box 18” x 3.5” x 3.5”
Any knife with an exposed blade
Arson can
One gallon metal can primarily for arson debris evidence
It is possible that this may be used for hazardous materials, but it is not the preferred container for these types of samples.
How to package handguns?
All handguns Semi-Auto and Revolvers will ultimately be packaged in gun box.
Orange safety indicators indicate what?
That the gun is unloaded
How should money be listed ?
Money should be accounted for by denomination
and listed as such in bar code system, with a final total shown
(Example: 25 - $1.00 bills, 15 - $5.00 bills, 6 - $10.00 bills, and so on)
How should money be packaged?
Money should then be packaged in a plastic evidence bag.
All denominations can be packaged together
but
All money is to be packaged separately from anything else
CD/DVD packaging
BARCODE sticker is to be placed on the FRONT LEFT CORNER as shown.
CD/DVD’s will be packed one per envelope. Incident number should be written on CD/DVD, preferably with a CD/DVD marker (alcohol free)
If possible, information as to what is on the disk should also be briefly documented.
Bicycles coding?
BAR CODE LABEL IS TO BE PLACED ON TOP MOST BAR
It is important that a serial number and accurate description is acquired for each bicycle and information placed in bar code system to aid in accountability and return of property to owner
How do you propery package a syringe
Place syringe in tube with needle in contact with protective foam pad insert
How do you properly package a knife?
After knife is placed in box, all edges should be taped with clear packaging tape to secure same
Place bar code label on one end of box as shown (no other location)
How do you properly package clothing?
Clothing once dry, be packaged in paper bags, to help prevent mold. Mold may form if any moisture is present and not allowed to evaporate.
How many clothing items can be placed in a bag?
Only one item per bag – never combine articles as this may cause cross contamination
How should wet clothing being packaged?
It may be placed in a paper bag, sealed, and then placed into an open toped plastic bag for transport to FIU where it will be PROPERLY AIR DRIED AND REPACKAGED when dry, into a new clean paper bag.
Consideration will be given to saving the original paper bag for trace evidence
How is beddign properly packaged?
bedding will also be placed into paper bags when it is collected. (Such as at a scene of sexual assault)
Computer collection
It is important and required that computers / hard drives, peripherals, are identified with model number and serial numbers and that this information be listed in the bar code system.
plae bar code in conspicuous location, such as on top of unit
What should be collected with the computer/ electronics?
When collecting electronics, take power cords, “wall wart” power units and any cords attached as they may be unique to the uni
