In May 2014 the PRELIMS web-based application, including a web-based DNA module, was launched, first at East Los Angeles (ELA) station and then rolled out to other stations and Department bureaus and units over the course of six months, completing the implementation in December 2014. Currently, PRELIMS is in use in over 50 facilities and locations encompassing Patrol, Countywide Services, Custody and Administrative & Technical Services Divisions. Property and evidence collected Department wide is booked into PRELIMS, replacing the long standing evidence ledgers. Queries of PRELIMS can be performed on a number of attributes or search criteria.
All use of the PRELIMS system shall conform with the Manual of Policy and Procedures, 3-01/000.15 - Electronic and Web-Based Communications.