When evidence is collected, an officer should record in his or her notes the:
A)time the item was found and the disposition.
B)time and date the item was found.
C)time, date, and location the item was found.
D)time, date, and location the item was found; the individual who found it; the case number; a description of the item; and who took it into custody.

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This choice includes all necessary information that should be recorded in an officer's notes when collecting evidence, including the time, date, location, individual who found it, case number, description of the item, and who took it into custody. This level of detail ensures a clear chain of custody and can be crucial in court proceedings.

When Evidence Is Collected, an Officer Should Record in His