Evidence and Property Control

1.

1 point

When submitting samples for alcohol beverage analysis, use the original container whenever possible. These containers should contain at least _________ of liquid in order to ensure complete analysis.

12 ounces

1 pint

2 droplets

3 ounces

2.

1 point

It's acceptable to submit alcohol to the lab in paint cans.

True

False

3.

1 point

According to policy, The Virginia Department of Forensics Science “EVIDENCE HANDLING & LABORATORY CAPABILITIES GUIDE” can be found on the Departments Network Officer Drive “W”.

True

False

4.

1 point

When seizing money the officer should (check all correct answers)

have a minimum of two officers present when handling the money.

allow the person from whom the money was seized to observe this process.

only allow the person to observe the process when the amount is obviously over $20

never secure the seized money in the trunk of the car for transport to headquarters

5.

1 point

According to Department policy, evidence from unsolved felonies are scheduled for disposal (check all correct answers)

After three years

Never

After two years

Hold indefinitely on homicide cases

6.

1 point

Except for nominal amounts, no attempt should be made to count the money at the scene.

True

False

7.

1 point

The investigating officer is responsible for releasing or designating for release, destruction.

True

False

8.

1 point

If a firearm is found in water, immediately dry the weapon before packaging.

True

False

9.

1 point

When money is being seized from more than one location but under the same case, the officer shall package all of the money in one container.

True

False

10.

1 point

All recovered firearms are to be unloaded and packaged in "gun boxes" prior to being placed into the property room.

True

False

11.

1 point

Motorized equipment, bicycles shall be placed in the

12.

1 point

Ammunition and firearms should be packaged in the same container.

True

False

13.

1 point

The smallest size envelope allowed for packaging and submitting evidence to the state lab is 5" x 7".

True

False

14.

1 point

All drug evidence in which charges have been placed shall be submitted to the lab for examination within

Fourteen (14) Days

Five (5) Working Days

Seven (7) Days

Three (3) Days

15.

1 point

A completed firearm trace form shall be

placed in the evidence locker with the firearm and property sheet

mailed to the State Police by the investigating officer within 14 days

placed in one of the property officers mailbox

given to the officer's immediate supervisor to be mailed to the State Police

16.

1 point

Name the information that is missing as it pertains to packaging evidence. CASE NUMBER, DATE COLLECTED DESCRIPTION OF EVIDENCE, NAME, AND CODE NUMBER (Check all correct answers)

Location Collected

Item Number

Offense

Time

17.

1 point

According to Department policy, evidence from unsolved misdemeanors are scheduled for disposal

after 2 years

after 6 months

when the officer's supervisor signs off

After 1 year

18.

1 point

Identification information for firearms seized by the Department in cases such as found property or for safe keeping shall NOT be submitted to the state police for tracing.

True

False

19.

1 point

According to our Evidence and Property Control policy, a serious deviation would be (check all correct answers)

storing property/evidence in your police vehicle for more than 2 days

failing to submit any property/evidence into a designated property area before ending the tour of duty.

not completing or submitting a property receipt containing required information in reference to property/evidence items.

failing to notify a property officer that property/evidence has been placed in a designated area

20.

1 point

When drugs are seized in a vial, film can, etc., weigh the evidence in the container and record that the weight includes the container.

True

False