FREE NCJOSI2 Reading Comprehension of Policies and Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

Based on Department Policy 401.5, which of the following items should be used to package a bloody shirt collected as evidence?

**Policy 401.5 Excerpt:** All collected evidence must be immediately secured. Biological evidence must be packaged in breathable paper bags, never plastic, to prevent degradation. All items must be logged into the evidence tracking system before the end of the officer's shift. Access to the main evidence locker is restricted to the Evidence Custodian and the on-duty Shift Supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A breathable paper bag.

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A sealed plastic evidence bag.

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A standard cardboard box.

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The officer's duty bag until the end of shift.

Question 2

According to Policy 401.5, who is permitted to access the main evidence locker besides the Evidence Custodian?

**Policy 401.5 Excerpt:** All items must be logged into the evidence tracking system before the end of the officer's shift. The chain of custody form must be initiated by the collecting officer. Access to the main evidence locker is restricted to the Evidence Custodian and the on-duty Shift Supervisor. Any suspected breach in the chain of custody must be reported immediately.

Accepted Answer

The on-duty Shift Supervisor.

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The collecting officer.

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Any sworn officer on duty.

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The Chief of Police.

Question 3

An officer collects evidence at 3:00 PM and their shift ends at 11:00 PM. According to Policy 401.5, when is the latest the evidence must be logged into the tracking system?

**Policy 401.5 Excerpt:** All collected evidence must be immediately secured by the collecting officer. Biological evidence must be packaged in breathable paper bags. All items must be logged into the evidence tracking system before the end of the officer's shift. The chain of custody form must be initiated by the collecting officer.

Accepted Answer

Before the end of the officer's shift.

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Immediately upon collection.

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Within one hour of collection.

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Within 24 hours of collection.

Question 4

What is the first action an officer must take after noticing a potential break in the chain of custody for a piece of evidence?

**Policy 401.5 Excerpt:** The chain of custody form must be initiated by the collecting officer and signed by every individual who subsequently handles the evidence. Access to the main evidence locker is restricted. Any suspected breach in the chain of custody must be reported to the Shift Supervisor immediately for documentation.

Accepted Answer

Report it to the Shift Supervisor.

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Correct the form themselves.

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Discard the evidence.

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Wait until the end of the shift to file a report.

Question 5

Who is responsible for starting the chain of custody form for a piece of evidence?

**Policy 401.5 Excerpt:** All collected evidence must be immediately secured by the collecting officer. All items must be logged into the evidence tracking system. The chain of custody form must be initiated by the collecting officer and signed by every individual who subsequently handles the evidence.

Accepted Answer

The collecting officer.

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The Evidence Custodian.

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The on-duty Shift Supervisor.

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The first officer to sign the log book.

Question 6

The primary purpose of packaging biological evidence in paper, as stated in the policy, is to:

**Policy 401.5 Excerpt:** Biological evidence must be packaged in breathable paper bags, never plastic, to prevent degradation. All items must be logged into the evidence tracking system before the end of the officer's shift.

Accepted Answer

Prevent degradation.

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Make it easier to transport.

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Ensure it fits in the evidence locker.

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Reduce department costs.