Exhibits

Question 1

What should you do when you find an exhibit?

Answer 1

x8 (3 P’s)

Don't touch or move it
Advice OC scene to view it
Significance for reconstruction?
Photo in situ
Fingerprints?
Position - mark it!
Position - measure from fixed point
Position - plot on sketch plan

Question 2

As O/C Exhibits, someone brings you an exhibit. What should you check they have done?

Answer 2

PURPL

Preserved it
Unique exhibit number from allocated number range
Recorded on exhibit schedule
Packaged, labelled, sealed as per SOP
Labelled it (exh no, op name)

Question 3

List the overall responsibilities of O/C Exhibits.

Answer 3

x11 (last 3 points relate to Court)

Receive exhibits
Ensure labelled and with exhibit schedule
Ensure uniquely numbered
Record in Exhibit Register
Record movements
Secure
Deliver for examination/analysis
Consult 2 I/C on relevance and further enquiries
Prepare for production in Court
Ensure continuity of evidence
Produce in Court