FRACTURED MATERIAL

 

It is possible to examine fractured, torn, or cut items to determine if they at one time formed a single, intact item.  Do not attempt to reconstruct items.  This may obliterate fine microscopic details used in comparison.

 

IMPOUNDING OFFICER PROCEDURES

  1. Package each piece of the item separately, take care to avoid any further damage to the fractured surfaces of the pieces.

  2. Complete the evidence tag and attach to packaging, indicate where the items originated.

  3. Complete the property-evidence report. 

  4. Place the item into an evidence locker.  Note the location on the property-evidence report.

  5. If submitting for Crime Lab Analysis, complete the Forensic Services Request, place into the property-evidence basket in the Evidence Processing Room.

  6. Place the Yellow and green copy of the property-evidence report in the property-evidence basket in the Evidence Processing Room.

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 item, and area specified by the evidence room guide.

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

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

DISPOSAL

  1. Upon authorization or disposition of the case, see ‘General Disposition of Items.'

 

 

Revised 11/05/03