Training Courses

Operation of the Evidence Room for Evidence Officers – Hingham PD

Date & Time:
  • October 30, 2026 - 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
35 Essington Drive, Hingham, MA
Agency:
Municipal Police Institute
Training Hours:
6 hrs

FACTS

Instructors: Captain John Serson (Ret.), Stephen A. Taranto, J.D.

Date: October 30, 2026

Location: Hingham Police Department

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Price: $199.00 USD

COURSE OVERVIEW

This one-day seminar is designed for patrol officers, supervisors, management personnel, and others involved in evidence and property room operations at agencies of any size. The course covers comprehensive best practices for designing, operating, and managing evidence and property room functions across multiple evidence categories and operational requirements.

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