Provision:
An Officer is guilty of an Offence if they:
- Handle items without appropriate PPE/Gloves
- Incorrectly bag evidence
- Allowing members of the public to “just have a quick look”
- Place evidence on the bonnet of a patrol car and driving off
- Uses the words CSI or NCIS on site
Aggravating Circumstances:
- “Forgets” to book a Forensic job
- Sniffing or touching evidence “to see if it’s real”
- Claims contamination “adds character”
- Attempts to fix contamination with hand sanitiser
- Blames the wind
Refer to the Penalties page for guidance on appropriate cake-based reparations.