How to

The how-to section covers information on how to perform specific tasks, including reducing a digital trail, performing genetic tests, how to prevent medical malpractice litigation, and how to protect cardholder data.

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.

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.

December 05, 2016 | 5 minutes read

Evidence Training | Refresher Training

Arriving at an appropriate formula for refresher training doesn’t have to be major headache. Using research to arrive at your plan is a way to eliminate some of the long thought that can slow your progress.

November 21, 2016 | 5 minutes read

Evidence Records Triage | Deciding What to Remove and When

Evidence rooms are beasts that require intensive care upfront, to get them in order and ready for use. Once your evidence room is up to the standards, it will get your agency closer to its goals of transparency, integrity, and efficiency.

November 14, 2016 | 6 minutes read

Evidence Records Management | What To Maintain | What Not To

Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork. That’s the problem with government service. Because our evidence room can’t become a document warehouse, we’re not a magazine wholesaler, we’re a public safety agency storing and transferring evidence.

October 17, 2016 | 5 minutes read

Evidence Training | Training the Line

Effective evidence handling training is crucial. Use in-service sessions for targeted issues, annual training for refreshers, and monthly instruction days for continuous improvement. Engaging and relevant training builds investment and respect.

October 10, 2016 | 8 minutes read

Building Agency Evidence Room Structure

A test of any agency is finding a personnel structure that works for their evidence room, and their culture. The fact is, as you look around the room, you’ll likely find that your officers are great officers, and they have specialized knowledge that helps get through challenging moments the agency faces.

September 26, 2016 | 3 minutes read

Shoe impressions | Evidence management

Securing a crime scene quickly and accurately is crucial. Properly preserving evidence, like shoe impressions, is essential for investigations. Using digital evidence management software for photo logging helps maintain evidence integrity.

September 19, 2016 | 3 minutes read

Digital evidence on VHS tapes

Many agencies still store crucial evidence on VHS tapes, posing risks like loss, tampering, and difficulty in managing. Digitize and secure VHS evidence in digital management systems now to avoid future issues and ensure evidence integrity.

August 29, 2016 | 14 minutes read

Training & Standards for Evidence Room Personnel

In this article, we’re going to examine the types of training evidence personnel, sworn or otherwise, will need in order to run a sufficient evidence room. We’ll also talk about the type of training that your personnel will not only need to be proficient in, but also what training they need to oversee for the rest of your agency.

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