Training Courses

Operation of the Evidence Room for Evidence Officers – Westport PD

Date & Time:
  • October 9, 2026 - 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
56 Hixbridge Road, Westport, MA
Agency:
Municipal Police Institute
Training Hours:
6 hrs

FACTS

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

Date: October 9, 2026

Location: Westport 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 anyone responsible for overseeing property and evidence operations. The course covers best practices in designing, operating, and managing evidence and property rooms across agencies of any size.

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