BROWARD OFFICE EVIDENCE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES 3.21.2 1Apr12 telephone or teletype to ascertain the owner's name. 3. The evidence technician will advise teletype the firearm is in BSO's custody and its case number. 4. If the firearm's owner and person attempting to claim it are the same and all other requirements are met, the firearm can be released per procedure. 5. The evidence technician will notify teletype to notify the reporting agency when a firearm is returned to its owner. 6. if the person who reported it stolen is not the person attempting to claim it, the firearm will not be returned and the supervisor will be apprised of the incident. Safekeepinq Firearms: A. A firearm classified as "Safekeeping" can be returned pursuant to the Sheriff's Policy Manual and by court order. A certified, true copy or BSO copy of the court order will be attached to the Release Receipt and retained in Evidence. A firearm classified as "Safel