Training Courses

Operation of the Evidence Room for Evidence Officers – Bellingham PD

Date & Time:
  • October 16, 2026 - 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
30 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA
Agency:
Municipal Police Institute
Training Hours:
6 hrs

Course Facts

  • Instructors: Captain John Serson (Ret.), Stephen A. Taranto, J.D.
  • Date: October 16, 2026
  • Location: Bellingham Police Department
  • Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Price: $199.00 USD

Overview

This one-day seminar equips evidence and property room personnel at all experience levels with comprehensive knowledge of best practices for designing, operating, and managing evidence and property rooms in law enforcement agencies of any size. The course addresses critical operational areas including property management, evidence handling, security protocols, inventory control, and compliance with state and national accreditation standards.

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