APDPROPERTY MOU &AMP; HANDBOOK 9.23.2024 V1.PDF

Maricopa County — Formal (2024-10-23)

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APD/SHERIFF
Property Storage Service
August 2024
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
MARICOPA COUNTY, ACTING THROUGH AND ON BEHALF OF
THE MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE,
AND
THE ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT OF MARICOPA COUNTY
C-50-25-___-__-__

THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) is entered into by and between
Maricopa County, acting through and on behalf of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
(“SHERIFF”) and the Adult Probation Department, a division of the Superior Court of the State
of Arizona (“APD”).

This MOU is effective November 1, 2024, and will continue until terminated as set forth herein.
This MOU is intended to formalize the relationship between SHERIFF and APD regarding
Property obtained by APD employees in the course of their duties. It recognizes processes for:
1) the storage, retrieval and disposal of evidentiary items; 2) the safekeeping of found items,
and 3) the destruction of items.

WHEREAS APD seeks a qualified, appropriate, and economical Property handling service for
items obtained in the course of probationary duties.

WHEREAS SHERIFF has the facilities and personnel necessary to meet these needs.

NOW THEREFORE, APD and SHERIFF mutually understand the following:

I.
Definitions:

A full list of definitions is listed in SHERIFF Policy GE-3, Property Management and
Evidence Control (“Policy GE-3”), attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. APD and the SHERIFF agree that the processes and duties set out in this
MOU will be amended to conform to any future revisions to Policy GE-3.

Chain of Custody: The complete and sequential documentation of all persons having
control over an article of physical evidence between the time collected and when it is
offered into evidence at a judicial proceeding. This documentation consists of the names
and serial numbers of all employees assuming control of the evidence, and the dates,
times, and places the control is assumed or transferred.

Dispose: The transfer of property by its return to the owner, sale, conversion or

destruction, or by any other means of disposal.

a.
Auction: The legal sale of property from which the proceeds shall be

paid to a general fund of the jurisdiction.

b.
Destruction: The physical demolition of property, rendering it useless.

c.
Diversion: The process by which the ownership of abandoned, forfeited,

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or unclaimed property, that has a useful value to the Office, is legally

transferred to the Office.

Evidence: Material that has probative value in tending to prove or disprove a material

fact in a criminal or civil case.

Found Property: Recovered, lost, surrendered, abandoned or otherwise received

property that is non-evidentiary and is turned over to a public agency where the owner

may or may not be known. Found property is disposed of if it is not claimed after 30

days.

Property: Any items, including currency, that are held for safekeeping, as evidence,

found property, or which has been abandoned, unclaimed, or awarded by the court.

Safekeeping: Non-evidentiary property that is placed in the custody of the Office for

temporary protection on behalf of the owner and is available for immediate release to

the rightful owner. Safekeeping property is disposed of if it is not claimed after 30 days.

II.
Property and Evidence Storage

a.
Property Acceptance: SHERIFF will be responsible for the acceptance
of properly packaged items from APD per Policy GE-3 and for entering
items into the Property Management information system.

APD will be responsible for adhering to the most current versions of Policy GE-3
and the SHERIFF’s packaging manual. This includes packaging separately each
individual item of property or evidence and using Sheriff approved and
appropriately-sized containers.

SHERIFF will always have the right of refusal on any property as stated in Policy
GE-3.

b.
Property Management Software: SHERIFF will maintain current
evidence storage software that will be available to APD personnel who
have been trained to use the software.

SHERIFF will communicate to APD when training classes on the property
management software system are scheduled for SHERIFF’s personnel so
that APD employees can attend.

APD can, if needed, request and fund additional training sessions for
APD personnel.

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III.
Disposal of Stored Items

SHERIFF will be responsible for the disposal of all items impounded by APD. All

proceeds from APD items sold at auction as a result of the disposal process will be

transferred into the Maricopa County General Fund.

