Evidence Packaging Procedures

ESH Appendix 28: Evidence Packaging and Submission Recommendations by Evidence Type Page 1 of 7 ISP 6-420 (04/19) The Illinois State Police (ISP) maintains six operational laboratories and one Training and Applications Laboratory throughout Illinois. The department encourages all Illinois law enforcement agencies to take advantage of the many technical services available to support their criminal case efforts. Contract your local ISP laboratory for more information.

To minimize deterioration and potential contamination, evidence must be handled and packaged with care. The following guidelines will help achieve that goal. Evidence submitted must be in sealed containers or appropriate sized clear evidence bags, whenever possible. Evidence tape is the preferred sealing method. Seals must be marked with the initials of the officer and the date sealed. IMPORTANT: Notice of requests for Forensic Biology/DNA analysis must be given when the evidence is submitted.

TYPE OF EVIDENCE IDENTIFICATION AMOUNT DESIRED PRESERVATION WRAPPING/PACKAGING MISCELLANEOUS For Latent Print Submissions: Avoid surface contact of the adhesive side to the packing by placing sticky side up in Adhesive Tape box and pin down. For Fracture Match, Trace Material e.g., Duct Tape, Cellophane Tape, Packaging Recovery, or Tape Comparison: Tape, etc. Label or tag on outside of container. Exposed adhesive may be placed on Show: 1) type of material, 2) date plastic sheet protector. See "Forensic Biology/DNA" or "Latent obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's initials, Standard: 1 ft. *Pack in box, paper container, or Prints"sections (below) for additional submission 4) agency, case name and number. Evidence: All None druggist's fold. Seal edges. guidelines.

Label or tag on outside of container. Ammunition (Live) Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Place in soft paper bags or in small obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's initials, Standard: All available rounds. container. Prevent friction, shifting, 4) agency, case name and number. Evidence: All available rounds. None and contact while in transit. DO NOT MAIL Label outside of can or jar. Show: 1) date obtained, 2) CSI or investigator's Standard: Taken from unburned area near Clean previously unused, metal friction Indicate if debris is from automotive fire or contains Arson initials,3) agency, case name and evidence. (paint) cans or glass jars. Seal soil. Do not use plastic or paper bags to package number. Evidence: Taken from origin of fire. None container with tape. evidence. FORENSIC BIOLOGY/DNA (BIO/DNA)

BLOOD and BODY FLUIDS

On outside of box, paper bag, envelope Body Tissue or packaging show: 1) type of specimens, 2) date secured, 3) CSI or Freeze tissue sample in a leak- Contact the BIO/DNA Section of the forensic investigator's initials, 4) agency, case Standard: None proof specimen container with Package specimen container in an science laboratory for further instructions, if name and number. Evidence: None no added liquid. envelope or paper bag. necessary.

On outside of box, paper bag, envelope Bones/Teeth or packaging show: 1) type of Standard: submit entire long bone (not Contact laboratory for other possible usable specimens, 2) date secured, 3) CSI or sawed, femur preferred) or unrestored teeth samples or for additional instruction. Provide investigator's initials, 4) agency, case (molars preferred). If not submitted dry, freeze in a Package in a box, envelope, or paper laboratory with any anthropological or coroner's name and number. Evidence: None leak proof container. bag. reports in cases of unidentified remains. On outside of box, paper bag, or envelope show: 1) type of specimens, 2) Standard: None Cans, Bottles, or Cups date secured, 3) CSI or investigator's Evidence: Submit entire container, or swab initials, 4) agency, case name and drinking area with sterile cotton swabs Package in box, envelope, or paper number. moistened with distilled water. Dry all swabs before packaging. bag; never in plastic. On outside of box, paper bag, or envelope show: 1) type of specimens, 2) Cigarette Butts date secured, 3) CSI or investigator's initials, 4) agency, case name and Standard: None Package in box, envelope, or paper number. Evidence: Submit entire cigarette butt. Keep dry. bag; never in plastic.

