NLVPD Procedure CH 9 Flashcards
What is the primary responsibility of officers when handling evidence or property?
To care for, control, and correctly process all evidence or property
Which of the following is considered non-evidentiary property discovered by a finder?
Found property
Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence that must be carefully handled and processed?
Expired food
In evidence collection, what should be done first when arriving at a crime scene?
Take photographs
How should narcotics suspected to be fentanyl be handled?
With extreme care, double bagged, and labeled as ‘suspected fentanyl’
When firearms evidence is collected, which of the following must always be done before it is packaged?
The weapon must be unloaded and rendered safe
What should officers do when collecting bloodstained fabric items as evidence?
Package the items loosely and separately in paper bags
If blood is drawn for evidence, which of the following must always be done?
The chain of custody must be signed and documented
In the case of a sexual assault, what is required if the victim wishes to remain anonymous?
A ‘Jane Doe’ kit is taken and retained by the medical center
What must be done with Buccal swabs obtained during the booking process?
They must be packaged in an evidence envelope
How should explosives or flammable materials be handled by officers?
The officer should call the Fire Department and turn the materials over to them
What must be done when conducting a Presumptive Field Test on controlled substances?
The test must be done under conditions free from adverse weather or safety issues
When collecting a sexual assault kit, what is the officer’s responsibility?
Only complete a property page if they physically have the kit
What must be done after the Presumptive Field Test confirms the presence of a controlled substance?
The certified examining officer signs the chain of custody and prepares the substance for booking
Supervisory Responsibilities: Day shift sergeants will be responsible for an adequate supply of test kits and accessories, such as disposable _______ gloves.
latex
Supervisory Responsibilities: If, at the conclusion of the test, the certified examiner believes no controlled substance is indicated, the immediate supervisor will make the determination as to any further _______.
charges
Testing Inaccuracy Procedure: If an officer makes a second error in the Presumptive Field Test, they will be relieved of their authority to conduct tests for a minimum of _______ year(s).
1
Testing Inaccuracy Procedure: The conducting officer must attend a _______-hour refresher course after the first error in the testing procedure.
2
Impression Marks: Photographs of impression marks should be taken _______ to the surface of the impression.
at a 90-degree angle
Evidence Collection: When impounding items containing personal identifiers, officers must ensure that all identifying information is recorded on the _______ of the evidence package.
label
Evidence and Property Booking: When booking controlled substances, officers must ensure that the _______ or gross weight is recorded.
quantity
Evidence and Property Collection: Money being booked into the Evidence Vault may be categorized as Evidence (E), Safekeeping (X), Found (F), or _______ (I).
Impounded/Seized
Evidence and Property Collection: When packaging narcotics, the _______ Test result form must be sealed and submitted inside of the evidence envelope.
Presumptive
Evidence and Property Packaging: Certain types of property, such as firearms, jewelry, and money, should not be packaged together because they require _______ storage.
separate
Evidence and Property Packaging: A _______ sticker should be affixed to the exterior of packaging containing a syringe.
Bio-hazard
Evidence and Property Storage: Large items that cannot be secured with a chain should be placed in a secure Evidence Vault or _______ area.
holding
Evidence Vault Procedure: The evidence custodian conducts an in-custody inspection of all items at approximately _______ hours Monday through Thursday.
0800
Firearms Surrendered Under Court Order: When firearms are surrendered under a court order, the receiving officer will prepare a _______ Release form for Impound Property.
Property
Evidence Vault Procedure: No property will be accepted by the Evidence Vault unless it has been _______ properly, sealed, and signed.
packaged
When booking evidence or property that may be infectious, the officer must always follow ____________.
Universal Precautions
Bloodborne or possibly infectious clothing, materials, or property can only be taken into the ____________ area of the Police Department.
Bloodborne Pathogens Room
When arriving at the Bloodborne Pathogens Room, the officer must ____________ the appropriate evidence package/container.
Completely fill out
Prior to entering the locker area of the Bloodborne Pathogens Room, the officer must wear ____________ as appropriate for the evidence being processed.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The officer should place the evidence in a locker and ____________ it using the supplied padlock.
Secure
After processing evidence with dried substances, the officer should ____________ before removing the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Dispose of used PPE and biohazard bags
When transporting wet/bloody evidence, officers must place the items in ____________ for transport.
Biohazard bag
The officer must complete the Evidence Log, including their ____________ and the locker number used.
Name and serial number
When taking evidence with dried substances into the Bloodborne Pathogens Room, it is important to ____________ the evidence in the appropriate container.
Place
If the Evidence Vault is closed, the officer will deposit the evidence in ____________ for temporary booking.
The Evidence Lockers at SAC/NWAC
Chain of custody ensures the ____________ of evidence by documenting everyone who has handled it.
Integrity
The chain of custody includes the officers and others who have ____________ the evidence.
Handled
When evidence is transferred, a record must be made, reflecting the ____________ and time of the transfer.
Place
The number of individuals handling the evidence should be ____________ from the time it is found until it is presented in court.
Limited
When evidence must leave the possession of the Evidence Vault, the person to whom it is given must have ____________ business handling it.
Legitimate
The person receiving the evidence must sign the ____________ on the package to maintain the chain of custody.
Chain of custody
If any evidence is removed from the vault for a reason other than court presentation, it will be documented on a ____________ form.
Fingerprint Comparison/Evidence Processing
Evidence may be released for court with a ____________, and the Evidence Custodian will log the transfer into the computer.
