police procedures
type: Concept
narrower: chain of custody

chain of custody
type: Concept
definition: Chain of custody is a concept in the study and application of law that applies to the proper handling of evidence within a criminal proceeding. It refers to the ability to positively guarantee the identity, integrity, and chronological history of evidence from the point of acquisition through to examination and testimony. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement; Chain of Custody]
broader: police procedures

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: chain of custody