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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ADRIAN GARCIA, MMC, CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
DATE: APRIL 16, 2018
SUBJECT: ADOPT UPDATED AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS
RETENTION SCHEDULE AND DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS
BACKGROUND:
The regulations for retaining and eventually destroying public records which have become
obsolete are governed by various State and Federal statutes. To assist the City in complying with
the necessary legal requirements for records retention, the Police Department Records Retention
Schedule has been recently updated. The Schedule was updated to incorporate additional
information to include the best practices from current law and policy regarding retention periods
for various police records. The Schedule provides guidance to Police staff regarding the retention
and destruction of general police records which have become obsolete or require destruction.
Staff is seeking a new resolution that includes the changes and also allows for future minor
amendments to the resolution based on any changes in the law.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-C33 approving the Azusa Police Department Records
Retention Schedule.
ANALYSIS:
The Schedule details the legal retention period for specific records maintained by the Police
Department and includes references to statutes which establish those retention periods based on
current law. This information will assist Police staff in tracking future changes in the law and
updating the retention requirements when necessary. To implement the Schedule, the City
Attorney has drafted the attached Resolution which adopts the Schedule and provides continuing
authority for City staff to make minor amendments to the Schedule in conjunction with
amendments to State and Federal law. The Resolution also provides the City Manager and the
Chief of Police with ongoing authority regarding destruction of obsolete records under the
provision of Government Code section 34090.
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
4/16/2018
Azusa Police Records Retention Schedule
April 16, 2018
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Adrian Garcia, MMC Stephan Hunt
Chief Deputy City Clerk Chief of Police
Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved:
Louie F. Lacasella Sergio Gonzalez
Senior Management Analyst City Manager
Attachments:
1) Resolution No. 2018-C33 - Azusa Police Department Records Retention Schedule
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-C33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN UPDATED SCHEDULE
FOR THE RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Section 34090 of the California Government Code provides that, with the
approval of the City Council and the written consent of the City Attorney, the head of a city
department may destroy any record, document, instrument, book or paper under his or her charge
without making a copy thereof, after the same is no longer required, provided that certain records are
exempt from such destruction; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, the City Council adopted a records retention schedule for the City of
Azusa Police Department to assist with the orderly retention of Police Department records and the
proper disposal of obsolete records; and
WHEREAS, in order to stay current with continuing changes in the law, the City of Azusa
Police Department Records Retention Schedule (the “Records Retention Schedule”) has been
amended to include updated information on retention periods for Police Department records; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed and approves the Records Retention Schedule,
by signature of this Resolution, in accordance with the provisions of Section 34090 of the California
Government Code. The City Attorney and City Council hereby acknowledge that the City Attorney's
signature on this Resolution constitutes written consent under California Government Code section
34090 for the destruction of obsolete and unnecessary records and documents in accordance with the
Records Retention Schedule.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Azusa,
California does hereby find, determine and declare as follows:
SECTION 1. Adoption of Exhibit "A." The “City of Azusa Police Department
Records Retention Schedule,” attached here to as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference
and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted as the Records Retention Schedule of the City of Azusa
Police Department.
SECTION 2. Authority to Implement the Records Retention Schedule. The Chief of
Police and/or his designee are authorized to do any and all acts necessary to give effect to and
comply with the terms and intent of the Records Retention Schedule. The Chief of Police and/or his
designee shall be responsible for the administration of the retention of Police Department records
and are hereby authorized, without further approval from the City Council and with the approval of
the City Attorney provided herein, to destroy obsolete records pursuant to the City of Azusa Police
Department Records Retention Schedule.
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SECTION 3. Authority to Amend Records Retention Schedule. The Chief of Police
and/or his designee are authorized to update or amend the Records Retention Schedule as needed,
without further approval from the City Council, in order to stay current with changes to State and
federal law, as well as any other regulations, regarding retention of Police Department records.
SECTION 4. Compliance with State and Federal Law. The City Council hereby
finds that the Records Retention Schedule complies with the requirements of the California
Government Code and all other applicable State and federal laws. The City Council further finds
that any obsolete records destroyed pursuant to the Records Retention Schedule will not adversely
affect the City or the public.
SECTION 5. Destruction of Duplicate Records. Pursuant to Government Code
section 34090.7, the City Council hereby authorizes the Chief of Police and/or his designee to
destroy at any time any duplicate record, paper or document of the Police Department, while the
original, whether in paper or electronic format, is retained for the time period required by the
Records Retention Schedule.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon its
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 2018.
