CSC CSC Evidence & Property Management 2

Question 1

Why is it important to maintain a secure evidence log in a courthouse setting?

Accepted Answer

To ensure legal admissibility, accountability, and prevent tampering with evidence

Answer

To allow judges to review security procedures

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To track which officers handled the most items each week

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To provide statistics for the courthouse annual report

Question 2

A court security officer discovers a piece of evidence has been removed from its storage location without authorization. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to a supervisor immediately and document the discrepancy

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Re-file the evidence in a new location

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Search the building for the missing evidence before reporting

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Assume an authorized person moved it and take no action

Question 3

What is the primary concern when handling biological evidence or bio-hazardous items found in a courthouse?

Accepted Answer

Preventing contamination and ensuring officer safety through use of proper PPE

Answer

Preserving the item for resale

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Expediting the return of the item to the owner

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Photographing the item before touching it

Question 4

How long should property receipts typically be retained by courthouse security?

Accepted Answer

In accordance with the agency's records retention policy

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Until the end of each workday

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Only until the item is returned to its owner

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For exactly 30 days

Question 5

A courthouse security officer receives a package addressed to a judge. What is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Screen the package using established security protocols before delivery

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Deliver it directly to the judge's chambers without inspection

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Return it to the sender as policy prohibits all deliveries

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Hold it in the break room until the judge requests it

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a break in the chain of custody?

Accepted Answer

An item being transferred without documentation

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Two officers simultaneously documenting an item

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An officer signing in evidence at the beginning of their shift

Answer

A supervisor verifying the evidence log at end of shift