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CATEGORY: PUBLIC SAFETY (19) [ Total entries: 92 (showing 20 per page) ]
Description: Documents actions taken on orders for incarceration in civil cases
Retention: 3 years
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Records documenting the sale and release of impounded vehicles after condemnation
Retention: 3 years after condemnation of vehicle
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Records documenting hearings conducted to determine if sufficient evidence exists for criminal prosecution
Retention: 50 years
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Record summarizing crime statistics in an area
Retention: (LG-19-024A) Annual report: Permanent; (LG-19-024B) Other periodic reports: 5 years
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Investigation of suspected criminal activity in order 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
Retention: 50 years after adjudicated
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Investigations of felony crimes other than capital offenses
Retention: 7 years after adjudicated
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: See Criminal Investigation Case Files (Capital Felonies)
Retention: 5 years after adjudicated
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Records advising subjects they are prohibited from entering a given property
Retention: Retain for useful life
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Records documenting the disposition of animal carcasses
Retention: 2 years
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Records documenting the physical health and training proficiency of members of K-9 units
Retention: 4 years after dog leaves the unit
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Record of emergency calls received over radio and logged at time of dispatch
Retention: 3 years
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Record documenting the type of emergency operation and the assistance provided
Retention: 5 years
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Documents evidence, property stored for safekeeping, and found property acquired and maintained by the police department
Retention: (LG-19-033A) Evidence log: 3 years after disposition of property; (LG-19-033B) Logs of property not part of court proceeding:1 year after disposition
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Records documenting the transfer of a criminal to a different jurisdiction for trial
Retention: 5 years after closed
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Reports of public safety officer response to a false alarm (or prank call)
Retention: 3 years
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Documents relating to serving of Fi.Fa. papers by sheriffs
Retention: 7 years whether entered on GED or not
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Non-Post Training Files (Post training files are at Post.)
Retention: 5 years
Updated: October 17, 2017
Description: Paper copies of fingerprints taken by law enforcement.
Retention: Keep until entered into the Fingerprint database or part of an investigation file.
Updated: October 17, 2017
Description: Copies of reports submitted to Federal Bureau of Investigation
Retention: Retain for useful life
Updated: April 05, 2017
Description: Records documenting the installation and maintenance of fire hydrants
Retention: 5 years
Updated: April 05, 2017