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ESH App 28: Evidence Packaging and Submission Recommendations by Evidence Type

TYPE OF EVIDENCE IDENTIFICATION AMOUNT DESIRED PRESERVATION WRAPPING/PACKAGING MISCELLANEOUS

On outside of box, paper bag, or envelope show: 1) type of specimens, 2) Envelopes date secured, 3) CSI or investigator's Standard: None initials, 4) agency, case name and Evidence: Submit entire envelope whenever Package in another outer envelope or a number. possible. Keep dry. paper bag. Never package in plastic.

On outside of box, paper bag, or Freeze tissue sample in a leak- Fetal tissue envelope show: 1) type of specimens, 2) proof specimen container with date secured, 3) CSI or investigator's no added liquid. Do not add any The medical provider collecting the sample should initials, 4) agency, case name and Standard: None type of preserving agents, Package specimen container in a separate fetal from maternal tissue as much as number. Evidence: None chemicals, or mounting medium. plastic bag. possible. STAINS Standard: None Evidence: Collect as much of the stain as On outside of box, paper packet, or possible. Submit entire stained object. A envelope show: 1) type of specimens, swabbing should be submitted when the Dry Stains 2)from where/what sample was taken, 3) item cannot be submitted due to size, shape, date secured, 4) CSI or investigator's or of a hazardous nature. If swabbing, initials, 5) agency, case name and collect as much stain onto as few swabs as Tops, ends, and all folds sealed. Never Dry completely under natural conditions before number. possible. Keep dry. package in plastic, always use paper. packaging.

Each article packaged separately and On outside of package show: 1) type of identified on outside of package. Place Stained Clothing or Fabric specimens, 2) date obtained, 3) CSI or If wet when found, dry under in cardboard box or paper bags, packed investigator's name or initials, 4) agency, Standard: None natural conditions. to prevent shifting of contents. Always Submit no less than 1 sq. inch of stain if entire case name and number and 5) owner of Evidence: As found. Submit entire stained USE NO EXCESSIVE use paper bags, never use plastic bags article cannot be submitted. Be sure to label from garment. garment, whenever possible. HEAT TO DRY. or containers that do not allow air flow. where on the garment the stained areas were taken. On outside of envelope show: 1) type of Standard: None Swabs of stains specimens, 2) date secured, 3) CSI or Evidence: Using sterile cotton swabs (From large items which investigator's initials, 4) agency, case moistened with distilled water, collect as Contact the BIO/DNA Section of the forensic cannot be submitted) name and number, and 5) from where much stain as possible onto as few swabs as Allow swabs to dry before Package in envelope or paper bag. science laboratory for further instructions, if sample was taken. possible. packaging. Never package in plastic. necessary. Collection of Convicted Offender Samples or others pursuant to 730 ILCS 5/5-4-3 shall be made with a DNA Convicted Offender Samples Indexing Database Buccal Swab collection Kit. All sections of the Note: These collections are not evidence and the provided receipt must be completed. Six (6) swab constitutes an adequate sample kits are not to be used for any other use. 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. Biological Standards Collection Kits are Pursuant to Illinois Statute, coroner's offices may available at the Forensic Science directly submit standards of homicide victims to the STANDARDS Laboratory. Directions are included laboratory. Suspect, Victim, Elimination, or with the kit. If using your own sterile Standards for relatives of missing people must be Relatives of Missing Persons swabs instead of the Collection Kit, label accompanied by appropriate paperwork available the outside of the box, paper bag, or from the laboratory. Alternative standards for a envelope and include: 1) type of person (example: tooth brush) will be considered specimens, 2) date secured, 3) CSI or under special circumstances. investigator's initials, 4) agency, case Standard: None A suspect's standard is required before Y-STR name and number, 5) name of person Evidence: Two to four swabs constitute an analysis will be performed. from whom sample was collected. adequate sample. None None Also see Bones/Teeth. Illinois State Police (ISP) Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit is available at Sexual Assault Evidence most hospitals. Directions are included Standard: None with the kit. Evidence: None None None

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ESH App 28: Evidence Packaging and Submission Recommendations by Evidence Type

