A temporary storage location used to expand refrigerated storage capacity. BCPs are a strategy for providing temporary refrigerated storage of remains while decedent recovery operations are ongoing until personnel transport to a morgue or other facility where the remains will be processed for identification and disposition. (OSAC Crime Scene/Death Investigation Committee)
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