G15.1.4 Secure Property-Evidence Temporary Storage
Chapter: Chapter 15 – Property and Evidence Control
Sub-Chapter: 15.1 - Property and Evidence Control
Effective Date: 11/01/2019
Revised Date: 03/16/2023
Rescinds: G15.1 – 11/1/2019
Purpose
To state that the Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) has designated secure temporary storage areas for in-custody property and evidence.
General Order
The IUPD has designated secure spaces for the temporary storage of in-custody and evidentiary property to be used during the times when the property room is closed or not accessible by the end of the tour of duty. After properly marking and documenting each item to be entered, officers will place such property into the temporary storage areas designated for this purpose.
Definitions
Evidence – any substance or material found or recovered in connection with a criminal investigation.
In-custody property – anything that is held in police custody which has been found, turned in, abandoned, or held for safekeeping, and is not believed to be connected to, or part of, a criminal or possible criminal offense