Exhibits

Question 1

what is an exhibit

Answer 1

any item which comes into the possession of police during the course of any investigation, whether or not it is eventually tendered in formal evidence

Question 2

prior experience for OC exhibits

Answer 2

• mass exhibit handling
• forensic principles
• methods for exhibit recovery
• approved procedures for packaging and security of evidence
• managing contamination and cross contamination
• use of IMT/Prop

Question 3

OC exhibits role

Answer 3

Establishing and maintaining exhibit management systems
Maintaining security and continuity of all exhibits
Accurately record exhibit.
Standards in relation to recovery, handling, labelling, storage, submission to experts, court presentation and disposal.

Question 4

Communication between OC exhibits and OC/2IC may include

Answer 4

what exhibits have been found and their movements
the results of any examinations
whether any further enquiries are required

Question 5

OC exhibits should only accept an exhibit if:

Answer 5

Labelled correctly - exhibit number, op/file, date/time/person located
Packaged correctly - sealed, label visible, secured
Any initial action required - drying room

Question 6

what is discussed at a forensic strategy meeting?

Answer 6

examinations of exhibits - what exhibits, by who, when (priority)
plan for any work still to be required to assist reconstruction
an agreed reconstruction of events relevant to the crime

Question 7

Steps re exhibit to examiner

Answer 7

• ensure the plan is confirmed through the forensic strategy meeting
• record in IMT/prop about the decision and why
• ensure OC has authorised examination
• prepare POL143
• ensure exhibits prepared (sealed, labeled, numbered, all matches)
• deliever exhibits for prompt action
• inform expert if no longer required

Question 8

POL143 to contain

Answer 8

circumstances of case, purpose of examination, location of where from, whether any exhibits require special attention (damp), authorised

Question 9

During trial, OC exhibits role

Answer 9

• transported exhibits to and from court
• security at venue
• production as directed by prosecutor

Question 10

IMT exhibit numbers

Answer 10

10,000 Admin
15,000 Victim
20,000 Witnesses
30,000 Scene
70,000 Suspects

Question 11

chain of custody

Answer 11

includes every individual who has had custody of an exhibit. It is used to demonstrate the integrity and therefore admissibility of exhibits

Question 11

chain of custody

Answer 11

includes every individual who has had custody of an exhibit. It is used to demonstrate the integrity and therefore admissibility of exhibits