Operation of the Evidence Room for Evidence Officers

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This class is suited for all levels of the Evidence/Property Room Component. The class presents best practices for the design, operation and management of the property room.

A one-day seminar for patrol officers, supervisors, upper level management or for anyone interested in management of the property and evidence component of any size agency. This class cover at a minimum the following areas:

• Lost Property
• Found Property
• Evidence
• Confiscated Items
• Security
• Temporary Storage
• Bulk Items
• Critical Items
  (Weapons, Drugs, Controlled Substances, Money, and Valuables)
• Purging of old items
• Auctions
• Disposal
• Accountability
• Bonded Weapons Storage Companies
• Inspections and Audits
• Policy Development
• Requirements for Massachusetts and C.A.L.E.A. Accreditation/Certification