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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Nevada County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
Looking Back: Law Enforcement Evidence Handling Units
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Findings 5 findings
F1
Overall the EHU’s in Nevada County are properly staffed, well managed, and have required documentation and procedures in place.
F2
Consolidation of the NCPD and GVPD EHUs would likely reduce administrative and overhead costs, and improve efficiency.
F3
Due to the election and seating of a new Nevada County Sheriff, a complete inventory of the SPU is required.
F4
Due to the employment of a new Nevada City Chief of Police, a complete inventory at the NCPD EHU is required.
F5
Due to the use of wooden drawers at the NCPD EHU, evidence could be compromised.
Recommendations 4
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R1Consolidation of the GVPD and the NCPD EHUs should again be considered.
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R2A complete inventory of the NCSO SPU must be conducted.
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R3A complete inventory of the NCPD EHU must be conducted.
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R4The NCPD EHU check-in area should be upgraded to provide more secure storage.
No Responses Found 3
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