Exhibits Flashcards
The Overall responsibilities of O/C Exhibits:
REDS CEPPERR
Receive Exhibit
Ensure it is labelled by finder and with exhibit schedule
Deliver for examination or analysis
Securing the exhibits
Consult 2IC on relevance and if further enquires are needed
Ensure it is uniquely numbered
Prepare exhibit for court
Produce exhibit in court
Ensure continuity of evidence is maintained
Record exhibit in exhibit register
Record all movement
Dealing with exhibits
CAMP DPMC
Consider its signifiance
Advise O/C scene
Mark the position where it was found
Photograph in situ
Do not touch
Plot the position on a sketch plan
Measure position from a fixed point
Consider fingerprints
Before Accepting Exhibits, ensure the person who seized it has:
PURPL
Preserved Correctly Unique exhibit number assigned Recorded on schedule Packaged and sealed correctly Labelled
Exhibit Numbering System
- be consistent
- delegate number to staff who will use it
- able to cope with multiple scenes
- be compatible with technology
- encompass all exhibits
A Very Wacky Admin System Sucks
ADMIN 1000 range VICTIM 15,000 range WITNESSES 20,000 range AREA Enquire 25,000 range SCENES 30,000 range SUSPECTS 70,000 range
Forensic Strategy Meeting:
Those who attend include:
- O/C Investigation and 2IC
- O/C Exhibits
- Crime Scene Co-ordinator
- O/C Scene