Replenishment SOP
Definition
The post-scene process for re-stocking consumables (swabs, gloves, packet bags, reagents) and re-certifying re-usable instruments (camera, ALS, scale) before the kit returns to operational readiness.
- Applies to
- Crime scene investigation kits
- Covers
- Consumables and re-usable instruments
- Timing
- Post-scene, before redeployment
- Examples
- Swabs, gloves, ALS, camera
Common questions
Why does an ALS or camera need re-certification, not just restocking?+
Instruments that affect measurement or evidence quality can drift out of calibration or suffer damage during a call-out, so they are checked before being trusted on the next scene, unlike consumables which are simply replaced.
What happens if replenishment is skipped between scenes?+
The kit can arrive at the next scene short of a needed reagent or with an uncalibrated instrument, risking delays or evidence collected under unverified conditions.
Related terms
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- Sealed Packet Bag
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