Collecting evidence is about to get easier, and safer for Woodstock Police. New equipment is being purchased that includes a fuming chamber to identify fingerprints. They're also getting a new drying cabinet that dries out bloodied evidence in a way that preserves the DNA. (Examples below) The equipment is being paid for through the proceeds of crime. Deputy Police Chief Daryl Longworth says it's money coming back to Woodstock through the Civil Remedies Act. "Usually it's drug related. They'll go after the proceeds of crime through the civil courts and will get forfeitures of property used in marijuana grow-operations, vehicles, assets...and Woodstock Police have contributed through seizure pursuant to this act in the past." The force is getting $40,350 to purchase the new equipment that replaces similar equipment they currently have, but equipment that has become "antiquated", according to Longworth. Longworth says the new chambers are also safer for the officers. "The new and updated equipment will allow our officers to do things more efficiently and safely. They're dealing with chemicals and there's proper ventilation for them, and it's just a great resource for our forensic identification officers to use."
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