All items impounded by APD and diverted for law enforcement use are the property

of the SHERIFF.

APD will notify the SHERIFF within 30 days of the disposition of cases with items

held as evidence regarding the disposition of the items held in the case. This will be

completed either through the property management system or an email to the

Property Management Division supervisor.

IV.
Facility Security

SHERIFF and APD will mutually maintain the physical security of the Property
Management Facilities especially as it pertains to badge access permissions to
protect the integrity of those facilities. It is understood that SHERIFF personnel will
control entrance, exit and all grounds of the facilities.

APD personnel will be required to follow instructions communicated at

the gate and doors through the communications systems installed in

SHERIFF’s Property Management facilities.

V.
Amendments

Any amendment to this MOU must be in writing and signed by both parties.

VI.
Complaint Resolution

SHERIFF and APD mutually understand that the security and storage of all
impounded items are of paramount importance. The SHERIFF and APD agree to work
together in good faith to resolve any complaints or disagreements regarding the services
or other provisions of this MOU. If resolution cannot be completed, either party may
terminate this MOU by providing ten (10) working days’ notice.

VII.
Termination

This MOU shall continue in effect until the earlier of September 30, 2030, or termination
by either party by providing not less than 30-day notice in writing to the other party.
Chain of custody will be maintained throughout the termination process.

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This MOU contains all terms and conditions for management and storage of Property items
related to probationary activities and is understood and accepted by SHERIFF and APD.

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

Maricopa County Adult Probation

__________________________________

Jack Sellers, Chairman Date

Barbara Broderick, Chief
Date

Attest:

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

__________________________________

Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Date

Russ Skinner, Sheriff
Date

Approved as to form:

___________________________________
Deputy County Attorney Date

Attachment: Property MOU with Adult Probation

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
Evidence Packaging
Procedures

Scientific Analysis Division (Crime Lab)
Property Management Division

INTRODUCTION

Evidence must be handled and packaged to minimize deterioration and contamination. The
guidelines in this handbook will help achieve that goal. Evidence submitted must be in sealed
containers whenever possible. Evidence tape is the preferred sealing method. Seals must be
marked with initials of the employee and the date sealed.

Employees are responsible for properly reporting, documenting, securing, and impounding any
property that is being held as evidence, which comes into their possession during the course of
their regular duties.

Confiscation of evidence for personal use, failure to turn in all evidence, or any other willful
deviation may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal, as specified in
Office Policy GC-17, Employee Disciplinary Procedures.

All evidence shall be entered through the Property and Evidence/QueTel system, as specified in
Office Policy GE-3, Property Management and Evidence Control.

SUBJECT INDEX

ANONYMOUS LETTER, EXTORTION LETTERS, CHECKS
AND OTHER DOCUMENTS…………………………………………………………...5

ARSON DEBRIS…………………………………………………………………………5

BLASTING CAPS………………………………………………………………………..5

BLOOD AND BODILY FLUIDS (FORENSIC BIOLOGY/DNA)……………………...7

BLOOD/BODILY FLUIDS (TOXICOLOGY)……………………………………….….6

BUILDING MATERIALS………………………………………………………….…….9

BULLETS (PROJECTILES, NOT CARTRIDGES)……………………………………..9

CARTRIDGES OR ROUNDS (LIVE)…………………………………………………..10

CARTRIDGE CASES (EMPTY SHELLS)………………………………………….…..10

CLOTHING, BLOOD AND BODILY FLUIDS………………………………………...10

COSMETICS……………………………………………………………………………..10

CURRENCY.……………………………………………………………………………..10

DIGITAL MEDIA………………………………………………………………………..11

DOCUMENTS…………………………………………………………………………...13

DRUGS…………………………………………………………………………………...14

DYNAMITE AND OTHER EXPLOSIVES………………………………………….….14

FIBERS…………………………………………………………………………………...15

FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND
MAGAZINES………………………………………………………………………….…18

