HPM 70.1

Question 1

The goal of packaging is to maintain the item’s evidentiary value and protect employees from potential ______. HPM 70.1 5-3

Answer 1

injury

Question 2

All items submitted for storage _____ be packaged in the same manner regardless of the reason for the item’s storage. HPM 70.1 5-3

Answer 2

shall

Question 3

It may be necessary for an Area to deviate from the policy located in this chapter in order to comply with ________________ or court requirements. HPM 70.1 5-3

Answer 3

local laboratory

Question 4

Employees _____ place all property and evidence in the designated property and evidence temporary storage lockers prior to the end of their work shift. Employees shall not store property and evidence in a personal locker or any other location. HPM 70.1 5-3

Answer 4

shall

Question 5

When property is booked for safekeeping, such as a wallet or backpack, and evidence/contraband from the same incident is collected, such as drugs or weapons, the property shall be packaged ______________ the evidence/contraband. HPM 70.1 5-4

Answer 5

separately from

Question 6

Officers shall use an appropriately sized container to package items unless an item is required to be packaged in a certain container (refer to Figures 5-1 through 5-10). The selection should be large enough to allow for adequate room to ____ and ______ an item. All containers shall be new and clean to prevent the contamination of samples. HPM 70.1 5-4

Answer 6

open; reseal

Question 7

All packaged items shall have the following handwritten information on the package: (a) ____________________ (b) Item number(s) (e.g., Item 1, Items 3 and 4). (c) Initials, ID number of booking officer, and booking date across the evidence tape seal being sure the information overlaps both the evidence tape and the package. HPM 70.1 5-8

Answer 7

Property control number

Question 8

Tamper resistant plastic evidence bags containing controlled substances, currency, or any other item of value shall use ____ sensitive item serialized evidence tape around the overlapping ends of the package to create an evidentiary seal where the booking officer shall write their initials, ID number, and date. HPM 70.1 5-9

Answer 8

blue

Question 9

The CHP 557, File/Photo Envelope, containing only a DVD recording, ________ require the use of strapping tape around the seal of the envelope. The flap shall be sealed by moistening the gummed strip and pressing the flap closed. The red evidence tape shall then cover the seal of the envelope. The booking officer shall write their initials, ID number, and date across the seal. HPM 70.1 5-9

Answer 9

does not

Question 10

All other paper and cardboard product packaged items (i.e., envelopes, paper bags), except blood/urine kits, shall use _________ tape to securely close the package. HPM 70.1 5-9

Answer 10

strapping

Question 11

All packaged items shall have a ________ label placed on the package. There should only be one bar code label per package unless otherwise specified. HPM 70.1 5-9

Answer 11

bar code

Question 12

Items with no evidentiary value, low monetary value, or which will not require laboratory testing, such as in-custody property, ___ be packaged together under one item number with a detailed list of its contents made in the comments section of the item number in the evidence RMS case file. HPM 70.1 5-9

Answer 12

may

Question 13

When an item needs to be returned, the booking officer and their __________ shall be sent a notification of the refusal through the evidence RMS with clear instructions on how to remedy any deficiencies. HPM 70.1 5-12

Answer 13

supervisor

Question 14

There are occasions when packages need to be opened to examine, copy, or test an item. No package shall be opened in order to verify contents during any inventory, or departmental or command inspection. If during an inventory, or departmental or command inspection a package is suspected of being tampered with, the Area commander shall be notified immediately. Do not open to verify its contents without the _______________ approval. HPM 70.1 5-12

Answer 14

Area commander’s

Question 15

The package shall not be opened along the ________ seal. This seal must be preserved. HPM 70.1 5-13

Answer 15

original

Question 16

Seal the opening that was created using _________ tape, regardless of the type of packaging material. HPM 70.1 5-13

Answer 16

strapping

Question 17

If an item’s original packaging cannot be preserved, the item will need to be repackaged using new packaging materials. When repackaging the item, the ______________ shall be placed in the new packaging, along with the item, in order to preserve the chain of custody of the original seal. HPM 70.1 5-13

Answer 17

original packaging

Question 18

Departmental personnel __________ perform presumptive field tests solely to confirm the identification of suspected narcotics. HPM 70.1 7-3

Answer 18

shall not

Question 19

The ____________________ system tests and __________________________ devices are the only types of self-contained drug test kits authorized for use by the Department; however, an Area may be required by a court to use a different brand of self-contained drug test kits. HPM 70.1 7-3