___________________________________
Joseph Romero Rocha
Mayor
______________________________
Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo, Jr.
City Clerk
APPROVED:
______________________________
Marco A. Martinez
City Attorney - Best Best & Krieger LLP
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
ATTEST:
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2018-C33 was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof on the 16th day of April 2018, by the
following vote of City Council Members:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
______________________________
Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo, Jr.
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Marco A. Martinez
City Attorney - Best Best & Krieger LLP
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EXHIBIT "A"
"CITY OF AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE"
[ATTACHED]
CITY OF AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
(APRIL 16, 2018)
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KEY & NOTES: See last page
*Refer to Notes
Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Citations:
Notice to Appear – (Cite &
Release) Infraction,
Misdemeanor, Traffic , (Except
Marijuana cites)
5 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Statute of Limitations is up to 1 year after commission of
offense; Also See Crime Reports; GC §34090, PC § 802
et seq.
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Citations:
Parking
Current* + 2
years Ppr/E Yes
after QC GC §34090
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Court Orders:
Restraining Order/TRO/Child
Custody
Expiration +
2 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Non-records (Superior Court is Office of Record); GC
§34090
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
“Detention Only” and Retainable
Arrests
Current* + 2
years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Provided there are no outstanding warrants, deaths, and
it is not classified under PC §800 or § 290 ; Statute of
Limitations is 2 years; Destroy records of juvenile
offenders re: marijuana after age 18; H&S §11361.5; GC
§34090, PC §§187, 800 et seq.
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
Bodies – Natural Death,
Released by Coroner
Current* + 2
years Ppr/E Yes
after QC GC §34090
CITY OF AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
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KEY & NOTES: See last page
*Refer to Notes
Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
RECORDS
Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
Infractions, Misdemeanors
(Except Marijuana less than 28.5
grams), Lost/Stolen Property (No
Serialized Property or NCIC
Entry), Suspicious
Circumstances
5 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Provided there are no outstanding warrants, deaths, and
it is not classified under PC §800 or § 290; Statute of
Limitations is up to 3 years; Destroy records of juvenile
offenders re: marijuana after age 18; H&S §11361.5; GC
§34090, PC § 801 et seq.
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
Felonies
Except Homicide, Juvenile, Child
Abuse, or Sexual Assault.
10 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
NOTE: destruction of felony, misdemeanor and infraction
crime and supplemental reports cannot include: 1) an
adjudicated arrest except for HS 11357 or HS 11360
violations; 2) unserved warrants; 3) identifiable items
which have not been recovered; 4) any case related to
PC 290, PC 457.1 or HS 11590 registrants; 5) any
violation listed in PC 799 or 800 et seq.; 6) any case
presently involved in either civil litigation or criminal
prosecution.
Statute of Limitations is up to 6 years; other cities show 3
– 10 years retention
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
Felonies Homicide, Falsification
of Public Records, Kidnapping,
Unsolved Child or Elder Abuse,
Sexual Assault and Neglect,
Misuse of Public Funds, Train-
wrecking, Treason, Suicide.
(Crimes subject to Death Penalty
or without Statute of Limitations)
Permanent Ppr/E Yes
after QC PC §§261, 286, 288, 288a, 288.5, 289, 289.5, and 799
CITY OF AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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KEY & NOTES: See last page
*Refer to Notes
Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
Arrest reports related to
unadjudicated arrests and
unserved warrants
2 years Ppr Yes
after QC
GC §§34090, 34090.5 (two reproductions must be
created and can be done in alternative format to paper –
see code)
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
All reports involving human
death.
