Training Courses

Evidence Managers Certification Course by PATC

Date & Time:
  • November 2, 2026 – November 6, 2026
Location:
Muscle Shoals, AL

Evidence Managers Certification Course

Duration: 4.5 Days (35 Professional Development Hours)

Instructor: Joseph Willis

Cost: $625.00

Schedule: The first four days run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, with the final day concluding at 12:00 PM local time, for a total of 35 professional development hours.

Course Overview

This comprehensive five-day certification program through PATC offers an extensive examination of property and evidence room management. Participants will explore the complete lifecycle of evidence and property handling, from initial collection at crime scenes through final disposition, with particular attention to the practical challenges facing modern evidence room managers.

Topics Covered

The curriculum addresses the following key areas:

  • Property Room Problems and Solutions
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Packaging and Storage Techniques
  • Security Measures
  • Management Theories and Best Practices
  • DNA Storage and Preservation
  • Property Room Layout and Organization
  • Storage Management Systems
  • Documentation Requirements
  • Purging and Disposition Procedures
  • Audits and Inventories

Course Details

As an advanced offering complementing PATC's two-day evidence management course, this program delivers an in-depth exploration of property and evidence room operations grounded in acceptable national standards. The instruction incorporates relevant United States Supreme Court rulings and examines their application to evidence room functions. The course is designed to equip evidence personnel and management with essential knowledge and practical tools for establishing effective property room operations and preventing common issues that can lead to significant legal and organizational problems.

While the course primarily targets evidence room personnel, administrators are strongly encouraged to participate in order to gain comprehensive understanding of the challenges their evidence staff faces and to support the implementation of necessary improvements within their agencies.