O/C Exhibits

Question 1

Responsibilities

Answer 1

1) Receiving the exhibits
2) Exhibits are labelled and accompanied by an exhibit schedule
3) Uniquely numbered
4) In the exhibit register
5) Record all movements
6) Secure exhibits
7) Deliver for examination or analysis
8) Consult on relevance and any further inquiries
9) Prepare exhibits for court
10) Ensure continuity of evidence
11) Produce relevant exhibits in court

Question 2

Exhibit numbering

Answer 2

1) be consistent
2) allow delegation of exhibit numbers to staff using them
3) be able to cope with multiple scenes
4) Be compatible with technology e.g. 5 digit
5) Encompass all exhibits

Question 3

How to preserve exhibits

Answer 3

1) not touch or move it
2) advise the O/C scene to view it
3) consider its significance for reconstruction
4) photograph in situ
5) consider fingerprints
6) mark the position where it was found
7) measure the position from a fixed object
8) plot the position on a sketch plan