Training Courses

Operation of the Evidence Room for Evidence Officers – Andover PD

Date & Time:
  • November 6, 2026 - 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Location:
32 N Main Street, Andover, MA
Agency:
Municipal Police Institute
Training Hours:
6 hrs

Course Facts

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

Date: November 6, 2026

Location: Andover Police Department

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Price: $199.00 USD

Overview

This one-day seminar is designed for patrol officers, supervisors, management personnel, and anyone responsible for overseeing evidence and property room operations within a law enforcement agency. The course delivers comprehensive training on best practices for establishing, operating, and managing a property room facility of any size, covering essential compliance and operational 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/Certification