Policy 802

Question 1

What is policy 802?

Answer 1

Property and evidence

Question 2

What is property?

Answer 2

Includes all items evidence, items taken for safekeeping and found property

Question 3

What is evidence?

Answer 3

Items taken or recovered in the course of an investigation that may be used in the prosecution of a case. This includes fingerprints and photographs

Question 4

What is safekeeping?

Answer 4

1. Property obtained by the department for safekeeping such as a firearm
2. Property taken for safekeeping under authority of law a law (5150)
3. Personal property of an arrestee not taken as evidence

Question 5

What is P.E.A.B.i.T.S?

Answer 5

Property Evidence Automated Booking Information and Tracking System

Question 6

Should all property be booked prior to getting off work?

Answer 6

Yes, unless otherwise approved by a supervisor

Question 7

What is the cash limit requiring the property supervisor take possession of it?

Answer 7

$2500.00 and the supervisor shall immediately place the currency in his vault

Question 8

How long will Relinquished firearms pursuant to 29810 be retained and are there exceptions?

Answer 8

Firearms will be retained for 30 days after which time the firearm is subject to destruction, retention or transfer except when:

1. Unless the court or DA determines it is necessary or proper ends of justice or appeal the convection.
2. The firearm was reported stolen, then it will be restored to the lawful owner as soon it’s not longer needed as evidence.