SERVICES BUREAU
Purpose
The Services Bureau manages police records, fiscal operations, property and evidence, procurement and contracts for the Police Department. The Bureau also operates the Department’s Business Office.
Function & Structure
The Services Bureau is comprised of a Police Services Bureau Manager, a Records Manager, a Property and Evidence Technician, and a team of Records Technicians, Police Data Technicians, Department Specialists, Customer Service Representatives, Police Projects Specialists and Community Service Officers. There are three divisions within the bureau:
FISCAL OPERATIONS DIVISION
The Fiscal Operations Division manages the development and administration of assigned program budgets, processes equipment and procurement requests, prepares and maintains contracts, and forecasts funds needed for staffing and operations. Team members also facilitate fleet, building maintenance and technology projects.
RECORDS DIVISION
The Records Division is responsible for maintaining all criminal records. The Division processes and secures over 23,000 police reports for the Department annually.
The Department’s Business Office, open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., provides general information to the public and the following services:
- Background Checks
- Citizen Ride-Along Applications
- Clearance Letters
- Fingerprints
- Parking Citation Payments
- Police Reports
- Registrant Processing
- Ticket Sign-Offs
- Vehicle Releases
PROPERTY/EVIDENCE DIVISION
The Property/Evidence Division is located at 800 West Grand Avenue. Hours
of operation are Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you are
claiming property, you must provide the case number and photo
identification, such as a driver's license.
If you are under 18 years of age, you must bring a parent or guardian to
claim property. Firearms will not be released without an appointment.
Please call (760) 839-4740 with any questions.