Answer 19

narcotics identification kit (NIK); Thermo Fisher Scientific TruNarc Narcotics Analyzer (TruNarc)

Question 20

To ensure other employees are not exposed, an officer handling hazardous substances shall work in an area _________ from other employees and foot traffic. HPM 70.1 7-9

Answer 20

isolated

Question 21

_______ is the basis for both investigative and judicial decisions. It is a means of proving or disproving facts and issues on trial in a court of law. (HPM 70.1, 2-3, 3)

Answer 21

Evidence

Question 22

If a departmental MAIT or Critical Incident Investigation Team is used, the team leader or lead person will normally assume functional responsibility for crime scene coordination and collection of evidence under the overall direction of the incident commander. Unless directed otherwise by a _______, the primary investigating officer will act as the custodian of evidence and assume security responsibilities. (HPM 7-1, 3-6, b1)

Answer 22

Supervisor

Question 23

_______ who are arrested must be advised of their rights regardless of questioning (Section 625 Welfare and Institutions Code). (HPM 70.1 (3-7, 3)

Answer 23

Juveniles

Question 24

The number of searchers should usually be _______ to prevent the destruction of evidence and complication of future court proceedings. (HPM 70.1, 3-10, b)

Answer 24

limited

Question 25

Suggested search methods are: (1) Strip Method. (2) Grid Method. (3) Zone Method. (4) ____ Method. (5) Aerial Method. (HPM 70.1, 3-10, c1-4)

Answer 25

Spiral

Question 26

Conducting the search / Evaluate the Scene.
First evaluate the scene and consider:
(1) Obvious signs and traces of activity.
(2) The probable entry and exit points used by the participants or offenders.
(3) Items immediately apparent to have _________ value.
(4) The size and shape of the scene. (HPM 70.1, 3-13, 10a-e)

Answer 26

evidentiary

Question 27

A ___ shall be kept of all personnel who enter and leave the crime scene in
major crime cases. (HPM 70.1, 3-14, 7)

Answer 27

log

Question 28

If an investigator encounters a _______ scene beyond the skills of the personnel assigned, the investigator should request the assistance of an allied agency or local laboratory crime scene investigator in order to ensure the highest level of integrity and preservation of the items to be collected. (HPM 70.1, 4-3, 2)

Answer 28

complex

Question 29

Plastic, tamper-resistant bags should be used as often as possible to _______ evidence. They provide the best storage device for most evidence. Plastic bags shall not be used for packaging of items which may contain biological materials, such as blood, semen, saliva, blood stains, fingerprint evidence, living plant material, or other moist items, as it can cause the specimens to retain moisture, which promotes bacterial growth and sample deterioration. Additionally, plastic bags should not be used when other agreements have been made with the crime laboratory or district or city attorney’s office. (HPM 70.1, 4-5, b1)

Answer 29

store

Question 30

Correspondence envelopes are often not ________ at the corners. Unsealed corners allow small particles of evidence to leak and become lost. If tape is used to seal the corners, avoid allowing the adhesive to contact the evidence. Adhesive on the tape can contaminate and invalidate testing of some types of evidence. Manila envelopes or kraft paper bags can be used for the storage of larger items and items which may contain biological materials such as clothing. Manila envelopes may also be subject to similar leakage; therefore, precautions should be taken. (HPM 70.1, 4-5, b2)

Answer 30

sealed

Question 31

If it is necessary to use correspondence envelopes for the packaging of small particles of evidence that may be easily lost, place such items in a folded paper bindle to prevent loss of material, and secure with tape or a paper clip before placing in the container. Do _____ use staples to seal the paper bindle. (HPM 70.1, 4-5, 2a)

Answer 31

not

Question 32

_______ should not be used to seal evidence in any type of container. Staples make opening the container difficult, and they also leave small holes that can allow evidence to leak out. (HPM 70.1, 4-5, 2b)

Answer 32

Staples

Question 33

Items which, due to their size or shape, do not lend themselves to standard _________ should be marked with a plastic ID tag. The plastic ID tag shall have the evidence number written on it in addition to a barcode label. (HPM 70.1, 4-5, c)

Answer 33

packaging

Question 34

All tape seals _____ have the booking officer’s initials, ID number, and date packaged written so the markings are on both the evidence tape and the packaging. (HPM 70.1, 4-6, 5a)

Answer 34

shall

Question 35

Many kits, such as ______ and urine kits, include labels. All of the information requested on the label should be completed. (HPM 70.1, 4-6, 5a)

