Exhibit Man Flashcards
OC EX - qual det with previous exp in
Mass exhibit handling
Forensic principles
Methods of exh recovery
Approved procedures for pack/sec of EV
Managing contamination and cross- contamination issues
Use of standard documentation as per IMT
What is the purpose of OC exh
Resp for estb and maintaining exh management system and maintaining the physical security and continuity for all exh
Duties will culminate in the provision of an accurately recorded exh package and the availability of exh required throughout court process
In smaller investigations what may OC arch do in conjunction with OV INV
Conduct an appreciation and facilitate a thorough interrogation of every exh to establish
EV value of each exh
Investigate opp presented by each exh
Further enq needed
OC EXH has a responsibility to maintain awareness of the significance of each exh and what examinations may be available.
What other specific matters regarding each exhibit must OC exh determine
Ensure all exh fully exam - in accordance with forensic strategy meeting discussions
Maintain awareness of significance of each exh and what exam available
Determine plan record examination and interrogation of every exhibit and estb its relevance to the INV
Describe four responsibilities of the OC exh in a serious crime
Estb and maintain exh management systems
Maintaining physical security
Estb required standards for recovery/handling/labelling/storage/submission to experts/presentation at court and disposal
Arranging transportation of exh to and from court for their security at court and their production as directed by the prosecutor
Why is it important to develop a forensic strategy for the examination of exhibits
Allows OCE to prioritise tasks in line with the direction of the investigation. Strategy must be approved by OCI and be continually reviewed to keep in line with any developments
What action should OCE take when further enquiries are required
Must be highlighted to 2IC so that follow up enquiries can be initiated
Describe two topics covered during a forensic strategy meeting
What examinations ESR and others could conduct on exh
The priority each examination should receive
Describe chain of custody and state purpose
Representation of the connection between every individual who has custody of exh and accounting for its location and integrity from time discovered to time produced in court. Details custody and reason for being moved where it was stored and how handled
Purpose is to demonstrate its integrity and therefore admissibility
OCE attends all INV team conferences and
Makes exh register available
Provided updates regarding exh located and results of expert examinations
What is the purpose of a forensic strategy meeting
To determine which exh or other forensic examinations are required and the priority of these examinations