2 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
GC §§34090, 34090.5 (two reproductions must be
created and can be done in alternative format to paper –
see code)
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
Child Abuse – Unsubstantiated:
child abuse, child neglect,
unsubstantiated cases
Last report
received for
suspected
abuser + 10
years
Ppr/E Yes
after QC PC §§11169(c), 11170(a)(3)
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
Marijuana Citations or Reports
(less than 28.5 grams)
Date of
Arrest + 2
years
Ppr/E Yes
after QC
GC §34090, H&S §11361.5; Destroy records of juvenile
offenders re: marijuana after age 18
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
Sealed Juvenile Cases
Sealing Date
+ 5 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Statute of Limitations runs up to age of majority + 8
years; Sealing for Juveniles and Wards of the Court
retained for 5 years; CCP §§340.1; GC §34090; W&I
§781(d)
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
Sealed Criminal Records
Sealing Date
+ 5 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Keep for same time period as juvenile cases; W&I
§781(d)
CITY OF AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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KEY & NOTES: See last page
*Refer to Notes
Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
Stolen Vehicles, No Conviction
Until
Recovered
(Minimum 3
years +
current year)
Ppr/E Yes
after QC GC §34090
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
Weapons, Lost / Stolen Property
(Serialized or Property Entered
into NCIC)
Until
Recovered Ppr/E Yes
after QC GC §34090
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Crime Reports:
Evidence Report
Same as
Criminal
Report
Retention
Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Same as retention period for the criminal report which
applies. Statute of Limitations is 1 year for property
seized by officers; CCP §340(d); GC §34090
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Incident Reports:
Non-Criminal, Civil Problems,
Letters Received, Injured Person
/ Overdose / Attempted Suicide
(NOT resulting in death)
Current* + 3
years Ppr/E Yes
after QC Also see Crime Reports; GC §34090
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Incident Reports:
Found Property/Safekeeping
Reports
Current* + 3
years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
If artifact over $10,000, artifact is permanent – Statute of
Limitations is up to 3 years (recovery from seized
property by police is 1 year); CCP §338(c), 340(d),
341(a); GC §34090
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Incident Report:
5150 WIC (With 72 Hour Holds)
Current* + 2
years Ppr/E Yes
after QC GC §34090
CITY OF AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT
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KEY & NOTES: See last page
*Refer to Notes
Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
RECORDS
Police
Law
Incident
Registrants:
H&S 11590 Drug
5 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
GC §34090, H&S §11590
RECORDS
Police Law
Incident
Registrants:
PC 290
Sex Offender Registration
Until
Registrant is
deceased
Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Per DOJ guidelines: Offenders must register until
deceased, or until records are sealed per W&I §781 for
juvenile offenders. **Effective 1/1/2021, registration
requirements will change to a tiered system.**
RECORDS
Police Law
Incidents
Registrants:
PC 457.1
Arson Registration
Until
registrant is
deceased
(adults); until
age 25 or
sealing date
for juveniles
Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Adults convicted of arson or attempted arson after
11/30/1994 must register for life; juvenile offenders
convicted after 1/1/1993 must register until age 25 or
until the records are sealed per W&I §781
RECORDS
Police Law
Incient
Registrants:
PC 186.30
Gang Registration
Current* + 5
years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Registration required for 5 years (adults & juveniles) per
PC 186.32(c)
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Reports:
Missing Person & Runaway
(Returned/Case Cleared)
Current* + 3
years Ppr/E Yes
after QC Also see Crime Reports; GC §34090
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Reports:
Missing Person & Runaway
(Unresolved)
Indefinitely,
Until Located Ppr/E Yes
after QC Also see Crime Reports; GC §34090
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Reports:
Traffic Collisions - (Not Fatal)
Current * + 3
years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Actions against drivers must be brought in 3 years; GC
§34090, VC §2547
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KEY & NOTES: See last page
*Refer to Notes
Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Reports:
Traffic Collisions – (Fatal) Permanent Ppr/E Yes
after QC PC §§187, 800 et seq.
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Reports:
CHP180’s: Vehicles Stored or
Impounded with Traffic Citation
Only, 30-Day (except Criminal
Reports or Arrest)
Current* + 2
years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
State law requires only 1 year from storage; Seized
property limitation is 1 year; GC §34090, VC §10650(c)
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Reports:
CHP180’s: Vehicles Stored or
Impounded, 30-Day (with
Criminal Report or Arrest)
(Criminal
Report
Retention)
Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Takes retention period for the criminal report which
applies. State law requires only 1 year from storage;
Seized property limitation is 1 year; GC §34090, VC
§10650(c)
RECORDS Police Law
Incident Field Investigation Cards 2 years
(minimum) Ppr/E Yes
after QC GC §§34090
RECORDS Police Law
Incident
Misc. Reports:
Polygraph-VSA, Rape Exam,