Subpoena
When officers receive evidence, they must immediately sign the ____________ on each package and the property computer record.
Chain of custody
If evidence is returned from court, the officer will return it directly to the Evidence Vault personnel and it will be ____________.
Stored securely in an evidence locker
Evidence cannot be disposed of without ____________ from the Evidence Custodian or other authorized personnel.
Permission
Evidence for homicide cases is never ____________.
Cleared or destroyed
When a case is closed, the investigation officer must enter a ____________ report stating why the case was closed.
Follow-up
Only the ____________ is authorized to make the final determination on property dispositions.
Evidence Custodian
Evidence must be returned to the Evidence Vault by the ____________ they were taken, unless other arrangements are made.
End of the day
What is authorized to make the final determination on property dispositions?
Evidence Custodian
This role is critical in managing the chain of custody and evidence handling.
Evidence must be returned to the Evidence Vault by the ____________ they were taken.
End of the day
Requests for narcotics analysis must be initiated by a ____________ or higher authority.
Detective
Evidence for narcotics analysis is transported to the LVMPD Evidence Vault on the ____________ run by NLV Evidence Custodians.
Weekly
The lab chemist performing the test will sign the ____________ to maintain the chain of custody.
Chain of custody form
Blood Collection Kits for DUI testing are stored in the ____________ refrigerator at SAC or NWAC.
Secure
Blood Collection Kits must be sealed with one piece of ____________ evidence tape.
Red
For blood collection, a court order may be obtained if the sample is needed and ____________ by the individual.
Taken without consent
To have a laboratory form accepted, the Toxicology Request Form must include the ____________.
Officer’s badge number
The Chain of Possession Form must include the officer’s ____________.
P#
When submitting evidence for processing by the FBI or ATF, the Evidence Custodian must ____________ the evidence.
Package and ship
The CSI Bureau will prepare and process requests for testing by the ____________.
Detective Bureau
Evidence packages for testing by the FBI or ATF are sent by ____________ mail, return receipt requested.
First-class
Testing for Gunshot Residue (GSR) is conducted by the ____________ Laboratory.
Bexar County
Results of the GSR test will be mailed directly to the ____________.
Requesting individual
After GSR testing, the evidence package is sent directly back to the ____________ where it is returned to storage.
Evidence Vault
A completed Laboratory Request Form must be attached to the Blood Collection Kit with a ____________.
Rubber band
The CSI Bureau will conduct fingerprint comparison requests only upon receipt of a completed ____________.
Fingerprint Comparison/Process Request Form
The first two sections of the Fingerprint Comparison/Process Request Form must be completed by the ____________.
Requesting Officer
Upon completion of the fingerprint comparison examination, the CSI will ____________.
Fill out the bottom section of the request form
In urgent cases, the CSI will contact the requesting officer by ____________.
Phone
The CSI will enter fingerprints into ____________ first before attempting to send them to the FBI.
ABIS (Automated Biometric Identification System)
If CSI does not obtain a positive identity, they will ____________.
Fax the fingerprints to the FBI
Once a name, date of birth, state ID#, or FBI# is determined, a query will be run through ____________ by CSI or Records.
JLINK
For fingerprint comparison requests from patrol officers, the request form must be signed by the ____________.
Patrol Supervisor
The patrol supervisor must include their ____________ on the Fingerprint Comparison/Process Request Form.
P#
After CSI completes the fingerprint processing, the CSI will fill out the bottom portion of the request form with the ____________.
Date completed and CSI’s P#
If a CSI is unavailable to process a crime scene, the request for processing must be approved by the ____________.
Field Supervisor
For minor crime scenes, an officer may collect evidence after ____________ the location and photographing the evidence.
Documenting
If the crime scene cannot be secured until the arrival of a CSI, the field supervisor may assign an officer to ____________.
Stand by until a CSI is available
Major crime scenes will not be processed without a process request form from the ____________.
Lead Detective
When requesting processing from CSI Bureau personnel, one section of the request form must be completed: the ____________ section or the Photography section.
Process Request
If outside agency processing is needed, such as for fiber comparisons or DNA testing, detectives will submit the appropriate ____________.
Laboratory Form
If CSI is processing at the request of an outside agency, the completed form must be submitted to the ____________ for approval.
CSI Bureau Supervisor
When releasing a vehicle or property or seizing property in the field, the reporting officer(s) are to use a ____________.
Vehicle or Property Field Release Form
The Vehicle or Property Field Release Form should not be used to report ____________.
Stolen vehicles or property
The form consists of two copies: the original or ____________ copy, which is routed to the Records Bureau.
White
The second or ____________ copy of the form is given to the towing company agent or the owner or person in control of the seized property.
Yellow
The bottom portion of the Vehicle or Property Field Release Form is used to write a short ____________ regarding the use of the form and/or describe the property seized.
Narrative
The narrative on the form protects the officer completing it from ____________.
Liability
When using the form to receipt for seized property, the officer will check the ____________ block at the top of the form.
‘Other’
After completing the form, the officer will write ‘Receipt’ in the ____________ corner.
Upper right
The officer must leave the ____________ copy with the owner or person in control of the seized property.
Yellow
If CSI is impounding a vehicle in the vehicle bay pending a search warrant, CSI will complete a ____________.
Vehicle page
Once the vehicle has been processed by CSI, the vehicle page must be updated to indicate ____________.
Whether the hold is lifted and which tow yard has custody of the vehicle or if it has been released to the owner
