About the Evidence Control Unit
The Evidence Control Unit (ECU) is currently comprised of 10 employees and a full-time supervisor sergeant. In 2012, Eugene Police Commissioned a full audit of the ECU. View Full Audit
Evidence Control receives, logs, stores and properly disposes of property and evidence involved in Eugene Police cases. Duties of this unit include:
- Assisting with the documentation/collection of property and evidence when search warrants are served
- Copying audio and video tapes for investigators and prosecutors
- Disposing of property and evidence when it is no longer needed for a case and/or cannot be reunited with its owner
- Provides court testimony regarding the evidence "Chain of Custody"
- Receiving property and evidence from Officers
- Transporting evidence to/from the Oregon State Police Crime Lab and other police agencies
- Working to return released property to its rightful owners
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