GUNSHOT RESIDUE ON CLOTHING………………………………………………....18

MATCHES AND LIGHTER……………………………………………………………..18

METAL AND METAL FRAGMENTS …………………………………………………18

NON-POROUSUS ITEMS
(GLASS, METAL, PLASTIC, FINISHED WOOD)………………………………….…19

PARAPHERNALIA (DRUG)…………………………………………………………....19

PLANT MATERIAL: CANNABIS; MUSHROOMS; PEYOTE; ETC………………....20

SHARP OBJECTS (KNIVES, AXES, RAZOR BLADES)……………………………...20

SHOES……………………………………………………………………………………21

SYRINGES (SEE PARAPHERNALIA)………………………………………………....21

TIRES………………………………………………………………………………….….21

UNKNOWN MATERIAL…………………………………………………………….….22

URINE (TOXICOLOGY)………………………………………………………………...22

EVIDENCE PACKAGING AND SUBMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS

Packaging:

All packaged or tagged items to be impounded shall be marked for identification and placed in designated areas
for retrieval. All packages shall be sealed, and the initials and serial number of the Office employee, and date shall
be clearly marked on the seal.

Evidence shall be packaged separately in an Office approved, appropriately sized, clear plastic storage bags, gun
box or white or brown paper bag.

Each item shall be entered into the Property and Evidence/QueTel system and assigned its own bar code label that
shall be securely attached to the front of the packaging container or to both sides of a gun or knife box.

When entering evidence that shall be delivered to the Property Division the default bar code printer of
PE_FRONT shall be selected to have the bar code labels print at the Property Division for pickup.

Crime Lab:

Items requiring MCSO Scientific Analysis Division (Crime Lab) analysis shall be individually packaged when
submitted to the Property Division. The request for Scientific Examination form shall be completed and submitted
to the Crime Lab.

Evidence requiring Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) scientific analysis or latent prints must be packaged in paper
bags.

Identification: Bar Code label and/or tag attached to outside of package/container.
Show description of item, date obtained, Item number, Case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence - NONE

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: Package in paper if further lab/latent analysis is required.
Miscellaneous: NONE

Identification: Bar Code label and/or tag attached to outside of package/container.
Show description of item, date obtained, Item number, Case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard - Taken from unburned area near evidence

Evidence - Taken from origin of fire

ANONYMOUS LETTER, EXTORTION LETTERS, CHECKS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
FOR HANDWRITING AND FINGERPRINT EXAMINATION (SEE “DOCUMENTS”)
ARSON DEBRIS

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: Clean previously unused, metal friction (paint) cans, glass jars, or coffee cans covered
with aluminum foil. Seal container with tape.

Miscellaneous: Indicate if debris is from automotive fire. Do not use plastic bags to package evidence.

A.
DRY STAINS

Identification: On outside of box, paper packet, or envelope: Show description of item, date secured case
agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number, and where item was taken from.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: Collect as much of the stain as possible. Submit entire stained object. A swabbing should be
submitted when the item cannot be submitted due to size, shape or hazardous nature. If swabbing, collect
as much stain onto as few swabs as possible.

Preservation: Keep dry.

Wrapping & Packing: Tops, ends and all folds sealed. Never package in plastic. Always use paper. If
swabs are used, plastic swab tubes (available in MCSO Warehouse) with drying desiccant inside can be
used to package swabs. Swab tubes should be labeled and put into evidence bag.

Miscellaneous: Dry completely under natural conditions before packaging.

B.
STAINED CLOTHING OR FABRIC

Identification: Show description of item, date obtained, case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report
number, and owner of garment.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: As found, submit entire stained object whenever possible.

Preservation: If wet when found, dry under natural conditions. DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE HEAT TO
DRY.

Wrapping & Packing: Each article packaged separately and butcher paper between the folds of
fabric/clothing and identified on outside of package. Place in cardboard box or paper bags, packed to
prevent shifting of contents. Always use paper bags, never use plastic bags or containers that do not allow
air flow.

