Evidence Management

Evidence-based management is making decisions through considering the evidence on file and thinking critically about the facts of data. Please, see the articles below on evidence management.

Evidence Room | Evidence Personnel Training
May 22, 2017 | 4 minutes read
Evidence Room | Evidence Personnel Training

Training for evidence personnel should include courses in evidence management, handling items like firearms and narcotics, and annual re-certifications. Prioritize comprehensive training to cover 99% of tasks, ensuring readiness for all challenges.

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Evidence Collection | First Responder Duties
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.

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Evidence Room | Documenting the Work
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.

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Evidence Room | Scheduling & Manpower
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.

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Evidence Room | Policy
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.

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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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