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Newport News Police Department
3. The Chief of Police tasks the Internal Affairs Division with conducting an annual unannounced
inspection of property and evidence storage areas. This inspection focuses on facility cleanliness,
organization and security. [84.1.6(d)]
a. The Property & Evidence supervisor serves as the department’s property and evidence
custodian. When a new supervisor is assigned to the unit, they must conduct an audit with either
the exiting supervisor or another member designated by the Chief of Police. [84.1.6b]
b. At a minimum, 1,060 high-risk items must be audited when there is a change in custodians.
c. If the error rate exceeds 4% during the audit, the following must occur:
1) Notify the Chief of Police and Internal Affairs Division through the chain of command.
2) A complete inventory of high-risk property is required. The Chief of Police will designate the
auditor(s).
3) The Support Services Division commander will review the audit results and take steps to
identify any necessary policy or procedure changes.
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