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Public Safety, Department of

Total entries: 92   (Listed alphabetically by title)


0466-04-019 | SGT’s Activity Report of Voided Tickets

Description:  Communication through the chain of command that a citation has been voided for a valid reason. Reasons tickets are voided include an error on the officer's part or the violator gave the officer the wrong information.

Retention:  7 years


0466-01-002 | Special Orders

Description:  A written directive affecting only a specific segment of the organization, or a statement of policy or procedure regarding a specific circumstance or event of a temporary nature.

Retention:  Permanent


0466-05-020 | Speed Detection Investigation Files

Description:  Files created during speed detection investigation cases. Local law enforcement agencies must have permission from DPS to set up a radar. Investigations occur when ticketed drivers challenge the legality of the speed detection zone. If the investigation proves the ticket was issued when the radar operators' permits had lapsed or the radar was in a place not allowed as a radar detection spot, the ticket may be voided.

Retention:  20 years


0466-05-010 | State Incident Report

Description:  Report documenting the facts of an incident and created after the incident occurs.

Retention:  7 years


0466-03-011 | Subpoena Document Files

Description:  Database of subpoenas received by the department for the headquarters' staff.

Retention:  5 years


0466-04-009 | SWAT

Description:  Records documenting the activities of SWAT officers. Includes SWAT-specific Training Records (other law enforcement training records are listed elsewhere); Dive Team Records; EOD Records; SWAT After Action Report Command Summary (DPS-207A); SWAT After Action Report Individual Team.

Retention:  7 years


0466-05-014 | Taser Critique

Description:  The form used for taser critiques. Information includes the reason for the use of a taser and whether or not it was warranted.

Retention:  7 years


0466-04-027 | Time Distribution Report (TDR)

Description:  Documents how the MCCD officers' time is distributed amongst various duties. The time spent is reported to the federal government, so payment may be received for federally funded duties. These documents are for the New Entrant High Priority Grant.

Retention:  3 years


0466-04-017 | Traffic Citations

Description:  Documents relating to traffic violations.

Retention:  7 years


0466-04-018 | Traffic Warnings

Description:  Information related to warnings given to drivers.

Retention:  2 years


0466-01-008 | Training

Description:  Training records and requests for training; Physical Fitness Training Results; FTO reports; lesson plans; Trooper School Records/Information

Retention:  7 years

Updated:  October 20, 2022


0466-05-012 | Use of Force

Description:  Documents related to reporting use of force. Information contained in the report includes what level of force was used and why. The report supplements the State Incident Reports.

Retention:  7 years


0466-04-013 | Vehicle Tow and Impound Records

Description:  Records documenting the towing and impoundment of vehicles.

Retention:  7 years


0466-05-003 | VHS/DVD/CD Evidence

Description:  Recordings taken from patrol cars of enforcement activities. The recordings begin when the patrol car lights are turned on and continue through the entire stop. Includes DVD/Videotape Evidence Report

Retention:  7 years


0466-04-032 | Visitor Log to State Buildings

Description:  The sign-in forms for State buildings.

Retention:  Permanent for State Capitol, Supreme Court, other high profile buildings. 3 years other state office buildings.


0466-06-007 | Window Tint Exemptions Permits

Description:  Permits regarding window tint.

Retention:  4 years


0466-04-022 | Wrecker Rotation List

Description:  Lists of wreckers approved to be used by the Department.

Retention:  7 years


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