What would you find on an evidence tag?

An evidence tag primarily serves as a means of identifying collected evidence, which is crucial for maintaining the chain of custody and ensuring that the evidence can be reliably linked back to a case. The identification on an evidence tag includes information such as a unique identifier or case number, the date and time the evidence was collected, the location of collection, the officer’s name, and a description of the evidence itself. This clear and systematic labeling helps in effectively managing and retrieving evidence during investigations, legal proceedings, and for potential future reference.

The other options, while relevant to law enforcement procedures, do not pertain to the specific function of an evidence tag. Details of search authorization would be part of officer documentation regarding legal access to a scene, the field test summary relates to tests conducted on the evidence, and the content of interviews would encompass witness or suspect statements, none of which directly relate to the identification of the evidence itself as conveyed by an evidence tag.