Property and Evidence Management

The Property and Evidence Management Certificate is designed to give graduates a recognized credential that can translate into greater recognition within their respective field. After completing the required courses offered through the Texas Forensic Science Academy graduates will have an understanding for managing property and evidence collected and stored for law enforcement purposes, the basic concept of photography and their application to professional crime scene documentation.

Required Courses

• Basic Property Technician
• Foundations of Forensic Photography
• Forensic Photography I
• Foundations of Courtroom Testimony
• Courtroom Testimony Practical Applications

Once all TEEX courses have been completed, applicants should confirm they meet all certificate requirements using the Property and Evidence Management Application and return it to the TEEX Law Enforcement & Protective Services division. Eligibility of each candidate will be reviewed and email notification of decision will be sent.

Effective September 1, 2024, the unit price fee for the standard certificate will increase from $37 to $50. This fee change will apply for all applications received on or after this date.

Note: All courses must be taken within seven (7) years of the date of the application. Only one course from another provider will be accepted if the curriculum and hours match TEEX curriculum. To submit training for TEEX course equivalency review/consideration, please submit the following:

1. Copy of the course syllabus
2. Copy of the certificate of completion
3. Details of the training event
• Dates of training
• Format of training (in person, online, webinar, other)

TEEX’s approval decision is based on equivalency of course content, activities, and duration. TEEX will review your course equivalency request and make a determination on a case-by-case basis; additional information may be required from you.

Note: The TEEX Basic Property Technician course is recognized by TAPEIT as meeting a portion of the requirements necessary to achieve the TAPEIT Property Technician Basic Certification. Visit the TAPEIT website to obtain additional information about the program.