Evidence Collection Procedures

  

Headlamp & Bulb Collection Procedures

To determine if headlamps or other lights were energized at the time of impact, a complete examination of all available headlamps and bulbs is recommended. 

When collecting the bulbs please follow the following procedure. 

1. Document the Year, Make and Model of Vehicle and VIN if possible.
     

2. Collect as many bulbs as possible for examination.  Headlamps, tail-lamps, parking lamps, brake lamps, license plate lamps and side-marker lamps.
      

3. Photograph the vehicle and each bulbs placement before and after removal from vehicle.  
     

4. Write the NETS case number on the paperwork .
     

5. Document placement of the headlamp or bulb on the vehicle and mark the container, not the bulb itself.  
     

6. Use Styrofoam coffee cups to prevent breakage of the evidence. 
   
   Place two cups upside down and stick the bulb through the cup enough to hold it in place to prevent breakage.
   
   Place another upside down cup over that one making a capsule type container and tape together or use a rubber band to hold.  
   
   Headlamps should be wrapped in bubble-wrap or other protective material.
     

7. Package the labeled bulb containers in a box with packing material to prevent any shipping damage.    
   

8. If all else fails and you are unable to retrieve the headlamps or bulbs, we will go to the vehicle to do the bulb examination on site. 
   

The N.E.T.S. CARE System was developed to facilitate the collection and shipping of evidence.  N.E.T.S. has put together a complete shipping container system for both complete unburned steering columns, burnt debris (stolen vehicle), arson sampling (chemical analysis) and oil and fluid analysis.

The containers are shipped to you.  Just follow the easy step by step instructions, fill out the ETF for continuity, seal and call our toll free number: 1-888-NET-EXAM (888-638-3926) to obtain a file number.  We will call the shipper to arrange a pickup at your location.

Prior to collecting the samples, call for information regarding your particular case (disassembly-module placement etc.)

Same day service is available depending on the location of your company.

We have oil and transmission fluid collection kits available. These kits are complete with pump, hose, bottles and shipping containers. Call us on our toll free number: 1-888-NET-EXAM (888-638-3926) to obtain a file number and order the kits.

1.     Take photos of the vehicle from all sides with close-ups of 
         damaged areas.  

2.     Using paint tape, square off at least:
              A: Obvious hail damaged part (At least one for comparison)
              B: and any suspected not damaged by hail parts  

3.     Number all samples on tapes  

4.     Mix enough sample silica to do one or two samples at a time.  
         (Depending on temperature, samples will harden if mixed  in to 
          large quantities).  

5.     After all samples are dry and hard, label silica sample itself 
         to correspond to number on tape. 
         Place an arrow pointing to the front of the automobile.  

6.     Photograph all sides of vehicle, marking sample sheets accordingly. 
         (See Attached)  

7.     Remove and bag samples separately.  

8.     Send photo, samples, and sheets.

Test Results can be expedited within 5 working days of receipt of all materials needed.