Evidence Collection & Storage

Det. Kindlarski recently took some time to tell us a bit about his role as Evidence Custodian and the importance of appropriately preserving evidence collected from a crime scene.
It's not exactly "Miss Scarlet, in the conservatory, with the candlestick," but it's close.

[@Okiesgaming]

Even tho this was 3 years ago I love seeing things like this gives the public a new view into a department that they may not have otherwise ever seen

[@jasons4882]

Very fascinating, thanks for sharing Jon! Would love a part 2 that talks about the requirement and training that takes place in evidence collection. Would be fun to see the compare and contrast and also best practice in terms of the patrol officer capabilities in training them for evidence collection. Description methodology and background.

[@janicerideout6273]

This is a lovely tour, thank you!

[@petagayewint8338]

If you have to reprocess a seal evidence how so you do that and how is it sealed after you are finished?

[@rachelmcmasters1839]

I am applying to be an evidence custodian at my local police station. I have no background in police work but I am extremely interested in this job. Do you have any tips or advice for me? Watching videos like yours are extremely helpful. Thank you. 😊

[@WausauPoliceDepartment]

Glad you found it informative. No tips other than being an evidence custodial requires extreme attention to detail. Every agency has different systems in place for evidence tracking, but stay active in your training and be sure to study laws related to evidence retention.

[@theblackmoth1111]

Nice video. I have a question. What happens to evidence when the case becomes cold or solved ?

[@WausauPoliceDepartment]

Great question. There are numerous statutory requirements in place regarding different types of evidence. Some evidence is required to be destroyed, some evidence has to be retained through the appeals process and some will be retained forever.

[@omnia9348]

Why not deposit the money in a bank account?

[@WausauPoliceDepartment]

The money is evidence and not available for actual use while labeled as such, so needs to remain in our custody.

[@omnia9348]

@@WausauPoliceDepartment I found my old comment, lol. Curious fact; in Brazil, we always deposit the money in a 'court bank account'. No money in police stations, etc.

[@WausauPoliceDepartment]

@@omnia9348 to be clear, this isn't currency from the public for fines or anything like that, it is money seized as part of a crime. We must maintain a chain of custody when these items are evidence. There are very strict rules with regard to documentation of money in our custody and tracking it for accreditation standards.

[@evanbrown7325]

If the money is in the bank you can't test for fingerprints, drug residues, DNA, or check serial numbers. Putting it in the bank would essentially destroy evidence.

[@theparadigm8149]

First! 😎

[@evanbrown7325]

Wow, you must be so cool. Or you're 12(accounting for the comment being 2 years old) and still think things people did a decade ago are clever or relevant.

[@theparadigm8149]

@@evanbrown7325
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