SAR Fundamentals/Evidence handling

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wuth@fiore:~/sar/pc/training/subject/sar-fundamentals/components/subject/20-evidence-handling
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== Questions ==
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Q: What is "the chain of evidence"?
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A: The continuity of the handling of the evidence from when it was first found until it is presented in court.
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Q: What are the two types of evidence?
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* Physical evidence - tangible object
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* Incorporeal
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Why is documentation so important in a search?
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Documentation is very important as it can provide a clear sequence of events and help preserve clues and evidence.
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What methods/tools are useful when document activities, evidence or clues?
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* notebook, pen or pencil
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* plastic bags
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* photos
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* sketches
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* more than one witness to document the situation

Revision as of 22:33, 25 March 2011

Contents

Material covered

SAR Fundamentals Manual: Ch.18 "Handling Evidence"
Basic SAR Skills Manual: Ch.20 "Evidence Handling"

Time alloted

0.5 hr

  • 2005-02: 09:05-09:38: 0.5h
  • 2011-03: 14:53-15:10: 0.2h

Lesson plan

Exercise

Aids

See: wuth@fiore:~/sar/pc/training/subject/sar-fundamentals/components/subject/20-evidence-handling

Questions

Q: What is "the chain of evidence"?

A: The continuity of the handling of the evidence from when it was first found until it is presented in court.


Q: What are the two types of evidence?

A:

  • Physical evidence - tangible object
  • Incorporeal

Q: Why is documentation so important in a search?

A: Documentation is very important as it can provide a clear sequence of events and help preserve clues and evidence.


Q: What methods/tools are useful when document activities, evidence or clues?

A:

  • notebook, pen or pencil
  • plastic bags
  • photos
  • sketches
  • more than one witness to document the situation
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