ALCOHOL

IMPOUNDING OFFICER PROCEDURES

  1. Alcohol in open containers must be destroyed.  If you seize the container, photograph it before disposing of the alcohol (if container is transparent). Whenever possible, mark the container at the level of the alcohol.  Then dispose of the contents by pouring it out.  See example board in the evidence processing area. 

  2. Complete an evidence label and attach it to the packaging.

  3. Complete the property-evidence report.  Indicate processing required, and if immediate disposal may occur after processing. 

  4. Place the properly (smallest possible) packaged evidence into an evidence locker.  Note the location on the property-evidence report.

  5. Place the property-evidence report (yellow and green copy) in the property-evidence basket in the evidence processing room.

 

BEER KEGS
    1. If a beer keg is seized for any reason other then a felony offense the following procedure must be completed:
        a. Complete and attached an evidence label.
        b. Photograph the beer keg.
        c. Place the photos and keg into evidence  (see photo submission).
    2. Place the property-evidence report (yellow & green) in the property-evidence basket in the Evidence Processing Room.
    3. The evidence officers will return the keg to OLCC upon submission to evidence. Beer kegs are not held in evidence.

 

EVIDENCE OFFICER PROCEDURES

STORAGE  

  1. Ensure proper packaging; refer to the example board in the evidence processing areas.

  2. Place one barcode on the item and the corresponding barcode on the property receipt.

  3. Place the item in a location best suited to the size of the article, and area specified by the evidence room guide.

  4. Using the barcode reader, scan the location of the shelf, and then scan the barcode affixed to the item.

  5. Place the item in chronological numerical order by case number.

  6. After receiving a beer keg into property  evidence, call the OLCC (503) 872-5197, to ensure the keg is picked up as soon as possible.

 

DISPOSAL

  1. Upon disposition, request authorization from investigating officer. 

  2. Upon expiration of statute of limitations, request authorization from the investigating officer.

  3. Upon authorization

    1. Pour the alcohol down the drain.

    2. Dispose of empty cans and bottles in an appropriate manner.

    3. Indicate on property receipt final disposition of alcohol.


     

 

 

Revised 01/05/04