Exhibits

Question 1

Role of

O/C Exhibits

(REDCREEPS)

Answer 1

O/C Exhibits

(REDCREEPS)

Receiving exhibits
Ensure exhibit is labelled by finder and accompanied with exhibit schedule
Deliver exhibit for analysis / examination
Consult 2IC regarding relevance and further enquires
Record exhibit in exhibit register
Ensure exhibit is uniquely numbered
Ensure security and continuity maintained- recording all movements
Prepare and producing relevant exhibit for court
Securing the exhibits

Question 2

Name the key attributes that an exhibit numbering system should have:

Answer 2

1. Be consistent
2. Allow delegation of exhibit numbers to staff who will be using them
3. Cope with multiple scenes
4. Be compatible with technology, allowing searching to be conducted using exhibit numbers
5. Encompass all exhibits eg medical examination kits (MEKS) reference blood samples and photographs lent to ESR

Question 3

Name the approved series of five digit exhibit number ranges:

Answer 3

Admin
10000

Victim
15000

Witnesses
20000

Area enquiries
25000

Scenes
30000

Suspects
70000

Question 4

Before accepting any exhibit into their custody OC Exhibits must ensure the person has seized them has:

Answer 4

1. Correctly preserved the exhibit
2. Labelled each exhibit with exhibit number and name of op
3. Correctly recorded the exhibit on the exhibit schedule
4. Labelled, separately packaged and sealed the exhibit- standard operating procedure
5. Assign a unique exhibit number from the allocated number range.