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02/23/2015 Receives and handles crime scene evidence which may include weapons, narcotics, biohazardous materials, and items of high value. Photographs and classifies evidence by hazard and classification and secures in the correct location; and provides inventory reports for all evidence received, released, and disposed. Arranges for disposal of poisons, and hazardous, flammable, and explosive materials. Uses computer systems to perform continuous updates in evidence management databases for all evidence received, released and disposed; and computerized records management systems and court programs to determine the status of court cases; names of suspects, associated persons and interested parties; and the disposition of cases. Maintains security of all evidence and recovered property in the evidence vault and auxiliary evidence storage facilities, and during transportation; and updates chain-of- custody of all evidence while in the care and custody of the Evidence and Property Section. Issues, releases, destroys, and disposes of evidence and property in accordance with department policy; and issues, receives, and processes Evidence Disposition Reports for investigators and police supervisors. Prepares statistical and analytical reports; composes and types correspondence to victims of crime, owners, and finders of evidence and recovered property; prepares correspondence to outside agencies regarding the status of evidence and property. Notifies evidence/property owners and finders of the disposition of recovered items by formal letter, email or telephone; makes appointments with personnel to review or retrieve items from the vault. Prepares evidence for mailing and shipping, and sends items to other law enforcement agencies and owners living outside of the immediate area. Provides information to representatives from the District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's office, private attorneys, Victim/Witness Advocate Office, and members of the public on departmental policy and procedures involving matters pertaining to evidence. Testifies in court regarding procedures for the chain-of-custody; evidence collection and processing, evidence handling, storage, security, and disposition; and maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to property management. ATTY/RES0.3058/CC RESO AMENDING CITIY CLASSIFICATION GIS TECHNICIAN RE50.#15394 REV:02-11-15 MLG MUFF#905 Page 7 of 10