Our History and Foundation

Learn how our organization began and continues supporting professionals.

The history of the Texas Association of Property & Evidence Inventory Technicians (T.A.P.E.I.T.)

In the beginning. How it all got started by our founding president, Kolene Dean

T.A.P.E.I.T. Then and Now

TAPEIT Presidents:

Kolene Dean - Hurst Police Department (Founder) 1997-2003

Fred Perez - Amarillo Police Department 2003-2004

John Vasquez - Wichita Falls Police Department 2004-2008

Steven Harrison - Commerce Police Department 2008-2008

John Stevens - Cedar Hill Police Department 2008-2013

Paul Szendry - Georgetown Police Department 2013-2014

Gayla Robison - Burleson Police Department 2014-2018

Linda Roberts - Upshur County Sheriff's Office 2018-2022

Jamie Murphy - Texas A&M University Police Department 2022-2024

Steve Yancy - Dalworthington Gardens Police Department 2024 - Current

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