POLICE EVIDENCE AUDITS, LLC
PAST PROJECTS
Colorado: Police Evidence Audits responded to a critical situation at a prominent Sheriff's Office where concerns arose regarding missing evidence pivotal to a nationally publicized criminal trial. Through a meticulous and comprehensive inventory process, our team successfully located the crucial evidence, averting potential complications for the high-profile case.
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Subsequently, our company embarked on a systematic overhaul of the entire evidence room, introducing and implementing nationally recognized standards to ensure enhanced efficiency and integrity. Notably, during this process, we identified hardware for bar-coding, acquired through grant funding, that had remained dormant on a shelf. Leveraging our expertise, our consultants seamlessly integrated this bar-coding hardware into the Sheriff's Office's records management system. Every piece of evidence was meticulously labeled with bar-coding, fostering a streamlined and accountable tracking system.
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To ensure smooth adoption and adherence to the new procedures, our team conducted comprehensive training sessions for the officers, empowering them with the necessary skills to effectively utilize the bar-coding system.
Furthermore, our meticulous audit report prompted the redirection of substantial financial resources towards bolstering the security and preservation of evidence. This strategic investment was guided by our comprehensive assessment, reinforcing the Sheriff's Office's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of evidence management and security.
Missouri: The situation within the agency had reached a critical point, prompting the County Prosecutor's Office to mandate the Sheriff's Office to collect evidence for any crimes within the agency's jurisdiction due to significant concerns over professionalism. Following a change in leadership by a new Mayor, our services were enlisted to rectify the situation and elevate the evidence management practices to meet nationally recognized standards, spanning from the initial booking process to the final disposition.
Upon our engagement, a comprehensive assessment ensued, encompassing a meticulous inventory of all evidence. This was swiftly followed by a complete overhaul of the evidence room, characterized by a systematic reorganization designed to align with stringent national standards for evidence handling.
The efforts undertaken not only aimed to rectify past deficiencies but also to instate a foundation of credibility and reliability in the agency's evidence management practices. Through our intervention, the trajectory was shifted toward a more professional and accountable approach, ensuring that from the moment evidence was received to its eventual disposition, every step adhered to the highest recognized standards in the field.
Texas: Upon assuming the role of Chief in a Texas Police Agency, an incoming executive expressed unease regarding assuming responsibility due to a prevailing seedy past practice dating back to the 80's. In response to this concerning revelation, our team of consultants was swiftly mobilized to institute a comprehensive overhaul of the evidence room, aligning its structure and procedures with nationally recognized standards.
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Initiating our intervention, we meticulously reorganized the evidence room to ensure compliance with established protocols, mitigating the risks associated with past practices. Furthermore, we conducted a meticulous and exhaustive accounting of all items present, facilitating the agency's streamlined process for evidence destruction in accordance with prevailing regulations.
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In collaboration with the Chief, our company played a pivotal role in crafting robust policies and procedures encompassing the entirety of the evidence room's operations. These meticulously drafted guidelines aimed to fortify the agency's practices, ensuring adherence to stringent standards while bolstering accountability and integrity throughout the evidence management process.
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Our concerted efforts were geared towards not only rectifying historical shortcomings but also establishing a framework that fosters a culture of compliance and professionalism within the agency's evidence management practices, ultimately supporting the Chief's commitment to upholding the highest standards of law enforcement
Ohio: In the current landscape of Law Enforcement, a prevalent trend involves personnel, driven by financial considerations, migrating en masse from lower-paying to higher-paying agencies. Regrettably, this trend recently led to a small agency's loss of its entire full-time staff, including administrative officers.
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In response to this critical situation, our company was engaged by the Service Director to intervene and safeguard the integrity of the chain of custody for all evidence. Our strategic approach encompassed several vital initiatives, beginning with the establishment of temporary lockers to ensure the secure storage of evidence. Subsequently, we conducted a comprehensive overhaul, meticulously reorganizing and labeling the evidence room to meet industry standards.
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Our intervention also involved executing a thorough 100% inventory of all evidence holdings. Additionally, we formulated detailed evidence packaging manuals aimed at maintaining the integrity of items submitted. To facilitate a smooth transition, we provided comprehensive training sessions for the part-time staff on the agency's Records Management System (RMS).
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The culmination of our efforts resulted in the production of an extensive audit report, which encapsulated our interventions and recommendations for the agency's evidence management practices. Through our multifaceted approach, we aimed to restore order, reliability, and compliance with established protocols within the agency's evidence management system amidst the challenging circumstances they endured without essential staffing. This report aided the incoming Chief in setting a new foundation for a professional evidence room.