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May 08, 2017 | 7 minutes read

Evidence Collection | First Responder Duties

Proper preparation makes handling unexpected scenes efficient. Training officers is crucial for maintaining an agency’s effectiveness and reputation.

April 24, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Evidence Room | Documenting the Work

Documenting property operation workloads doesn’t have to be difficult. By annotating tasks, items, labor types, and organizing paperwork, you can significantly reduce the effort required.

April 10, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Evidence Room | Scheduling & Manpower

Effective evidence room staffing requires balancing workload, with one officer handling 6,000-7,000 pieces of evidence annually. Scheduling should prioritize purging, and staff hours must align with operational needs.

April 03, 2017 | 3 minutes read

Evidence Room | Policy

Evidence room policy should cover retention schedules, owner contact procedures, destruction methods, storage specs, and audit frequencies. Each aspect should be distinct from general orders and procedures to ensure coverage and clarity.

March 27, 2017 | 8 minutes read

Evidence Room | Evidence Data Collection

Once a difficult task, collecting data on the production of evidence rooms has become standard. Knowledge of items entered into system, stored, and disposed of, are common numbers evaluated when considering the workload in the evidence room.

March 13, 2017 | 9 minutes read

Evidence Training | Firearms Handling, Packaging, and Storing Standards

This guide provides an overview of handling, packaging, and managing firearms, from start to finish. Firearms present unique challenges and require different storage methods compared to other evidence types.

March 06, 2017 | 9 minutes read

Evidence Training | Narcotics Handling, Packaging, and Storing Standards

Constant exposure to narcotics evidence poses safety and health risks, making it crucial for agencies to address these concerns. Incorporate proper training, construction, and ensure narcotics evidence is stored separately.

February 13, 2017 | 6 minutes read

Evidence Room Operations | Auction Specialist

Agency auctions have traditionally been conducted in various ways, with a recent shift toward privatization. Keeping this function within the department has its pros, and there are strategies to minimize the impact of conducting internal auctions.

February 06, 2017 | 5 minutes read

What to do with Seized Evidence

The case is closed, and the suspect is convicted. With no need to store seized evidence, what should law enforcement do with it? Is destruction always required?

January 16, 2017 | 9 minutes read

Electronics & Jewelry Evidence Handling, Packaging, and Storing Standards

Handling electronics and jewelry as evidence requires specialized packaging, storage, and documentation. Special considerations include preventing tampering, ensuring secure storage, and avoiding damage during handling.