Children’s, Assessment Center,
Blood Toxicology, Crime Lab,
CAL-ID
Same as
Criminal
Report
Retention
Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Takes retention period for the criminal report which
applies
RECORDS DOJ Stats Crime Statistics:
Daily Crime Log, Crime Blotter
Current* + 2
years Ppr/E Administrative Preference; GC §34090
RECORDS DOJ Stats Crime Statistics:
Annual 10 yrs Ppr/E Yes Historical Value; GC §34090
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KEY & NOTES: See last page
*Refer to Notes
Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
RECORDS DOJ Stats
Crime Statistics:
Jail Activity Logs, Juvenile
Detention Logs, Fire & Life
Safety, Health Inspection, Jail
Inspections, Title 15 Compliance
Current* + 3
years Ppr Administrative Preference. Title 15 compliance; GC
§34090
RECORDS DOJ Stats Department of Justice Validation
Lists
Current* + 2
years Ppr Information received by DOJ; GC §34090
RECORDS
Other
Criminal/Traffic Subpoena File
(tracks subpoenas received for
officer appearances)
Current* + 2
years
Ppr/E Yes
after QC
GC §34090
RECORDS/
TRAINING
Other Background records check
applications and response letters
2 years Prp/E Yes
after QC
GC §34090
RECORDS Other
Cross Reports (reports received
from other agencies to check on
welfare of children/adults. Often
times rec’d from Social Services)
2 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC GC §34090
RECORDS Other Mug photographs
Same as
criminal
report
retention
Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Same retention period as the criminal report for which it
applies
RECORDS
Other
Pawn Slips/Secondhand Dealer
Transaction Records
2 years
Ppr
Non-records used for investigations; Originals entered
into the State Automated Property System; most
agencies retain for 2 years; GC §34090
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KEY & NOTES: See last page
*Refer to Notes
Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
RECORDS Other
Private Party Tow/Repossession
Reports (Called in by tow co. No
police involvement-form
completed and entry into DOJ
CLETS system)
2 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC GC §34090
RECORDS Other Audits – CJIS, CORI 2 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC GC §34090
RECORDS Other Hate Crimes, State Reports 2 years Prp/E Yes
after QC GC §34090
RECORDS Other Juvenile Sealings Sealing date
+ 5 years Ppr/E CCP §340.1, GC §34090; W & I §389 (a), 781 (d)
PD Other Correspondence from citizens,
other than citizen complaints. 2 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC GC §34090
DISPATCH
Other
Recordings:
Dispatch Radio- 911 Phone
Audio
100 days Audio GC §34090, 34090.6(b) (destruction must be approved
by City Council & City Attorney in writing) Retain if claims
or litigation pending.
IT
Other
Recordings:
Station Surveillance Video
365 days Video GC §34090, 34090.6(b) (destruction must be approved
by City Council & City Attorney in writing) Retain if claims
or litigation pending.
DISPATCH
Other
Recordings:
Station Business Phone Audio
100 days Audio GC §§34090, 34090.6(b) (destruction must be approved
by City Council & City Attorney in writing)
PATROL/
ADMIN
Other
Work Schedules, shift
assignments; shift trades,
timesheets and/or time cards
Current* + 2
years
Ppr/E Yes
after QC
Department Preference; EEOC’s basic requirement is 1
year after action; Bureau of National Affairs recommends
2 years for work schedules; Time sheets are required for
2 years; 29 CFR 516.6 (1), 29 CFR 1602.14; GC §34090
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KEY & NOTES: See last page
*Refer to Notes
Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
ADMIN Other Wage rate tables or schedules
used in computing straight – time
earnings, wages, salary or
overtime pay.
2 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
GC §34090
ADMIN Other Records of additions to or
deductions from wages paid.
2 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
GC §34090 , 29 CFR 516.6, subd. (c)
ADMIN Other Completed Purchase Order
Forms, Cash register tapes and
deposit slips
4 years after
audit
Ppr/E CCP 337
ADMIN Other Jury Summons for Police
Department employees and
related documentation
2 years Prp/E Yes
after QC
GC §34090
ADMIN Other Complaints against peace
officers and any reports or
findings relating to such
complaints must be retained for
a minimum of five (5) years after
the date of complaint .
Final
Disposition +
5 years
Ppr/E All State and Federal laws require retention until final
disposition of formal complaint; State requires 2 years
after action is taken; Statute of Limitations is 4 years for
misconduct; For citizen complaints against police
personnel, retention is 5 years; EVC§ 1045; GC§ 12946,
34090; PC § 801.5, 803 (c), 832.5
ADMIN Other Disciplinary Files
In – Custody Deaths
Final
Disposition +
5 years
Ppr/E EVC 1045 (b)(1), GC §12946, 34090, PC§ 801.5, 803
(c), 832.5 (b)
ADMIN Other Grievances Final
Disposition
of complaint
+ 2 years
Ppr/E Yes
after QC
All State and Federal laws require retention until final
disposition of formal complaint; State requires 2 years
after action is taken; 29 CFR 1602.31 & 1627.3 (b)(ii),
GC§ 12946, 12960, 34090; 29 USC 1113, LC 1174
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KEY & NOTES: See last page
*Refer to Notes
Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
ADMIN Other Administrative Investigations:
Officer-Involved Shootings /
Shooting Review
Final
Disposition +
25 years
Ppr/E No Consistent with IA and Statewide Guidelines;
GC § 34090
PATROL Other Daily Briefing Log (internal
document to brief incoming shift
of pending work)
2 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
GC §§34090
TRAINING
Other
Training class request forms &
associated docs, mileage,
receipts.