Answer 35

blood

Question 35

All containers being submitted for storage in the _________ room shall have, at a minimum, the evidence number written on the packaging and have a barcode label affixed. (HPM 70.1, 4-6, 5a)

Answer 35

evidence

Question 36

When describing items for notation on a CHP 36, ________ Receipt, or in the evidence records management system, they should never include assumptions or conclusions. (HPM 70.1, 4-6, 6)

Answer 36

Property

Question 37

Large quantities of controlled substances in excess of 10 pounds in gross weight, or 2 pounds for growing or harvested cannabis, may be _________ without a court order pursuant to Section 11479 of the Health and Safety Code (HSC) so long as specific requirements are satisfied. These requirements include random sampling and photographs of the seizure (refer to the section for specific information). It is important to note, only the excess (the amount greater than the 10 pounds of the controlled substance, or the amount greater than the 2 pound of the cannabis) may be destroyed. To comply with the requirements of Section 11479 HSC, the involved Division commander is the Commissioner’s designee for purposes of destruction of controlled substances in excess of the aforementioned weights. No action shall be taken toward the destruction of controlled substances pursuant to Section 11479 HSC without the approval of the Division commander and consultation with the Office of Internal Affairs (OIA). This section is primarily applied to large drug seizures associated with clandestine laboratories. (HPM 70.1, 4-7, 7a)

Answer 37

destroyed

Question 38

If an investigation results in the _______ of a large quantity of cannabis or other cannabis products for criminal offenses, and an Area is unable to adequately store the amount seized due to insufficient secured space within their evidence room, the Area shall make arrangements with an adjoining Area for storage of the seized items. (HPM 70.1, 4-8, b1)

Answer 38

seizure

Question 39

All _________ shall be unloaded and made safe prior to transport, being careful not to destroy potential evidence such as fingerprints, blood, or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Once removed from a loaded firearm, the chambered round of ammunition should be carefully placed in a small envelope separate from any other ammunition. Ammunition located in a magazine should remain in the magazine when forensic testing of the firearm is needed. (HPM 70.1, 4-9, d)

Answer 39

weapons

Question 40

Pursuant to Section 33800 of the Penal Code (PC), when the Department takes custody of a firearm, a receipt describing the firearm shall be issued to the person who possessed the firearm. The receipt is the yellow copy of the CHP 36. The receipt shall include the following:
(a) The make and model of the firearm.
(b) The serial number and other identification or markings on the firearm.
(c) _______ the firearm may be recovered.
(d) Any applicable time limit for recovery.
(e) The date after which the owner or possessor may recover the firearm pursuant to Section 33850 PC. (HPM 70.1, 4-9, 1a-e)

Answer 40

When

Question 41

Serial numbers on firearms ___________ prior to the Gun Control Act of 1968 may be located anywhere on the firearm. Additionally, serial numbers may not exist on shotguns or .22 caliber rifles. Contact the OIA or the Academy, Weapons Control Unit, for additional assistance. (HPM 70.1, 4-10, NOTE)

Answer 41

manufactured

Question 42

If a ______ is seized at a scene and will require any type of forensic testing and a gun box is not available, the pistol should be placed in a clean manila envelope for transport back to the office for proper packaging. If a rifle is seized and will require any type of forensic testing, every effort should be made to have a rifle box brought to the scene in order to transport the rifle back to the office for proper packaging. (HPM 70.1, 4-10, 2)

Answer 42

pistol

Question 43

The vulnerability of ________ stored information requires special precautions be taken to ensure its retrieval at a later time. Therefore, the following procedures for home personal computers or laptop computers should be followed in order to ensure proper preservation. These procedures are for first responders that are not trained as Computer Forensic Examiners/Analysts. (HPM 70.1, 4-10, e)

Answer 43

electronically

Question 44

It is important to note that some modern laptop/tablet computers often have internal ________ communication capabilities and could potentially be manipulated by the owner if they have power and the ability to receive a wireless signal. Consider using a Faraday bag or similar device to block communication to the computer. (HPM 70.1, 4-11, NOTE)

Answer 44

wireless

Question 45

When seizing storage media as evidence, make sure to collect the _________ manuals and any documentation or notes associated with the storage media being seized. Document the steps involved in the seizure of the storage media and keep them away from magnets, radio transmitters, and other potentially damaging devices. (HPM 70.1, 4-13, 5)

Answer 45

instruction