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Can detectives check out evidence for a case they are not assigned to?
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∙ 14y ago
It's a little unusual but not unheard of. If they have a legitimate reason for doing so (e.g.: they are working on a similar case or cases and they wish to compare the two crimes with one another). So long as the chain of custody is thoroughly documented and not broken the evidence remains un-tainted.
Alright... a little clarification, since I found someone who actually is a Lt. Detective in Homicide for the SFPD. Barring the case you just mentioned, where they are working on a similar case, it is (according to him) almost impossible to check out evidence unless you have been assigned to the case. But thank you for the answer! :)
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