Miscellaneous: Submit not less than 1 sq. in. of stain if entire article cannot be submitted. Be sure to label
from where on the garment the stained areas were taken.

C.
SWABS OF STAINS (FROM LARGE ITEMS WHICH CANNOT BE SUBMITTED)

Identification: On outside of envelope: Show description of item, date secured, case agent or Deputy’s
initials, Incident report number, and from where item was taken.
Amount Desired: Standard – NONE
BLOOD AND BODY FLUIDS (FORENSIC BIOLOGY/DNA)

Evidence: Collect as much stain onto as few cotton swabs as possible moistened with distilled water.

Preservation: Allow swabs to dry before packing (if swab tubes with drying desiccants are used there is
no need to air dry prior to packaging).

Wrapping & Packing: Package in envelope or paper bag. Never package in plastic.
If swabs are used, plastic swab tubes (available in MCSO warehouse) w/drying desiccant inside can be
used to package swabs. Swab tubes should be labeled and put into evidence bag.

Miscellaneous: Contact the Crime Lab supervisor for further instructions.

D.
ENVELOPES

Identification: On outside of box, paper bag, or packaging envelope show item number, description of
item, date secured, case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: Submit entire envelope whenever possible.

Preservation: Keep dry.

Wrapping & Packing: Package in another outer envelope or a paper bag. Never package in plastic.

Miscellaneous: NONE

E.
CANS, BOTTLES, OR CUPS

Identification: On outside of box, paper bag, or envelope show item number, description of item, date
secured, Case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: Submit entire container, or swab drinking area with sterile cotton swabs moistened with
distilled water.

Preservation: Dry all swabs before packaging (if swab tubes with drying desiccants are used there is no
need to air dry prior to packaging).

Wrapping & Packing: Package in box, envelope or a paper bag. Never package in plastic

Miscellaneous: NONE

F.
CIGARETTE BUTTS

Identification: On outside of box, paper bag, or envelope: Show description of item, date secured, case
agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: Submit entire cigarette butt.

Preservation: Keep dry.

Wrapping & Packing: Package in box, envelope or a paper bag. Never package in plastic.

Miscellaneous: NONE

G.
SUSPECT, VICTIM, RELATIVES OF MISSING PERSONS AND ELIMINATION STANDARDS.

Identification: Biological Standards Collection Kits are available at the MCSO Warehouse. Directions are
included with the kit.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: NONE

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: NONE

Miscellaneous: All appropriate standards, including suspect and elimination standards (example:
consensual sex partner(s) in an assault case) should be submitted with the case evidence, if known. Pursuant
to Arizona Statute, coroner’s offices directly submit standards of homicide victims to the laboratory.
Standards for relatives of missing people must be accompanied by appropriate paperwork available from
the laboratory. Alternative standards for a person (example: tooth brush) will be considered under special
circumstances. A suspect’s standard is required before Y-STR analysis will be performed. See also bones/
teeth.

H.
SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE

Identification: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Kit is provided by the Forensic Nurse Examiners at the
time of a forensic medical exam, (which may or not be conducted at a hospital depending on the
circumstances).

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: NONE

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: NONE

Miscellaneous: NONE

I.
BODY TISSUES

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Item
number, Case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: 1 inch by 1 inch

Evidence: NONE

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: NONE

Miscellaneous: NONE

J.
BONES/TEETH

Identification: On outside of box, paper bag, envelope or packaging: Show description of item, date
secured, Case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard - Submit entire long bone (unsawed, femur preferred) or unrestored teeth
(molars preferred)

Evidence: NONE

Preservation: Package in a box, envelope, or paper bag. If not submitted dry, freeze in a leak proof
container.

Wrapping & Packing: NONE

Miscellaneous: Contact laboratory for other possible usable items or for additional instructions.

