MARKING THE EVIDENCE: Evidence found by the investigator should be marked to ensure positive identification at any subsequent time. If feasible, the investigator's initials should be placed in an inconspicuous place, away from the evidence stains, directly on the object bearing the evidence. An evidence tag should be attached to the evidence for further identification. If the evidence cannot be marked, the identifying data should be noted on the evidence tag attached to the object and on the container in which the evidence is placed. A record should be maintained noting the details of the marking of the evidence.