Los Alamos County

The Evidence Unit of the Los Alamos Police Department is responsible for maintaining the integrity of evidence and property in accordance with New Mexico state law and departmental policies and procedures. The integrity of evidence and property is maintained from the time the evidence is submitted, through the investigations and analysis period, to the time it is returned to the owner or disposed of. When a case is over and the property is no longer needed, every attempt is made to return the items back to the rightful owner. If the owner can't be found, the property is disposed of or auctioned off.

Lost and Found Property

The Los Alamos Police Department routinely receives lost and found property. All found property is held by LAPD for 90 days. For all lost and found inquiries, please contact the Evidence Unit at 505-663-1888. Property may be claimed by appointment between the hours 8:00 - 4:00 Monday - Friday. A valid government I.D. and reasonable proof of ownership must be presented upon claiming found property. *Click here* for a complete listing of all current found property.

Drug Take Back Box

LAPD maintains a Prescription Drug Drop Box. Please see the Hours of Operation for more information.  Citizens may dispose of unwanted, expired, or unused drugs and over the counter medications in the secure drop box during normal business hours. Citizens may not dispose liquids, needles, aerosol cans or inhalers, prescription ointments, or empty pill bottles.

For questions regarding the Drug Drop Box, contact the Evidence Unit at 505-663-1888.