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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Evaluate scene to determine data to be captured electronically
   • Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures appropriate to the incident are followed
2. Scene is assessed to identify and confirm data to be captured electronically
3. Process for data capture is determined, in accordance with organisational procedures, guidelines and legislative requirements
4. Select and prepare equipment
   • Equipment and accessories are selected, in accordance with organisational procedures and the specific requirements of incident
5. Personnel are briefed on capture processes and required quality and quantity of evidence
6. Capture evidence electronically
   • Electronic equipment is used to capture physical evidence, in accordance with organisational procedures
7. Selected techniques for the capture of data are tested and modified, where necessary
8. Electronic record of physical evidence is documented and labelled, in accordance with organisational procedures and legal requirements to ensure continuity, authenticity and integrity of evidence
9. Evidence captured is protected from data corruption, in accordance with organisational procedures
10. Data evidence log is completed and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
11. Analyse data to support conclusions
    • Data is assessed and analysed to support conclusions
12. Data is collated and selected, in accordance with organisational procedures
13. Selected evidence is prepared for use in reports and/or presentations
14. Manage electronic evidence
    • Processes for capturing evidence are maintained and audited, in accordance with organisational procedures
15. Primary and working copies of data collected are created, stored and used, as required
16. Data is disseminated, in accordance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements
17. Data identified for disposal is eliminated, in accordance with organisational procedures and legal requirements
18. Data to be retained is documented and stored or archived to ensure continuity and non-contamination or degradation of evidence, in accordance with organisational procedures and legal requirements
19. Imaging and electronic data and equipment is stored securely, in accordance with organisational procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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