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Total entries: 54   (Listed alphabetically by title)


0916-0033 | Incident Reports (G.P.A.)

Description:  This schedule contains reports of incidents of suspected criminal activity investigated by sworn peace officers or reports of incidents of miscellaneous non-criminal activity investigated by sworn peace officers or security personnel.

Retention:  5 years

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0006A and 0916-0006B | Administrative/Internal Investigative Case File Investigation(s)

Description:  This schedule contains records used to investigate complaints against public safety officers. When relevant, polygraph case files containing official polygraph reports and associated documents.

Retention:  (0916-0006A) Founded: 50 years; (0916-0006B) Unfounded: 10 years after separation

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0007 | After Action Reports

Description:  This schedule contains reports analyzing what occurred during an incident. The report explains the nature of the event and what happened, what went well, challenges encountered, failures, and how to address similar situations in the future based on lessons learned during the incident.

Retention:  7 years

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0008 | Arrest Book

Description:  This schedule contains a record of arrests for suspects charged with criminal offenses.

Retention:  25 years

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0009 | Asset Forfeiture

Description:  This schedule documents relating to asset forfeitures. When assets, such as money, are sized from criminals, the agencies involved split the money amongst themselves. The money is used for specific items, such as vehicles, training, or equipment.

Retention:  6 years

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0010 | Benefits Request Form

Description:  This schedule contains documentation requesting time off and benefits to be utilized.

Retention:  Retain until entered into eTime.

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0004 | Bulk Facility Car Reports File

Description:  This schedule reports the arrival of rail cars and disposition for unloading and releasing rail cars. Records in this series include, but are not limited to, car reports, spot sheets, pull orders, Bulk Facility logs, demurrage explanation assistance logs, rail orders, and rail car reports for bad orders.

Retention:  2 years.

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0011 | Collision (Motor Vehicle) Reports

Description:  This schedule reports traffic and other accidents on public property.

Retention:  7 years

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0012 | Computer Automated Dispatch (CAD) / Radio Logs

Description:  This schedule recorded information received through incoming calls and logged at the time of dispatch.

Retention:  7 years

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0002 | Construction Project Files

Description:  The schedule contains documents relating to Administering Construction Projects.

Retention:  11 years after the completion of the project. Before destruction, evaluate for possible permanent retention.

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0013A and 0916-0013B | Crime Incident Statistical Reports

Description:  This schedule records summarizing crime statistics in an area.

Retention:  (0916-0013A) Annual Report: Permanent;(0916-0013B) All other periodic reports: 5 years

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0018 | Criminal Case File – Misdemeanor (Closed)

Description:  This schedule contains documents on investigations of misdemeanor crimes.

Retention:  5 years after adjudication

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0014 | Criminal Investigation Case File – Capital Felony

Description:  This schedule contains investigation documents of suspected criminal activity to arrest and convict the perpetrators; includes incident reports and supplements, documentary evidence, criminal history sheets, affidavits or other written statements, copies of subpoenas, State Crime Laboratory reports, and any other documents relevant to the investigation. When relevant, polygraph case files containing official polygraph reports and associated documents.

Retention:  50 years after adjudication

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0015 | Criminal Investigation Case File – Felony (Closed)

Description:  This schedule contains documents on investigations of felony crimes, other than capital offenses.

Retention:  7 years after adjudication

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0020 | Criminal Investigation Case File – Personal Injury (Non-Criminal)

Description:  This schedule contains documents on the investigation of personal injury or serious non-criminal accidents, including incident reports and supplements, documentary evidence, affidavits or other written statements, copies of subpoenas, State Crime Laboratory reports, and any other documents relevant to the investigation.

Retention:  7 years after settlement of case.

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0016 | Criminal Investigation Case Files – Felony (Open; Non-violent)

Description:  This schedule contains documents on investigation unit/division criminal case files whose subject matter is a non-violent felony offense.

Retention:  12 years after closed

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0017 | Criminal Investigation Case Files – Felony (Open; Serious/Violent Felonies)

Description:  This schedule contains documents on investigation unit/division criminal case files whose subject matter is a serious violent felony as defined by OCGA 17-10-6.1.

Retention:  20 years after closed

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0019 | Criminal Investigation Case Files – Misdemeanor (Open)

Description:  This schedule contains documents on investigation unit/division criminal case files whose subject matter is a misdemeanor offense.

Retention:  7 years

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0021 | Criminal Trespass Notifications

Description:  This schedule contains records advising subjects that they are prohibited from entering GPA properties.

Retention:  Retain until trespass expires, or if a permanent trespass exists retain for 100 years.

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0022 | Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Program Certification

Description:  This schedule contains certification standards, standards status reports, written directives, photographs, and other documents related to proof of compliance with the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Program.

Retention:  3 years after confirmation of certification/recertification

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0023 | Dock Inspection Report

Description:  This schedule contains forms identifying vessels, corresponding berth assignments, and dock conditions pre-arrival and post-departure.

Retention:  2 years

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0025 | Emergency Management / Operations Reports

Description:  This schedule contains records documenting the types of emergency operations and assistance provided.

Retention:  5 years

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0024A and 0916-0024B | Emergent Call Recordings

Description:  This schedule contains digital or analog voice recordings of radio and telephone communications.

Retention:  (0916-0024A) Retain until settlement of claims; (0916-0024B) No known incident/accident: 30 days

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0027 | Evidence Forms (G.P.A.)

Description:  This schedule contains records documenting the management of evidence. This Includes chain of custody reports; Evidence Storage Area Visitor Logs; Storage Area Inventory Reports; Release of Evidence/Property Records.

Retention:  5 years after disposition of property

Updated:  April 27, 2023


0916-0026 | Extradition Files

Description:  This schedule contains records documenting the transfer of a criminal to a different jurisdiction for trial.

Retention:  5 years

Updated:  April 27, 2023


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