TYPE OF EVIDENCE IDENTIFICATION AMOUNT DESIRED PRESERVATION WRAPPING/PACKAGING MISCELLANEOUS

*Sterile vacutainer containing an Blood/Body Fluids (Toxicology) When possible, use standard DUI or anticoagulant and preservative. Coroner's kit, as appropriate. Fill out (Standard DUI kits contain *Collections must be made in accordance provided labels (name of subject, Standard: None potassium oxalate and sodium Place in kit and seal with provided with 20 Ill. Adm. Code 1286.320. date/time collected, officer's name and Evidence: Two 10 ml grey stopper fluoride.) seals. If a DUI kit is not available, agency) and place on the tubes. Fill out vacutainers. Two red top tubes for body *When possible, refrigerate place in suitable mailing package to Reference ISP Command Directive ESH Appendix case history form provided with the kit. fluids. sample until mailed. prevent breakage and spillage. 17 for additional information.

Seal in container and mark container, Place on tissue soft paper. Place in Bullets not projectile. Place CSI or pill, powder, or match box. Pack to (Projectiles, not Cartridges) investigator's initials, date, agency, case Standard: None prevent shifting in transit. If wet, avoid name and number on the container. Evidence: Collect all fragments. Do not clean. plastic containers. Do not pack in cotton or gauze. Cannabis - See Plant Material

Place in bag or box and mark container. Cartridges or Rounds (Live) Place CSI or investigator's initials, date, Also see "Ammunition" agency, case name and number on the Standard: All available. container. Evidence: All available. None Package to prevent shifting.

Place in bag or box and mark container. Cartridges Cases Place CSI or investigator's initials, date, (Empty Shells) agency, case name and number on the Standard: None When fingerprint analysis is desired, do not remove container. Evidence: All available. None Package to prevent shifting. from weapon. Hand carry to laboratory. Support well and pack in rigid On back of cast and on the outside of container. Use layers of newspaper to Casts container indicate date obtained, CSI or avoid shifting or breakage. Avoid Dental stone is the preferred casting material. Do investigator's initials, agency, case name Standard: None Let dry 24 hours before putting sealing in plastic bags. Mark package not clean. Take photos of impressions before and number. Evidence: All. in package. as FRAGILE. casting. CLOTHING

Attach property tag or label outside of Package each article individually with Blood and Body Fluids container describing item, owner, CSI or identification written on the outside of Leave clothing whole, if possible. Do not cut out Investigator's initials, date obtained, Standard: None package. Place in strong container. stains or cut through bullet holes. If wet, dry before agency, case name and number. Evidence: Only pertinent items. Do not handle with bare hands. Use paper bags, never plastic. packing. Never package in plastic bags.

Evidence in cases with a known suspect must be submitted with approval for consumption of the sample. Victim's clothing (or swabs from victim's clothing) will not be accepted unless probative to Touch DNA/Cellular DNA Standard: None Package each article individually with the case and the exact area touched by the Label outside of box or paper bag with Evidence: Submit entire garment or using identification written on the outside of perpetrator is known. Elimination standards may be the type of item, owner, CSI or sterile cotton swabs moistened with distilled package. Place in strong container. required before DNA analysis can be conducted. investigator's initial's, date obtained, water, swab the area of interest using as few Allow swabs to dry naturally Use paper bags or cardboard boxes; Contact the BIO/DNA Section of the forensic agency, case name and number. swabs as possible. before packaging. never plastic. science laboratory for further instructions. DIGITAL Package each individual digital data disc (CD, DVD, Blue-ray, etc.) or media card separately in an appropriate Digital Media sleeve or case to prevent damage. Seal packaged digital media in an Standard: None appropriately labeled paper envelope Label or tag on outside of packaging. Evidence: All None or bag. Images for comparison purposes MUST have a Label disc, indicate date obtained, CSI scale visible. These images should be submitted in Digital Images or investigator's initials, agency, case Standard: None Digital images should be copied original RAW format. Impression evidence MUST name and number. Also, label or tag out Evidence: All images depicting evidence for to an appropriately sized NON Use an envelope large enough for the be captured with the camera lens parallel to the side of container. comparison. rewritable disc. disc or disc packaging. surface of the impression.