Identification: When possible, use standard DUI blood kit as appropriate. Fill out provided labels (name of
subject, date/time collected, Deputy’s or Doctor’s name and serial number. Fill out DPS form for Toxicology.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: Two 10 ml. grey stopper vacutainers. Two red top tubes (for body fluids).

Preservation: Sterile vacutainer containing an anticoagulant and a preservative (Standard DUI kits contain
potassium oxalate and sodium fluoride).

Wrapping & Packing: Place in kit and seal with provided seals. If DUI kit is not available, place in suitable
mailing package to prevent breakage and spillage.

Miscellaneous: When possible, refrigerate sample until mailed.

BLOOD/BODY FLUIDS (TOXICOLOGY)
BUILDING MATERIALS

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Item number, Case
agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard - At least ½ cup

Evidence: All

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: Use container such as a pillbox or paper bag. Seal to prevent any loss.

Miscellaneous: NONE

Identification: On outside of box or paper bag, show item number, description of item, date secured, case agent or
Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: Only pertinent items

Preservation: Do not handle with bare hands (All evidence should be handled with gloves. Every category
should have this same method of preservation whether going to the lab or not).

Wrapping & Packing: Package each article individually with identification written on outside of package.
Place in strong container. Use paper bags, never plastic.

Miscellaneous: Leave clothing whole. Do not cut out stains or cut through bullet holes. If wet, dry before
packing. Place butcher paper between folds of clothing when packaging. Always package in paper bags or boxes,
never package in plastic bags.

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, case agent or
Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.
Amount Desired: NONE

Evidence: NONE

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: Package in appropriate bag.

Miscellaneous: NONE

Identification: United States currency shall have a currency report that is generated by the Portal
CLOTHING, BLOOD AND BODY FLUIDS
COSMETICS
CURRENCY

Manager/Property and Evidence system.

Amount Desired: NONE

Evidence: NONE

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: Currency Envelope

Miscellaneous: NONE

A.
FOREIGN AND BIO HAZARDOUS CURRENCY

Identification: Bio Hazardous currency shall be air-dried prior to being submitted into the Property
Division. Universal precautions shall be observed to prevent contact with blood or other potentially
infectious materials.

Amount Desired: NONE
Evidence: NONE

Preservation: Air-dried

Wrapping & Packing: Foreign Currency shall be entered into the system using the ‘Foreign Currency’
item category and shall be processed and packaged as property, not currency.

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Case agent or
Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: All

Preservation: NONE

DIGITAL MEDIA

Wrapping & Packing: Package each individual digital data disc (CD, DVD, Blu-ray, etc.) or media card separately
in an appropriate sleeve or case to prevent damage. Seal packaged digital media in an appropriately labeled paper
envelope or bag.

Photographs of crime scenes taken by Office personnel should not be entered into Property and Evidence,
but rather sent to the MCSO Crime Lab for storage.

Miscellaneous: NONE

A.
Driver’s License

All Drivers License that are Suspended, Revoked and seized for destruction or safekeeping.

Identification: Label or tag on outside of plastic bag. On the front of the clear plastic bag the word
Suspended or Revoked shall be written next to the item label.

Evidence: All

Amount Desired: All

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: Driver’s License shall be packaged in a clear plastic bag displaying the License.

B.
LICENSE PLATES

All License Plates that are Mandatory Insurance Suspended and seized for destruction.

Identification: Label or tag on outside of plastic bag. On the front of the clear plastic bag the word M I
Suspended shall be written next to the item label.

Evidence: All
DRIVER’S LICENSE AND LICENSE PLATES

Amount Desired: All
Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: Clear plastic bag displaying the license plate. The exception to packaging these
items in clear plastic bags is if drivers’ licenses and license plates need to be processed by the Crime Lab.
The license plates and driver licenses shall be package individually in paper evidence bags.

