Packaging Flashcards
how do you preserve evidence
paper
plastic
what does packaging evidence in plastic do?
plastic destroys fingerprints in transport
moisture in plastic creates mold/mildew destroying biological evidence
what to avoid with packaging evidence?
avoid heat and sunlight, keep items at room temperature
what are the exceptions to plastic bags?
drugs going to lab only
currency bags only
first rule for the laboratory
all items must be properly packaged and sealed with correct labeled information and biohazard stickers
second rule for the laboratory
request for laboratory examination form must be correctly filled out
third rule of the laboratory
items will not be accepted in packaging smaller than a 5x7 envelope
fourth rule for the laboratory
make packaging as small as possible for minimal storage, but do not pack items tightly
why can’t envelopes be smaller than 5x7?
-because really small packages get lost
-item packages need to be cut into and resealed several different items
what type of clothing or bedding needs to dry in drying rack before packaging?
wet, bloody clothing, or bedding
use additional ? to separate wet/bloody clothing
wrap in brown paper
steps to packaging wet/bloody evidence?
dry in drying rack
wrap in brown paper
package in brown paper bag
bio hazard sticker
separate victim and suspect items
if bloodstain is wet, how do you keep it from leaking to the other side of the shirt?
use butcher block to separate front from back
types of trace evidence
hair
fibers
soil
glass
paint chips
way to to pick up trace evidence
tweezers
post-it notes
gloved fingers