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ESH App 28: Evidence Packaging and Submission Recommendations by Evidence Type

TYPE OF EVIDENCE IDENTIFICATION AMOUNT DESIRED PRESERVATION WRAPPING/PACKAGING MISCELLANEOUS DRUGS

Label or tag on outside of container. If bottle has no stopper, transfer liquid Mark FRAGILE. If the bottle is glass, see the Show: 1) type of material, 2) date contents to glass stoppered bottle and "Sharp Objects" section for proper packaging. Liquids obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's name Standard: None seal with adhesive tape and wax or Determine alleged normal use of drug and if or initials, 4) agency, case name and Evidence: All to 1 pt. Not less than 15cc or other appropriately sealed evidence prescription, check with druggist to determine number. 1/2 oz., if available. None container such as a Nalgene bottle. supposed ingredients.

Label or tag on outside of container. Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Standard: None If possible, drugs and packaging materials should Powders, Tablets, and Capsules obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's name Evidence: Amount slightly over maximum be separated and packaged separately for Drug or initials, 4) agency, case name and penalty amount. Packages should be kept to Chemistry or Latent Print cases. Consult with the number. a maximum of 25 lbs. when feasible. None Seal with tape to prevent any loss. forensic science laboratory for further instructions. Label or tag on outside of container. Internal Carry Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Items recovered from an internal carry that need obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's name Seal container. Wrap in paper or soft analysis should be cleaned off as best as possible, (Body Cavity) or initials, 4) agency, case name and Standard: None packaging, place in suitable package to then submit with a "BIOHAZARD" label attached number. Evidence: All None prevent breakage or spillage. to the container. Label or tag on outside of container. Seal container. Place in suitable Show: 1) type of material, 2) date package to prevent loss. If the item is Residues obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's name Standard: None glass or a sharp item, see "Sharp or initials, 4) agency, case name and Evidence: A maximum of five residues Objects" section for additional Items with visible powder or residue tend to be the number. should initially be submitted per case. None information. most probative in value. Syringes (See below)

Secure edges inside suitably-sized box or between two firm non-corrugated pieces of cardboard. A manila folder Electrostatic Dust print Lifts Label or tag on outside of container. may also be used if the lift is Show: 1) Identify contents, 2) date completely contained within the folder. lifted, 3)location, 4) CSI or investigator's (Manila folder should NOT be the Take photos of impression before lifting. Make a name or initials, 5) agency, case name Standard: None outermost packaging.) Avoid surface second lift of the impression if first lift has and number. Evidence: All None abrasion. Seal outer package. excessive dust/debris. Label or tag on outside of container. Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Fibers obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's name Druggist fold inside of sealed or initials, 4) agency, case name and Standard: Submit entire article if possible. envelope. Use tape on exterior number. Evidence: All None package to seal edges to prevent loss.

Unload all firearms. If circumstances warrant Wrap in paper, wooden box, or (rusted, accidental discharge, suicide, etc.) call the cardboard box, and identify contents of laboratory in advance to submit loaded firearms. package. Identify if loaded. Prevent Do not put anything into barrel. Do not Firearms Attach tag with pertinent data. Show: shifting while in transit. Indicate disassemble. Do not test or manipulate action after 1) date obtained, 2) CSI or investigator's direction of barrel. If you unload, mark unloading. Do not package with anything that may name or initials, 3) agency, case name position of cylinder and note location scratch or mark firearm. Advise if other exams and number. Record serial # data on Standard: None of cartridges. Do not place in gun case (Latent Prints, BIO/DNA, malfunction, accidental evidence record. Evidence: None Keep from rusting. if fingerprints are requested. discharge, etc.) are needed.

Label or tag with pertinent data. Show: 1) date obtained, 2) CSI or investigator's Firearms recovered in water name or initials, 3) agency, case name Place in container of same water. and number. Record serial # data on Standard: None Capped 6" plastic pipe works for long evidence record. Evidence: None Keep from drying. guns.

Label or tag on outside of container. Show: 1) type of material, 2) location Place in cardboard box or paper bags, Fractured Evidence or Physical Matches and date obtained, 3) CSI or Standard: Submit all evidence with broken, packed to prevent shifting of contents. investigator's initials, 4) agency, case torn, or separated edges. Protect fragile fractured edges with For submission to Latent Prints or Forensic name and number. Evidence: All None packing material as necessary. Biology/DNA, see General guidelines.

