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Agency official says converted-jail evidence room restricts access and preserves chain of custody
Summary
An agency official described a converted jail serving as the police evidence room, saying only two staff have routine access, there is a formal emergency-key process, and the unit handles video requests and chain-of-custody documentation vital for prosecutions.
An agency official led a walkthrough of the department’s evidence room — a former jail converted into an evidence-holding facility — and emphasized the unit’s role in preserving chain of custody and securing items used in criminal prosecutions. "So this is our evidence room," the official said.
The official said officers bring all case evidence to this location for processing, where two designated staff check that items were processed and stored correctly. "These two make sure that that was all done correctly and is…
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