5-04/070.30 - Storage of Bulk Property/Evidence



When property/evidence involved in a case is of such bulk or quantity that it is not feasible to store at a station/unit and the items is essential to an investigation, the watch commander shall contact Central Property and Evidence (CPE) and arrange for immediate transfer.  Contact the Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau after regular business hours. The investigating officer or designee is responsible for booking such property/evidence in PRELIMS no later than the close of business on the next business day following transport of items to CPE.  Upon case assignment, the investigating officer shall contact the Central Property custodian to arrange for continued storage or release.  The originating unit shall be responsible for complying with 11108 PC.  See section 5-04/050.40 Serialized and Non-Serialized Property/Evidence.