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ESH App 28: Evidence Packaging and Submission Recommendations by Evidence Type

TYPE OF EVIDENCE IDENTIFICATION AMOUNT DESIRED PRESERVATION WRAPPING/PACKAGING MISCELLANEOUS

Label or tag on outside of container. Show: 1) type of material, 2) location Gasoline and Ignitible Liquids and date obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's initials, 4) agency, case Standard: 1/4 cup Glass vial or jar cushioned in a metal name and number. Evidence: All to 1/4 cup Fireproof container. container. Label IGNITIBLE LIQUID

Label or tag back of lift and outside of Gelatin Lifts container. Identify contents and show date lifted, location, CSI or investigator' Standard: None Avoid high heat or Replace cover and seal in suitably- Take photos of impressions before lifting. initials, agency, case name and number. Evidence: All extreme cold. sized paper bag or envelope. Transport to laboratory as soon as possible.

Label or tag on outside of container. Glass Fragments Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Standard: Submit fingerprint cards for all obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's name persons known to have handled glass, if Wrap each piece separately. Pack in Mark FRAGILE. If being submitted for Latent or initials, agency, case name and latent prints are requested. strong box to prevent shifting and prints, see Latent Print guidelines. For Fracture number. Evidence: All Avoid chipping. breakage. Identify contents. Match, see Fractured Evidence. Guns - See FIREARMS

If ownership of the clothing may be in question, Gunshot Residue on Clothing for Primer Label or tag on outside of container. submission of evidence to the BIO/DNA section for Gunshot Residue Analysis Show: 1) Location and date obtained 2) the collection of wearer's DNA must precede GSR CSI or investigator's initals, 3) agency, Standard: None Avoid excessive handling. Package in examination. Guidelines for areas to be sampled case name and number. Evidence: Pertinent items. None paper bags, one item per bag. for PGSR can be found in ESH 26. Fold fabric flat and then wrap so that Gunshot Residue on Clothing for Range no residue is lost through friction. Attach tag or mark directly on article, Place clean paper between folds. Do not cut through bullet holes. Dry before Determination date obtained, CSI or investigator's Standard: None Package in paper bags, one item per submitting. Avoid shaking. Do not package in initials, agency, case name or number. Evidence: Only pertinent items. Do not handle with bare hands. bag. plastic bags. Label or tag on outside of container. Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Hair (for DNA Analysis) obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's name or initials, agency, case name and Standard: None Druggist fold. Seal edges and openings Envelope not satisfactory. Use fingers to pull hairs, number. Evidence: All None with scotch or adhesive tape. not tweezers. DO NOT CUT. Latent Prints Label outside of sealed package. Each Lifts lift must be properly marked to include Standard: (The database searches require Use of black powder is recommended. Use of exact location, date, and name of person the submission of elimination prints.) Use coated lift backings or fixed May be submitted collectively in a transparent lifts, white powder, and fluorescent taking the lift. Evidence: All photographic paper. sealed package. powders is discouraged.

Non-Porous Items Label or tag on outside of sealed (Glass, Metal, Plastic, package. Show: 1) Location and date Package securely to prevent Use cardboard boxes and paper bags Finished Wood, Firearms) obtained 2) CSI or investigator's initals, movement of item. Avoid whenever possible. Paper containers Also see Firearms 3) agency, case name and number. Standard: None abrasion of surface within the should avoid surface contact as much Touch as little as possible and only while wearing Attach tag to large items. Evidence: All container. as possible. gloves.

Porous Items Label outside of sealed package. Show: (Paper, Cardboard, 1) Location and date obtained 2) CSI or investigator's initals, 3) agency, case Standard: None No special requirements once Touch as little as possible and only while wearing Unfinished Wood) name and number. Evidence: All packaged. No special packaging requirements. gloves.

Label outside of sealed package. Show: Items in Water 1) Location and date obtained 2) CSI or Whenever possible, keep wet investigator's initals, 3) agency, case Standard: None with the water in which the item Touch as little as possible and only while wearing name and number. Evidence: All was found. Do not air dry. Use plastic containers. gloves.

