Property and Evidence Packaging Procedures

Manatee County Sheriff's Office

   See also the instructional videos on "Evidence Collection"

A strict chain of custody shall always be followed to preserve the integrity of the evidence. It all starts once you enter the Drop Room. Logging in the book shows YOU came in with the item(s) (unless you write you are there to help). Properly filling out the property receipt and the packaging ensures there is no question as to what is inside and the importance of the evidence inside.

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