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Property & Evidence
The Property and Evidence Section is responsible for logging and storing thousands of pieces of property that comes into the possession of UAPD each year. Property may be classified as evidence connected with case investigations, search warrants or seized as contraband. The Evidence Technician is responsible for insuring the integrity of evidence submitted and must coordinate its release when it is necessary to present it as exhibits during trials. Property may also be classified as found or safekeeping. Each year UAPD logs and stores property found by community members and attempts to locate the owner and return it. Property may also be taken for safekeeping by Department personnel if the owner is unable to or unavailable to secure it. If property goes unclaimed for more than 90 days, the owner, if known, is contacted via mail and asked to pick the property up. If the owner fails to pick up their property it is turned over to The University Surplus Property Office. In order to properly account for the number and variety of items, UAPD adopted a bar coding system in late 2000. This system allows the automated tracking of every piece of property, regardless of its classification that comes into our possession. The ready access this provides allows timely return of found property and solid accounting for items of an evidentiary nature.During the hours of 8:00am- 11:00am, Tuesdays and Thursdays, UAPD provides fingerprinting services for a fee of $5.00 per card. Persons must supply their own fingerprint card. If you do not have a fingerprint card, you must have your employer call (602) 223-2279 or (602) 223-2223, Department of Public Safety for the proper paperwork. Click here for other fingerprinting locations. If you have lost any property, UAPD may have it. Pick-up times are 8:00am-12:00pm, Monday-Friday. All other times call 621-1332 for availability. |
