At the crime scene your supervisor assigns you the task of establishing the chain of custody for the collection of evidence, which of the following must be recorded:

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All of these details are important to establish the chain of custody. The name of the person collecting the evidence helps to identify who had control over the item at each point in its journey. The date and time of the evidence transfer help to establish the timeline and identify any potential gaps in the chain of custody. The description of the item provides a record of what was collected, which can be important for later analysis and interpretation.

At the Crime Scene Your Supervisor Assigns You the Task