This course provides a thorough understanding of ballot chain of custody, a critical aspect of election integrity. You will learn how to design and implement effective chain of custody procedures, ensuring that every movement of ballots is securely documented and traceable. We will cover key topics such as the importance of chain of custody, common events requiring documentation, and best practices for using tamper-evident seals and logs.

By the end of the course, you will be equipped to handle chain of custody events with confidence, ensuring that ballots are managed securely from pre-election preparations through post-election audits. You will also gain practical skills in designing seal logs, understanding tamper-evident seals, and responding to incidents involving breaks in chain of custody.

Encouraged Foundational Course

Before enrolling in this course, we recommend completing Introduction to Ballot Management.

Ballot Management Series

This course is part of the Ballot Management series. The courses in this series include:

• Introduction to Ballot Management
• Ballot Organization: Everything in Its Place
• Ballot Accounting: Perfecting Inventory Management
• Ballot Reconciliation: Balancing Votes and Voters

This course should take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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