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ESH App 28: Evidence Packaging and Submission Recommendations by Evidence Type

TYPE OF EVIDENCE IDENTIFICATION AMOUNT DESIRED PRESERVATION WRAPPING/PACKAGING MISCELLANEOUS

Label outside of sealed package. Show: Adhesive Tape 1) Location and date obtained 2) CSI or Place sticky side up in box and pin investigator's initals, 3) agency, case Standard: None down. Avoid surface contact of the Touch as little as possible and only while wearing name and number. Evidence: All None adhesive side to the packing. gloves. Label outside of sealed package. All standards should be labeled with the Fingerprint Cards subject's name. The name must be Standard: None Use an envelope large enough for the Inked prints are preferred. Rolled and plain legible. Evidence: All None card. impressions are recommended. Marijuana - See Plant Material Label or tag on outside of container. Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Matches obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's name Standard: One to two books of paper Metal container and packed in large or initials, 4) agency, case name and matches. One full box of wooden matches. package to prevent shifting. Matches number. Evidence: Up to 1/4 lb. Keep away from fire. in box or metal container. Label "KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE" Medicines - See Drugs Label or tag on outside of container. Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Oil or Waxes obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's name Standard: 1 qt. together with specifications, Metal or glass container with tight or initials, 4) agency, case name and if available. screw top. Pack in strong box using number. Evidence: All to 1 pt., if available. Keep away from fire. excelsior or similar material. DO NOT USE DIRT FOR PACKING MATERIAL. Paint Label or tag on outside of container. Show type of material origin if known, Friction top paint can or large mouth Liquid date obtained, CSI or investigator's Standard: 1/4 pt. screw top jars; if glass, pack to prevent initials, 4) agency, case name and Evidence: All to 1/4 pt. Not less than 30cc breakage. Use heavy corrugated paper number. or 1 oz., if available. None or wooden box.

Label or tag on outside of container. If small amount, non-plastic pillbox or Solid Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Standard: At least 1/2 sq. in. small glass vial with screw top or Do not pack paint chips in cotton, plastic obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's initials, Evidence: All and if on small object, send druggist fold in sealed envelope. Seal containers, or secure with scotch or adhesive tape. 4) agency, case name and number. object. Wrap so as to protect smear. exterior package to prevent leakage. Do not recover paint chips on lifts or tape.

Label or tag on outside of container. Paraphernalia (Drug) Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Empty any liquid from smoking devices into a Also see Syringes. obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's initials, Standard: None separate container. If the paraphernalia is glass, see 4) agency, case name and number. Evidence: Pertinent items. None Pack glass items to prevent breakage. the "Sharp Objects" section for proper packaging.

Loosely fill paper bag and seal if drying is impossible. In order to preserve the integrity of the evidence, do not seal wet or fresh plant material into a plastic bag or container. Use any Plant Material suitable sealed container if dry. e.g. Cannabis, Mushrooms, Peyote, etc. Individual plants should be wrapped separately within the evidence Label or tag on outside of container. Standard: None container. Notify laboratory of When a cannabis case will be charged based on Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Evidence: Amount over maximum penalty condition upon submission. Dirt or plant count instead of weight, individual sample of obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's initials, limit. Keep package weight to a maximum Dry fresh plant material to other growing material should not be cannabis plants can be substituted for whole plants agency, case name and number. of 25 lbs. when feasible. prevent molding. submitted with the plants. if clearly marked.

Powder Patterns - See Gunshot Residue on Clothing for Range Determination

Powders - See Drugs

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ESH App 28: Evidence Packaging and Submission Recommendations by Evidence Type

