Evidence Unit 

The Evidence Unit is responsible for recording and providing safe storage of all incoming property and evidence. This Unit is also tasked with making evidence available for court, satisfying lab requests, and disposing of evidence as required by state law.

Forensic Team 

Unlike the Evidence Unit, the Forensic Team is not a full-time job. Each person on the team has another role in the department and fulfills collateral duties on the team. It's made up of evidence technicians who complete a 40-hour training course, and forensic technicians, who complete a nine (9) week Forensic Science Academy. Both complete yearly training on the appropriate collection and preservation of evidence. 

This lab provides investigators with a state-of-the-art workspace to conduct forensic analysis on electronics. It will also reduce the amount of time it takes to process electronic evidence related to criminal investigations, while at the same time provide a comprehensive analysis of digital evidence. By bringing this lab under the Albemarle County Police Department’s roof, computer examinations that once took months to complete can now be accomplished in as little as a few days.

The ACPD Cybercrimes Lab construction and new equipment was funded primarily through asset forfeiture and grant funds from partners, Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children (SOVA ICAC) Task Force, and the United States Secret Service.

Victim/Witness Assistance Program strives to provide quality and responsive service to help minimize the frustration that is often associated with the court process. We ensure that victim and witness rights are not overlooked and that they are treated with dignity, respect, and informed of rights during their involvement with the criminal justice system.

To learn more about their services, click HERE.