A Guide for Explosion and Bombing Scene Investigation

E. The labeling, transportation, and storage of evidence by:
◆ Placing evidence from different locations or searches in
separate external containers.
◆ Labeling evidence for storage and shipment, including
identification of hazards.
◆ Arranging for transportation of the evidence.
Summary: Identification, collection, preservation, and packaging of
evidence must be conducted in a manner that protects the
item, minimizes contamination, and maintains the chain
of custody. These steps assist in establishing the elements
of a possible crime and provide the basis for
thorough, accurate, and objective investigation and
prosecution processes.
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