TYPE OF EVIDENCE IDENTIFICATION AMOUNT DESIRED PRESERVATION WRAPPING/PACKAGING MISCELLANEOUS

Label or tag on outside of container. Wrap securely in clean paper. If Rope, Twine, Cordage, and Miscellaneous Show: 1) type of material, 2) date strands or fibers, use druggist fold in Ligatures obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's initials, Standard: 2 ft. or 1 lb. pillbox. Seal edges and openings with Do not untie knots. Identify any cuts made to agency, case name and number. Evidence: All up to 2 ft. None scotch or adhesive tape. facilitate removal. Label or tag on outside of container. Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Sharp Objects obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's name Pack in cardboard box with e.g., Knives, Axes, Razor Blades, etc. or initials, 4) agency, case name and Standard: None appropriate packing to prevent shifting Use "SHARPS" label on container. See other number. Evidence: None None or use plastic cylinders. appropriate areas, i.e. Blood, Latent Prints. Label or tag on outside of container. Package shoes separate from other clothing and Show: 1) type of material, 2) date physical evidence. Make note of possible Shoes obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's biohazard if blood is on shoes. Be aware of and initials, 4) agency, case name and Standard: All If wet, let dry before sealing in avoid loss of trace evidence. Do not wrap shoes number. Evidence: None package. Seal in suitably-sized paper bag or box. tightly or seal them in plastic bags.

Refrigerate sample until mailed. Label “Stomach Contents”. Stomach contents should never be submitted to the Drug Chemistry Section. If there Stomach Contents Place in clean, sterile container. Label Seal container. Wrap in paper or soft are items in the stomach contents that need analysis, outside of container with name of packaging, place in suitable mailing the items should be removed and cleaned off as best subject, date taken, officer's name and Standard: None package to prevent breakage or as possible and then submitted with a agency. Evidence: All available sample. None spillage. "BIOHAZARD" label attached.

Syringes*

*Actual syringes will only be accepted with Label or tag on outside of container. Standard: Agency should remove contents documented prior approval from Show: 1) type of material, 2) date from the syringe and submit contents in an Place needle in plastic cylinder and obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's initials, appropriate container or glass vial. seal to prevent needle sticks and loss. Mark container as a "BIOHAZARD" and Laboratory Management (see ESH 16). 4) agency, case name and number. Evidence: Pertinent items. None Needle caps are also preferred. "CONTAINS SHARPS".

Label or tag tires. Identify vehicle and position from which they were removed Tires can be large and are more easily Tires (e.g., front, right, rear, etc.), owner of handled independently. Tires should vehicle if known, date of recovery, CSI minimally be wrapped in paper. Any Inked test prints of tires should be made while tires or investigator's initials, 4) agency, case Standard: All packaging that protects the tread and are on vehicle. Consider whether or not spare tire name and number. Evidence: None None potential trace evidence is acceptable. may have been involved.

Label or tag on outside of container. Wrap each tool separately in paper, strong Tools Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Cover end or edges with paper bag to cardboard, or wooden box to prevent shifting and obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's initials, Standard: None catch trace evidence. Never place tape protect ends. Do NOT use tool to collect suspect 4) agency, case name and number. Evidence: All None directly on edge. marks.

On packaging or on a tag attached to or After marks have been protected, Use silicone casting material, make two casts if Toolmarks on opposite end from where toolmarks Cover ends bearing toolmarks package each item of evidence practical. Keep questioned specimens separate appear. Show: CSI or investigator's Standard: Send in the tool. with bag and wrap with paper. separately. Place in strong box and from known standards. Identify end with initials, agency, case name and number. Evidence: None Never use tape on cut ends. pack to prevent shifting. questioned cut and with agency cut. When possible, use standard DUI kit. Urine (Toxicology) Fill out provided labels (name of subject, date/time collected, officer's name and Place in kit and seal with provided *Collections must be made in accordance agency) and place on urine bottles. Fill seals. If DUI kit is not available, place with 20 Ill. Adm. Code 1286.330. out DUI case history form provided with Standard: None in suitable mailing package to prevent Reference ISP Command Directive ESH Appendix DUI kit. Evidence: Two 35 ml. plastic bottles. None breakage and spillage. 17 for additional information.

Label or tag on outside of container. Wire Show: 1) type of material, 2) date Wrap securely; pack to prevent Also see Toolmarks obtained, 3) CSI or investigator's initials, Standard: 1 ft. or more. friction, shifting, breakage, or contact Identify end with questioned cut and end with 4) agency, case name and number. Evidence: All Do not put tape on cut ends. while in transit. agency cut. ISP 6-420 (04/19)

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