an object locating , identifying , tracking , and surveillance system , denoted the assets locating , tracking , and surveillance system , is provided for managing physical objects and evidence in environments such as police departments , law offices , and the courts . altss employs radio frequency identification technology , computer programming and database applications , networking technologies , and hardware elements . altss may locate and track physical evidence , merchandise , information carriers like files , folders or individual pieces of paper , and people , under certain conditions , in near - real time . it may be configured as part of a local area network , a wide area network , or the internet . altss may employ exemplary components such as rfid transponders , scanners , strategically located antennas and computers to facilitate tracking of objects and people as needed . any number of users having access privileges and connected to the network may access altss directly or remotely via the internet to locate and track evidence or objects .