Evidence management is a component of property room management. Training in this field comes in the form of short courses, approximately two to three days in length.
Property room management courses are available to sworn and civilian law enforcement personnel. Individuals involved in the design and development of property room and evidence control systems may also attend.
Evidence management training curriculum includes topics such as legal and procedural issues in DNA evidence, managing electronic evidence, and the management of hazardous materials and devices. Students learn the techniques and procedures involved in storing, withdrawing, returning and managing evidence involved in current and old cases.