The officer must be positive that the piece of evidence used at trial is the one originally found at the crime scene in order for the item to be used against the defendant.

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It is important for the officer to maintain the chain of custody of the evidence, documenting its collection, storage, and handling to ensure that the evidence is the same as the original item found at the crime scene and can be used in court.

The Officer Must Be Positive That the Piece of Evidence