Evidence Procedures
The evidence log and all supporting documentation should be retained for a minimum of how many years?
"5".
What OPNAV Form is used as the evidence/property custody receipt?
"5580/22"
Which of the following individuals should not be involved in an evidence inventory?
"An interested third party"
What should be done with the second copy of the evidence/property custody document?
"Attached to the incident compliant report"
What term identifies a written, chronological record of evidence transactions?
"Chain of custody".
What individual appoints the evidence custodian and the alternate?
"Commanding officer"
What is the final link in the evidence custody chain?
"Disposition".
Who assumes the responsibility of evidence when it is not in use by a competent authority?
"Evidence custodian"
A wall, floor, or telephone pole would be what category of evidence?
"Fixed".
Of the following methods of evidence transmittal, which one is not authorized?
"Freight or hand-carry"
Evidence should be inscribed with which of the following two items?
"Initials of collector and military date and time".
Which of the following individuals must be able to authenticate a piece of evidence at a later date?
"Person who first receives it"
When an item of evidence cannot be marked without destroying evidentiary characteristics, which of the following actions should be taken?
"Place the item in a sealed container and mark it for identification"
A complete inventory of evidence and reconciliation of documents must be accomplished at least how often?
"Semiannually"
Physical evidence is divided into a total of how many general categories?
"Three"
Correct identification of evidence occurs when the member taking custody of the evidence promptly marks and tags the item.
"True"
Each person listed on the chain of custody is responsible for each item of evidence while under the individual's control.
"True"
Physical evidence is one of the most valuable assets in pursuing an investigation to a successful conclusion.
"True"
The chain of custody begins when an item of evidence is collected by the security force member.
"True".
What method should be used to enter items on the evidence custody document?
"Typed or printed in ink"
The combinations of all evidence containers must be changed in which of the following situations?
Annually When a new security officer is appointed When a suspected breach of evidence security occurs
Which of the following should you not do when you mark evidence?
Destroy latent characteristics Reduce the object's function Devalue the object
Which of the following materials may not be transmitted through the U.S. mail?
Gas Chemical Ammunition
Which of the following techniques is used to achieve the maximum benefit from physical evidence?
Handling Collecting Preserving