Reports & Retrieval
Background Checks
Background or criminal history checks are available to the general public. An application / consent form must be completed and submitted with a state-issued picture ID. The fee for a background check is $20 payable in cash or money order.

Report Copies
Copies of reports shall be made available to the public approximately 5-7 business days after the date the incident occurred. For reports under investigation, the report will be ready when the investigation is complete. The cost for a report copy is $4 payable in cash or money order.

Property Retrieval
Retrieval of personal property from the Department shall be done within 30 days unless the property is being held as part of an investigation. If it is part of an investigation, it will not be released until the investigation has been completed.

All persons wishing to retrieve a firearm shall make an appointment with the Investigation Division of the Police Department. All property must be picked up by the owner unless otherwise authorized by a notarized property release form specifying the name of the person retrieving the property.

For more information, contact Tanja Patterson, Communications Supervisor, at (770) 943-3087 ext. 211.