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Evidence and Property Management Flashcards

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

    Answer: Dried completely and packaged in breathable paper bags or envelopes

    Biological evidence must be dried and packaged in breathable paper packaging. Airtight plastic bags trap moisture, promoting mold growth and bacterial degradation that destroys DNA.

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

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

    Missing evidence must be immediately reported to a supervisor and documented — any delay or concealment could constitute obstruction of justice and compromise prosecutions.

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

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

    Latent fingerprint collection on smooth surfaces involves: applying appropriate powder, photographing the developed print, then lifting with fingerprint tape and mounting on a card.

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

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

    Florida law requires that unclaimed property be held for a statutory period, that proper notices be provided to potential owners, and that legal procedures be followed before disposal.

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

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

    Florida CJSTC standards require complete documentation on evidence labels: case number, collection date/time, location, collecting officer's name and ID, and item description — supporting chain of custody.

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

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

    Access to evidence by defense attorneys must follow formal legal channels — typically through discovery requests in the court process or via the prosecutor's office — not direct access to the evidence room.