When an identification card is placed in the scene photographed or videotaped it should be clearly marked with the officer's name,the nature of the crime,date,time,and case number,and placed conspicuously in the scene so the jury can clearly discern it is not part of the crime scene.

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Identification cards placed in crime scene photographs are used to provide scale or to identify the photographing officer, but they do not typically include detailed information such as the nature of the crime, date, time, and case number directly on them. This information is usually documented separately in the case file or photo log.

When an Identification Card Is Placed in the Scene Photographed