Pengemukaan Keterangan
Permintaan
Untuk Pemeriksaan Keterangan
For guidelines on how to
package and ship evidence, see Packaging
and Shipping Evidence.
All requests for evidence examinations
should be in writing, addressed to the Laboratory Evidence Control
Center, and contain the following information:
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The submitting contact person's
name, agency, address, and telephone number;
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Previous case identification
numbers, evidence submissions, and communications relating to the
case;
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Description of the nature and the
basic facts concerning the case as they pertain to the Laboratory
examinations;
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The name or names of and descriptive
data about the individual or individuals involved (subject, suspect,
victim, or a combination of those categories) and the
agency-assigned case identification number; and
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A list of the evidence being
submitted herewith (enclosed) or under separate cover.
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Herewith
is limited to small items of evidence that are not endangered by
transmitting in an envelope. Write on the envelope before
placing evidence inside to avoid damaging or altering the
evidence. The written communication should state: Submitted
herewith are the following items of evidence.
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Separate cover
is used to ship numerous or bulky items of evidence or both.
Include a copy of the communication requesting the examinations.
The written communication should state: Submitted under
separate cover by (list the method of shipment) are the
following items of evidence.
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State what types of examinations are
requested.
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State where the evidence should be
returned and where the Laboratory report should be sent.
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Attach a statement if the evidence
was examined by another expert in the same field, if there is local
controversy, or if other law enforcement agencies have an interest
in the case.
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State the need and reason or reasons
for an expeditious examination. Do not request an expeditious
examination routinely.
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Submit a separate communication for
multiple cases.
Packaging
and Shipping Evidence
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Prior to packaging and shipping
evidence, call the pertinent unit of the Laboratory for specific
instructions.
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Take precautions to preserve the
evidence.
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When requesting latent print
examinations, place nonporous evidence in individual protective
coverings such as thick transparent envelopes or suspend in a
container so that there is minimal surface contact. Place porous
evidence in individual protective coverings such as paper envelopes.
Stabilize the evidence to avoid movement or friction during
shipment.
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Wrap and seal each item of evidence
separately to avoid contamination.
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5. Place the evidence in a
clean, dry, and previously unused inner container.
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6. Seal the inner container with
tamper-evident or filament tape.
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Affix EVIDENCE and appropriate BIOHAZARD or HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS labels to the inner container.
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8. If any of the evidence needs
to be examined for latent prints, label LATENT on the
inner container.
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9. Affix the evidence
examination request and all case information between the inner
and outer containers.
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10. Place the sealed inner
container in a clean, dry, and previously unused outer container
with clean packing materials. Do not use loose Styrofoam™.
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11. Completely seal the outer container
so that opening of the container would be evident.
12. Label the outer container with
appropriate BIOHAZARD or HAZARDOUS MATERIALS labels.
Information concerning the types and
classes of biohazardous and hazardous materials, the labels used to
designate these materials, and the proper packaging and transportation
of hazardous materials can be obtained form the Department of
Transportation
13. Address the outer container as
follows:
MAKMAL FORENSIK
ATTENTION: EVIDENCE CONTROL CENTER
UNIT FORENSIK, HOSPITAL UKM
50000 KUALA LUMPUR
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14. Ship evidence via Pos
Malaysia Registered Mail, United Parcel Service, or Federal
Express. Record the method of shipment and the tracking number
or numbers on the chain-of-custody form.
15. Rendered-safe explosive
devices must be shipped via Federal Express.
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16. Live ammunition must be shipped via
Federal Express. The following guidelines must be followed to comply
with Department of Transportation regulations:
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Live ammunition must be packaged and
shipped separately from firearms.
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Pack ammunition in a cardboard
container.
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Label invoices FEDERAL EXPRESS.
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The shipper's certification for
restricted articles must be included.
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The outside of the container must be
labeled CARTRIDGES SMALL ARMS.
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The shipping papers must also
include the weight in grams.
17. The Shipment of Etiologic Agents
provides packaging and labeling requirements for etiologic agents
(viable microorganisms or toxins that cause or may cause human disease)
shipped in interstate traffic. For additional information, contact the
Institute of Medical Research at 603-259 6709 or visit their Web
site at http://www.imr.gov.my
Package and label etiologic agents in
volumes of less than 50 mL in glass tubes as shown in the drawings below
and sealed with waterproof tape. Place each tube containing a culture
inside a capped container packed with absorbent materials. Package this
primary container within a secondary capped container that is labeled
with the specimen record. Surround the secondary container with dry ice
and seal it within a capped shipping container marked with the
destination address and the appropriate infectious substance or
etiological agent label.
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Affix the regulation label shown
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