SIA CCTV Evidence Handling 2

Question 1

What is the main risk of using digital enhancement on CCTV evidence?

Accepted Answer

It could be argued that the enhancement has altered or fabricated evidence

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It always improves the evidence

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It reduces file size

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There are no risks

Question 2

What is the correct procedure for storing CCTV evidence that has been secured for an investigation?

Accepted Answer

Store it in a secure, access-controlled location with a documented chain of custody

Answer

Store it on a personal USB drive

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Email it to all relevant parties

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Keep it on the main recording system

Question 3

What type of media is commonly used to export CCTV evidence for police?

Accepted Answer

A write-once disc (CD-R or DVD-R)

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VHS tape

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Social media upload

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Floppy disk

Question 4

An operator is asked to produce a witness statement about CCTV footage. What should it contain?

Accepted Answer

Factual details of what they observed, their actions, the equipment used, and the evidence handling process

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Only their personal opinion about the incident

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A summary written from memory weeks later

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Only the suspect's description

Question 5

What could happen if the chain of custody for CCTV evidence is broken?

Accepted Answer

The evidence could be deemed inadmissible in court

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Nothing — it has no effect

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The operator receives a promotion

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The footage automatically improves in quality

Question 6

When making copies of CCTV evidence, what is the most important consideration?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the original recording is preserved and the copy is verified as accurate

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Making as many copies as possible

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Converting it to the smallest file size

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Adding background music to the footage