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Total entries: 92   (Listed alphabetically by title)


0466-03-005 | Asset Forfeitures

Description:  Documents relating to asset forfeitures. When assets, such as money, are seized from criminals, the agencies involved split the money amongst themselves. The money is used for specific items, such as cars or radar equipment.

Retention:  6 years


0466-04-010 | Aviation

Description:  Records created by the Aviation Unit, including flight logs, fuel and gas logs, maintenance records, and Pilot's Flight Report.

Retention:  7 years


0466-01-009 | Background Investigation Files (Not Hired)

Description:  Background packets; polygraph videos; polygraph results; polygraph booklet(s) of individuals not hired

Retention:  5 years


0466-01-010 | Background Investigation Files (Not Hired) Background Check Materials

Description:  Credit report checks; GCIC/NCIC criminal history checks; Driving record checks of individuals not hired.

Retention:  Destroy immediately following decision to not hire.


0466-04-023 | Banned Wrecker Files

Description:  Information related to wrecker companies and personnel. Includes lists of the banned companies and records documenting the reasons behind the ban.

Retention:  Retain for useful life


0466-05-004 | Blood/Urine Sample Consent Form

Description:  The form giving consent to obtain a blood/urine sample from suspects.

Retention:  7 years


0466-04-012 | CAD (Computer Automated Dispatch)/ Radio Logs

Description:  Recorded information received through incoming radio calls.

Retention:  7 years


0466-04-008 | CIU

Description:  Records and reports generated by the Criminal Interdiction Unit (CIU)

Retention:  7 years


0466-06-001 | Commercial Vehicle Inspection Reports

Description:  Reports documenting the inspection of commercial vehicles.

Retention:  3 years


0466-01-011 | Compliment/Complaint Log

Description:  Compliments or complaints received regarding an employee. Includes Complaint-Compliment Log; Complaint Form ; Receipt of Complaint Form

Retention:  2 years


0466-04-024 | Concentrated Patrol Report

Description:  Concentrated patrols are increases in police presence in particular areas due to increase in criminal activities, such as DUIs, or in anticipation of trouble. Reports document activity from the patrols.

Retention:  3 years


0466-05-009 | Consent to Search Form

Description:  The form giving consent to search.

Retention:  7 years


0466-05-001 | Crash Reports

Description:  Reports of traffic and other accidents, including MCCP's significant crash reports which document significant crashes involving a commercial motor vehicle

Retention:  7 years


0466-05-019 | Criminal Investigation Case Files (Capital Felony Case Files)

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. When relevant, polygraph case files containing official polygraph reports and associated documents.

Retention:  50 years after settlement


0466-05-018 | Criminal Investigation Case Files (Felonies and Misdemeanors)

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. When relevant, polygraph case files containing official polygraph reports and associated documents.

Retention:  20 years after settlement


0466-02-001 | Departmental Awards Submissions

Description:  Applications completed by the Department for various awards programs.

Retention:  5 years


0466-01-006 | Dept. of Labor - Unemployment Requests

Description:  Responses to requests from DOL; appeals

Retention:  2 years


0466-05-002 | Determination of Crash Review Board

Description:  The form used to record the determination of the Crash Review Board, which reviews crashes involving law enforcement officers. Information includes: if the officer was or was not at fault, if the crash was unavoidable, and what caused the crash.

Retention:  7 years


0466-01-004 | Discipline and Adverse Action Logs

Description:  Logs created to keep track of discipline and adverse action files.

Retention:  10 years


0466-01-013 | DPS-830 MCCD - FTO Pay Authorization

Description:  Pay authorization forms for members that are field training officers. Field training officers receive extra compensation when they are training other officers.

Retention:  3 years


0466-04-004 | Drug Seizure Reports

Description:  Reports related to drug seizures. Included is information relating to the types of drugs seized and the weight/amount of drugs seized.

Retention:  7 years


0466-04-020 | Drug Testing Records - Equipment Calibration

Description:  Equipment calibration and other records related to the administration of alcohol and controlled substances testing programs.

Retention:  7 years


0466-04-002 | Duty Roster (by month)-Posts and Troop Command

Description:  Sworn members' duty assignments. Includes GPS, MCCD, and Capitol Police.

Retention:  7 years


0466-06-010 | Emergency Light Permits (Amber, Red & Blue)

Description:  Documents related to emergency light permits.

Retention:  3 years


0466-04-001 | Emergency Relay

Description:  These records document the agency providing assistance in emergency relays. Emergency relays include the transport of various items such as blood and other organs. Includes Communication Emergency Relay Log.

Retention:  3 years


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