Documents questioned and secret writing, handwriting and printed specimens, fraudulent checks, anonymous
letters, extortion notes, codes, ciphers, for handwriting and fingerprint examinations.

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Case agent or
Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard - Submit as much as possible of suspect’s handwriting, including words in
questioned documents if possible.

Evidence: All

Preservation: Do not handle with bare hands.

Wrapping & Packing: Plastic envelope placed in manila envelope; insert stiff backing to prevent bending or
folding, seal and mark as for identification. Wrap securely. If burned and/or brittle, obtain instructions from
laboratory. Do not write on packaging after evidence is inside.

Miscellaneous: Include original envelope. Advise if letter should be treated for latent fingerprints.

A.
TYPEWRITTEN MATERIAL

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Case agent
or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard - Obtain at least one copy in full word-for-word order of questioned
typewriting. Also include partial copies in light, medium and heavy degrees of touch. Also standard
carbon paper samples of every upper and lower case character on the keyboard.

Evidence: All

Preservation: NONE

DOCUMENTS

Wrapping & Packing: Plastic envelope placed in manila envelope; insert stiff backing to prevent bending
or folding, seal and mark as for identification. Wrap securely. If burned and/or brittle, obtain instructions
from laboratory. Do not write on packaging after evidence is inside.

Miscellaneous: Examine ribbon for evidence of questioned message thereon. For carbon paper samples
either remove the ribbon or place in stencil position. When possible, submit typewriter and/or ribbons.

A.
LIQUIDS

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Item
number, Case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: All to 1 pt. Not less than 15cc, or ½ oz., if available.

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: If bottle has no stopper, transfer liquid contents to glass stoppered bottle and seal
with adhesive tape.

Miscellaneous: Mark FRAGILE. Determine alleged normal use of drug and if prescription, check with
druggist to determine supposed ingredients.

B.
POWDERS, TABLETS AND CAPSULES

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Item
number, Case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: Amount slightly over maximum penalty amount.
Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: Seal with tape to prevent any loss.

Miscellaneous: If possible, drugs and packaging materials should be separated and packaged
separately for Drug Chemistry/Latent Print cases. Consult with the Crime Lab or the Property
Management Division.

DRUGS

Identification: Consult with Tactical Operations Unit (TOU) before touching or removing any explosives and
follow their telephonic instructions.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: All

Preservation: Should not be forwarded until advised to do so by Tactical Operations Unit. Handling and
packing instructions, if any, will be given by them at that time.

Wrapping & Packing: NONE
Miscellaneous: NONE

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Item number,
Case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard - Submit entire article if possible.

Evidence: All

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: Druggist fold, seal edges to prevent loss.

Miscellaneous: Loose in envelope not satisfactory.

A.
FIREARMS

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Case agent or
Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: NONE

Preservation: Keep from rusting.

Wrapping & Packing: Package in cardboard box if sending to crime lab for Latent prints or ballistic
testing. Prevent shifting while in transit. Indicate direction of barrel. If no forensic testing is required a
firearms shall be packaged unloaded in the appropriately sized clear plastic bag. If the firearm is too
large, it may be placed in an appropriate sized box or may be tagged with a wire evidence tag with the
bar code label attached to the tag.

DYNAMITE AND OTHER EXPLOSIVES
FIBERS
FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND MAGAZINES

Semi Auto pistols shall have the slide locked back and a Ty-Rap shall be looped thru the well of the gun
and the slide opening. The barcode label shall be attached to both sides of the gun box or to the front of
the clear plastic bag.

Revolvers shall have the cylinder in the open position and a Ty-Rap placed thru the cylinder keeping the
cylinder from closing. The barcode label shall be attached to the front of the clear plastic bag.

Miscellaneous: Unload all firearms. Do not put anything into barrel. Do not disassemble. Do not test or
manipulate action after unloading. Do not package with anything that may scratch or mark firearm.
Advise if fingerprint, biology/ DNA, exams are needed.

