Where must jewelry valued at $1,000 or more be impounded?

• A. Evidence Room
• B. Central Vault
• C. District Evidence Locker
• D. City Property Room

Answer: (A)

High-value property needs strict control and a solid chain of custody. When jewelry is valued at $1,000 or more, it must be impounded in the Evidence Room because this area is the controlled repository where seized or recovered items are logged, tagged, and stored by evidence personnel. The Evidence Room provides the necessary documentation, restricted access, and standard procedures to preserve the item’s integrity for investigation and potential court use. While other locations like a central vault or district locker may hold valuables in certain agencies, the standard practice for evidentiary property is to place high-value items in the Evidence Room to ensure proper accountability and preservation.