Exhibits

Question 1

The Overall responsibilities of O/C Exhibits:

REDS CEPPERR

Answer 1

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 exhibit movements

Question 2

Dealing with exhibits

CAMP DPMC

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Before Accepting Exhibits, ensure the person who seized it has:

PURPL

Answer 3

Preserved Correctly
Unique exhibit number assigned
Recorded on schedule
Packaged and sealed correctly
Labelled

Question 4

Exhibit Numbering System

Answer 4

• 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

Question 5

Forensic Strategy Meeting:

Those who attend include:

Answer 5

• O/C Investigation and 2IC
• O/C Exhibits
• Crime Scene Co-ordinator
• O/C Scene