*If you are not requesting Latent or DNA/Biology examinations to be done, then rifles or shotguns can be
submitted without being in a plastic bag or box. Unload all magazines and package the cartridges separately. The
magazine can be packaged with the gun but not in the well of the gun.

B.
FIREARMS (RECOVERED IN WATER)

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Case agent or
Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard - NONE

Evidence: NONE

Preservation: Keep from drying.

Wrapping & Packing: Place in a container of water. Capped 6” plastic pipe works for long guns.
Contact Firearm Laboratory Unit for further instructions.

Miscellaneous: NONE
FIREARMS (RECOVERED IN WATER)

C.
AMMUNITIONS AND MAGAZINES

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Case agent or
Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard - All available rounds

Evidence: All available rounds

Preservation: None

Wrapping & Packing No special packaging required. Plastic bags, paper bags, ammo cans, original
packaging or small boxes are acceptable, if no fingerprint analysis required. Ammunition shall not be
packaged with the magazine or the gun.

Miscellaneous: Do not mail.

D.
BULLETS (PROJECTILES, NOT CARTRIDGES)

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Case agent
or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: Collect all fragments

Preservation: Do not clean

Wrapping & Packing: Place on tissue soft paper. Place small box or paper bag. Pack to prevent shifting in
transit. If wet, avoid plastic containers.

Miscellaneous: Do not pack in cotton or gauze.

F.
CARTRIDGES CASES (EMPTY SHELLS)

Identification: Label or tag on outside of packaging container. Show description of item, date obtained,
case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard - All available

Evidence: All available

Preservation: NONE
Wrapping & Packing: Loose casings may be packaged in plastic bags, envelopes, ammo cans or left in
their original boxes and then placed into a plastic bag.

Miscellaneous: Package in paper bags or boxes to prevent shifting if sending out to Crime Lab for latent
printing or ballistic comparisons (or just say lab analysis).

Identification: On outside of box or paper bag show item number, description of item, date secured, case agent
or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: Only pertinent items.
Preservation: Do not handle with bare hands.

Wrapping & Packing: Fold fabric flat and then wrap so that no residue is lost through friction. Place clean
paper between folds. Package in paper bags, one item per bag.

Miscellaneous: Do not cut through bullet holes. Dry before submitting. Avoid shaking. Do not package in
plastic bags.

A.
MATCHES

Identification: Label or tag on outside of packaging container. Show description of item, date obtained,
Item number, case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard - One to two books of paper matches. One full box of wooden matches.

Evidence: Up to 1/4 lb.

Preservation: Keep away from fire.

Wrapping & Packing: Metal container and packed in large package to prevent shifting. Place matches
in box or metal container.

Miscellaneous: KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE label.

B.
LIGHTERS

Identification: Label or tag on outside of packaging container. Show description of item, date obtained,
Item number, case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number..

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

GUNSHOT RESIDUE ON CLOTHING
MATCHES AND LIGHTERS

Evidence: whole lighter
Preservation: Keep away from fire.

Wrapping & Packing: Package in a clear plastic bag.

Miscellaneous: KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE label.

Identification: Label or tag on outside of packaging container. Show description of item, date obtained, Item
number, case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard - 1/4 lb. or 4 in, At least ½ tsp., if available.

Evidence: All to 1 lb. or 1 ft.

Preservation: Keep from rusting.

Wrapping & Packing: Wrap in paper if solid. Use small boxes or containers if filings. Seal and use strong box.

Miscellaneous: Melt number, heat treatment and other specifications of foundry, if available.

Identification: Label or tag on outside of packaging container. Show description of item, date obtained, Item
number, case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: NONE

Preservation: Package securely to prevent movement of item. Avoid abrasion of surface within the container.

Wrapping & Packing: Use cardboard boxes and paper bags whenever possible. Paper containers should avoid
surface contact as much as possible.

Miscellaneous: TOUCH AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE AND ONLY WHILE WEARING GLOVES.

