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Nevada County Grand Jury • 2010-2011

Nevada City Police Department Property and Evidence Operation

Published: October 26, 2010 13 pages

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Findings 6 findings

Training deficiencies may result in evidence being improperly processed.

The absence of designated trained alternates may impact the handling of evidence as to timeliness and security.

Failure to adhere to policies and procedures may lead to improper processing of evidence.

Evidence may be compromised due to co-mingling with non-evidentiary items.

Employees and visitors at City Hall could be placed at risk due to improper handling, control and storage of hazardous materials.

Regular external audits would identify deficiencies in evidence management practices.

Recommendations 11

R1

Contract for a performance audit of evidence handling and control.
R2

As a temporary measure, immediately assign an officer to back up the current evidence custodian.
R3

Designate a trained employee as the primary evidence custodian.
R4

Designate two additional employees as alternates to the primary evidence custodian.
R5

Ensure the primary evidence custodian and alternates complete the POST certified training. Nevada City Property Evidence Operation
R6

Until evidence custodians are fully trained in proper procedures, request temporary assistance in evidence management from an outside law enforcement agency.
R7

Immediately verify, log and store all evidence items.
R8

Ensure that adjudicated evidence items are verified, logged, removed from the evidence area and disposed of in accordance with proper evidence-handling procedures.
R9

Immediately remove all non-evidentiary items from the secured evidence area.
R10

Immediately cease using the NCPD armory for evidence storage.
R11

Immediately establish a hazardous material storage area. Once established, identify and store any hazardous material per state standards. Responses The City Council of Nevada City – August 30, 2011 Nevada City Property Evidence Operation

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