Evidence

Evidence pertains to facts or information demonstrating that something is true. Evidence can include information on frame rate, data breaches, smart home, metadata, national security, phenotyping, privacy, metadata, genetic tests, and privacy.

Evidence Room | Evidence Data Collection
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.

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Evidence Training | Firearms Handling, Packaging, and Storing Standards
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.

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Evidence Training | Narcotics Handling, Packaging, and Storing Standards
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.

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Evidence Room Operations | Auction Specialist
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.

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What to do with Seized Evidence
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?

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Electronics & Jewelry Evidence Handling, Packaging, and Storing Standards
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.

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Evidence Training | Currency Handling, Packaging, and Storing Standards
January 09, 2017 | 10 minutes read
Evidence Training | Currency Handling, Packaging, and Storing Standards

Evidence currency demands dual oversight at every stage. Two people must be involved to ensure the currency is unchanged, unaltered, and accounted for, with dual confirmation verifying its integrity throughout the process.

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Evidence Room | Packaging Manual
January 02, 2017 | 4 minutes read
Evidence Room | Packaging Manual

A packaging manual is crucial for any agency’s evidence room, setting standards for handling and maintaining evidence. Addressing these issues promptly ensures your agency meets the expected standards for maintaining evidence integrity.

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Evidence Room | Procedures Manual
December 19, 2016 | 7 minutes read
Evidence Room | Procedures Manual

Outline procedures in public safety to define activities clearly. Use software to automate tasks and streamline evidence management. Define roles, processing, destruction, and reporting standards to ensure proper handling of evidence and property.

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Evidence Room | General Orders
December 12, 2016 | 8 minutes read
Evidence Room | General Orders

General orders and policy get confused with one another a lot and are mistaken to be the same thing. Administrators are likely guiltier of this than line staff, because they must address both general orders and policy usually in the same question.

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