Identification: Label or tag on outside of packaging container. Show description of item, origin if known, date
obtained, case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: Pertinent items.

Preservation: Wear gloves
METAL AND METAL FRAGMENTS
NON-POROUS ITEMS (GLASS, METAL, PLASTIC, FINISHED WOOD)
PARAPHERNALIA (DRUG)

Wrapping & Packing: Pack glass items to prevent breakage. (Package in paper if further lab analysis is
requested)

Miscellaneous: Empty any liquid from smoking devices into a separate container.

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, origin if known, date obtained, case
agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: Amount over maximum penalty limit.

Preservation: Dry to prevent molding.

Wrapping & Packing: Loosely fill paper bag and seal if drying is impossible. Use any suitable sealed
container if dry. Notify laboratory of condition upon submission.

Miscellaneous: NONE

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Item number, case
agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: NONE

Preservation: Handle with gloves.

PLANT MATERIAL: CANNABIS; MUSHROOMS; PEYOTE; ETC.
SHARP OBJECTS (KNIVES, AXES, RAZOR BLADES)

Wrapping & Packing: Pack in cardboard box with appropriate packing to prevent shifting, or use plastic cylinders.
(Do not use plastic cylinders if further lab analysis is requested)

Miscellaneous: Use SHARP label on container. See other appropriate areas, i.e., blood and latents.

Identification Label or tag outside of container. Show description (left or right) date of recovery, case agent or
Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – All

Evidence: NONE

Preservation: If wet, let dry before sealing in package.

Wrapping & Packing: Seal in suitably sized paper bag or box.

Miscellaneous: Make note of possible biohazard if blood is on shoes. Be aware of and avoid loss of trace
evidence. Do not wrap shoes tightly.

Identification: Label or tag on outside of plastic bag or box container. Show description of item, date obtained,
Item number, case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE

Evidence: Pertinent items.

Preservation: NONE (handle with gloves - use universal precautions)

Wrapping & Packing: Place needle in plastic cylinder and seal to prevent needle sticks and loss.

Miscellaneous: Mark container as a BIOHAZARD and CONTAINS SHARP.
If contents of syringe need to be analyzed, contact a crime lab for instructions.

SHOES
SYRINGES (SEE PARAPHERNALIA)

Identification: Label or tag tires. Identify vehicle and position from which they were removed (front, right,
left, rear, etc.) if known in description, date of recovery, case agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard - All

Evidence: NONE

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: Tires can be large and are more easily handled independently; they need not be
packaged unless loss of trace evidence is a concern.

Miscellaneous: Inked test of prints of tires may need to be made while tires are on vehicle. Consider whether or not
spare tire may have been involved.

Identification: Label or tag on outside of container. Show description of item, date obtained, Item number, case
agent or Deputy’s initials, Incident report number.

Amount Desired: Standard - Size will vary, attempt to obtain sample greater than 1 tbsp.

Evidence: All

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: NONE

Miscellaneous: Use paper folds, paper bags, and cardboard boxes except for liquid, which should be in a glass
container. Seal to prevent loss.

Amount Desired: Standard – NONE
TIRES
UNKNOWN MATERIAL
URINE (TOXICOLOGY)

Evidence: Two 30ml plastic bottles

Preservation: NONE

Wrapping & Packing: Place in kit and seal with provided seals. If DUI kit is not available, place in suitable
mailing package to prevent breakage and spillage.

Miscellaneous: NONE

SUBMISSION LOCKERS:

All property and evidence impounded by Office personnel shall be held in an approved secure facility impound
locker. Personnel forwarding such property are responsible for obtaining proper receipts and ensuring the chain of
custody.

Property Division personnel are responsible for acceptance and transportation of impounded property to the
Property Division. After property has been received at the Property Division, it shall be secured in designated
areas.

SUBMISSION FREEZERS:

SUBMISSION REFRIGERATOR: