FDLE Evidence and Property Management 2

Question 1

How should biological evidence (blood, saliva, tissue) be packaged to prevent degradation?

Accepted Answer

Dried completely and packaged in breathable paper bags or envelopes

Answer

Sealed in airtight plastic bags immediately after collection

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Placed in plastic bags with silica gel desiccant packets

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Refrigerated in sealed glass containers

Question 2

What is the proper procedure when an officer discovers that evidence has gone missing from the property room?

Accepted Answer

Immediately report the missing evidence to a supervisor and document the discovery

Answer

Conduct an informal search before reporting to avoid embarrassing the agency

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Replace the missing evidence before the case goes to court

Answer

Wait 30 days to see if the evidence is located before reporting

Question 3

What is the recommended method for collecting a latent fingerprint from a smooth surface?

Accepted Answer

Apply appropriate fingerprint powder, photograph, then lift with fingerprint tape

Answer

Lift directly with tape without any powder application

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Photograph only, as powdering destroys the print

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Collect the entire surface and submit it to the lab for processing

Question 4

Under Florida law, what is the standard for disposal of unclaimed property held by law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Property must be held for a specified period, notices given, and then proper legal procedures followed for disposal

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Property may be disposed of immediately after a case is closed

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Property can be auctioned at any time to fund department operations

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Officers may keep unclaimed property if it is not returned within 60 days

Question 5

What information MUST be included on evidence packaging labels per Florida CJSTC standards?

Accepted Answer

Case number, date/time collected, location, collector's name/ID, and item description

Answer

Only the case number and item description

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The suspect's name and anticipated charge only

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Date collected and officer's badge number only

Question 6

A defense attorney requests access to evidence held by the police department in a pending case. What is the proper procedure?

Accepted Answer

Access requires formal discovery processes through the court or prosecutor's office

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The evidence room officer may provide access based on the attorney's bar card

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The requesting attorney can access evidence by contacting the lead detective directly

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Evidence is never shared with defense attorneys before trial