2-07/070.60 - Central Property and Evidence



The Central Property and Evidence Section serves as the central repository for all evidence and property seized by the Department, and is responsible for maintaining accurate chain of custody records.  The primary functions of this Section include the following:

  • complying with the rules and regulations that govern the Department relative to the management of evidence;
  • soliciting information relative to legislative changes to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws;
  • ensuring that all items no longer needed as evidence are returned to the rightful owners;
  • assisting Department members and the general public as needed with evidence and property issues; and
  • maintaining all items seized and deemed necessary as evidence in a secured storage environment.