The Evidence Clerk is responsible for the security and control of all evidence and property which is in the custody of the Columbia Police Department. This includes all property seized, recovered, found, or evidentiary in nature, etc. The Evidence Clerk shall maintain not only the integrity of each item of evidence but the integrity of its chain of custody for the effective investigation and prosecution of a criminal offender. All property coming into the possession of the Columbia Police Department is processed in accordance with state laws, city ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures.