The evidence program is one of the most essential programs within the department. In 2002, Evidence Control Systems Incorporated conducted an audit of the SCPD evidence program. We received high marks for our dedicated staff and were described as "one of the best designed, constructed and laid-out facilities in the state."

The evidence is well organized and completely tracked in our evidence tracking software program. Evidence Control System Incorporated described SCPD's program as "one of the most functional sytems in the country." Last year over 6,000 items were booked into the evidence room.

The clerk, using a Palm OS device, scans the barcode on the property tag as each item comes and goes into the evidence room. This gives a detailed tracking report for each piece of evidence.