The evidence program is one of the most essential programs within the Department. The handling of evidence is of paramount importance to the mission of the Santa Clara Police Department.
In October 2019, DB Consulting conducted its' third audit over six years of the Santa Clara Police Department's evidence program. The Property Room was rated in the top 1% in California. During the audit, particular attention was paid to the areas of weapons, cash, and narcotics. Issues in these areas may expose an agency to problems if they are not handled properly.
The evidence is organized and tracked in our evidence tracking software program. The Property Officer, using a Palm OS device, scans the barcode on the property tag as each item comes into and leaves the evidence room. This gives a detailed tracking report for each piece of evidence.
