diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
index c46f866498d..314fec11c30 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
@@ -136,13 +136,13 @@
 	..()
 	new /obj/item/storage/box/evidence(src)
 	new /obj/item/radio/headset/headset_sec(src)
-	new /obj/item/detective_scanner(src)
+	// new /obj/item/detective_scanner(src) // NOVA EDIT REMOVAL
 	new /obj/item/flashlight/seclite(src)
 	new /obj/item/holosign_creator/security(src)
 	new /obj/item/reagent_containers/spray/pepper(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/det_suit(src)
 	new /obj/item/toy/crayon/white(src) //NOVA EDIT CHANGE - ORIGINAL: /obj/item/storage/belt/holster/detective/full(src)
-	new /obj/item/pinpointer/crew(src)
+	//new /obj/item/pinpointer/crew(src) // NOVA EDIT REMOVAL - Added to detective outfit backpack instead
 	new /obj/item/binoculars(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/box/rxglasses/spyglasskit(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/head/fedora/inspector_hat(src)
diff --git a/modular_nova/master_files/code/modules/jobs/job_types/detective.dm b/modular_nova/master_files/code/modules/jobs/job_types/detective.dm
index a2a4a6c6a8c..d757609fc80 100644
--- a/modular_nova/master_files/code/modules/jobs/job_types/detective.dm
+++ b/modular_nova/master_files/code/modules/jobs/job_types/detective.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 // Moves PDA to left pocket, gives them a holster in their belt slot
 /datum/outfit/job/detective
 	belt = /obj/item/storage/belt/holster/detective/full
-	l_pocket = /obj/item/modular_computer/pda/detective
+	l_pocket = /obj/item/modular_computer/pda/detective // ORIGINAL: /obj/item/toy/crayon/white
+	r_pocket = /obj/item/clothing/accessory/badge/holo/detective // ORIGINAL: /obj/item/lighter
 	pda_slot = ITEM_SLOT_LPOCKET
+
+/datum/outfit/job/detective/New()
+	. = ..()
+	backpack_contents -= /obj/item/storage/box/evidence
+	backpack_contents += list(/obj/item/pinpointer/crew = 1)