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CATEGORY:  PUBLIC SAFETY (19)   [ Total entries: 94 (showing 20 per page) ]


LG-19-076 | Remittance Reports

Description:  Records documenting the remittance of a prescribed portion of court fines and costs to such funds as the Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund and the Sheriff's Retirement Fund, Crime Victims Fund, and the Peace Officer/Prosecutor Training Fund

Retention:  5 years

Updated:  April 05, 2017


LG-19-077 | Report of Multiple Sale or Other Disposition of Pistols and Revolvers

Description:  ATF form F3310.4

Retention:  1 year

Updated:  April 05, 2017


LG-19-078 | Sale and Claim Execution Dockets - Sheriff

Description:  Record of items sold at public auction by the Sheriff

Retention:  7 years

Updated:  April 05, 2017


LG-19-080 | Sex Offender Registration Records

Description:  Information gathered to enter sex offender on registry

Retention:  7 years after registrant moves or is otherwise removed from jurisdiction

Updated:  April 05, 2017


LG-19-081 | Subpoena Logs, Officer

Description:  Documents summons of a public safety officer to appear during a court trial

Retention:  3 year after disposition of case

Updated:  April 05, 2017


LG-19-082 | Temporary Protective Orders

Description:  Records documenting the issuance of temporary protective orders by the court

Retention:  3 years after expiration

Updated:  April 05, 2017


LG-19-083 | Traffic Citation Log

Description:  Listing of parking tickets and other traffic citations issued along with court dates and associated fines

Retention:  5 years

Updated:  April 05, 2017


LG-19-084 | Traffic Citations - Warnings

Description:  Warnings to drivers of the occurrence of equipment malfunctions such as a burned out light

Retention:  2 years

Updated:  April 05, 2017


LG-19-091 | Training Lesson Plans

Description:  Documentation of teaching plans including subject, activity, and/or project

Retention:  2 years

Updated:  October 17, 2017


LG-19-085 | Trust Account Files - Sheriff

Description:  Administration and accounting records of trust accounts for minors established by court order

Retention:  10 years after closed

Updated:  April 05, 2017


LG-19-086 | Uniform Traffic Citations, Summonses, Accusations, and Warnings

Description:  Documents relating to traffic violations

Retention:  2 years

Updated:  April 05, 2017


LG-19-094 | Use of Force

Description:  This series documents the reporting of use of force by law enforcement officers. Information in the report includes the level of force used and why.

Retention:  7 years

Updated:  April 25, 2025


LG-19-068A and LG-19-068B | Video Footage from Body Cams/Dash Cams /Drone Cams

Description:  This series consists of video recordings from law enforcement body-worn devices, devices located on or inside of law enforcement vehicles, drone cameras, and traffic cameras.

Retention: (LG-19-068A) 180 days except (LG-19-068B) Footage that is part of a criminal investigation, shows a vehicle accident, shows the detainment or arrest of an individual, shows a law enforcement officer’s use of force, or contains evidence that is or can reasonably be anticipated to be necessary for pending litigation and then it shall be retained for 30 months from the date of the records and (LG-19-068C) Footage used in litigation: Retain until final adjudication of the litigation.

Retention:  See description.

Updated:  April 25, 2025


LG-19-087 | Writ Dockets - Sheriff

Description:  Record of the receipt and action taken on civil processes (other than execution writs) issued by the court to the Sheriff's department

Retention:  5 years

Updated:  April 05, 2017


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