P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer
Standards & Training) training
reimbursement request forms
and related training expense
receipts)
Other training reimbursement
forms and related training
expense receipts
2 years Ppr GC §§34090
TRAINING Other Ride-a-long Waiver Forms 2 years Ppr GC §34090
TRAINING Other Permits Issued by Police (ie.
Entertainment, Pawn, Massage,
etc…)
Expiration +
2 years
Ppr/E GC §34090
TRAINING Other Concealed weapon license
application documents
2 years Ppr GC §§34090
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KEY & NOTES: See last page
*Refer to Notes
Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
TRAINING Other Alcohol Beverage Control
Licensing Files
Current* + 2
years
Ppr/E GC §§34090
TRAINING Other Firearms Dealer Applications,
License Information
2 years Ppr/E GC §§34090; PC §26705
TRAINING Other Guns: Dealers Record of Sale 2 years Ppr/E GC §§34090; PC §26705
TRAINING/
FLEET
Other Marked & Unmarked Vehicle
(DMV) Files
Current + 2
years
Ppr Yes
after QC
GC §§34090
TRAINING Other Training Courses / Files:
Firearms, Field and Misc.
Termination
+ 5 years
Ppr/E Yes
after QC
EEOC/FLSA/ADEA (Age) requires 3 years retention for
records re: promotion, demotion, transfer, selection or
discharge; State Law requires 2-3 years; 29 CFR 1627.3
(b)(ii), GC §12946, 34090
TRAINING Other Background Files – Employees Termination
+ 5 years
Ppr Part of personnel file records; for peace officers retention
is 5 years (Op. Atty. Gen. No. 99-1111 [May 2, 2000]);
for other Police Dept staff, retention is 3 years. GC
12946, 29 CFR 516.5; LC 1174
TRAINING Other Background Files –
Unsuccessful Applicants
5 years Ppr Eligibility Lists are 1 year and can be extended 1 year;
EEOC/FLSA/ADEA (Age) require 3 years; State Law
requires 2- 3 years; GC 12946, 34090, 29 CFR 1627.3, 8
CCR §11040 (7)(C)
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KEY & NOTES: See last page
*Refer to Notes
Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
TRAINING/
ADMIN
Other Police department employees
(except for peace officers), fire,
emergency employees-- records
may include release
authorizations; certifications;
reassignments; outside
employment; commendations;
disciplinary actions; terminations;
oaths of office; pre-employment
medical evaluations
Length of
employment
+ 3 years
Ppr/E 29 CFR 1627.3
29 CFR 1602.31
29 CFR 516.6 et. seq.
LC 1174
GC 34090
GC 12946
TRAINING/
ADMIN
Other Peace officer personnel records Length of
employment
+ 5 years
Ppr/E Must be retained for a minimum of five (5) ytears after
the officer has terminated employment. Op.Atty.Gen.
No. 99-1111 [May 2, 2000]
TRAINING/
ADMIN
Other Background Files – Volunteers,
Interns, & Reservists
Termination
+ 5 years
Ppr Retained for administrative value; See comments/
references above for Background Files -Employees
TRAINING/
ADMIN
Personnel
Record
Payroll or other related records
which contain employee
information including name,
address, date of birth,
occupation, rate of pay, &
compensation earned each week
Includes: performance
evaluations; staff evaluations
3 years from
last date of
entry
Ppr/E 29 CFR 516.5, 29 CFR 1627.3
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*Refer to Notes
Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
TRAINING/
ADMIN
Other Collective bargaining
agreements and any
amendments or additions there
to; Employee plans, or trusts;
Employment contracts, individual
contracts, written agreements or
memoranda summarizing the
terms of oral agreements or
understandings.
3 years from
last effective
date
29 CFR 1627.3
GC 12946
DETECTIVE Other Operational Plans 2 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
GC §§34090
DETECTIVE Other Confidential Informant Files Until
terminated +
10 years
Ppr State guidelines recommends 10 year retention after
termination/closure of file
IT/Admin Other Crime Statistics: ALPR –
Automated License Plate Reader
Data
2 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
GC §§34090
If evidence, follow Evidence/Property retention
PROPERTY
/ EVIDENCE
Other Property & Evidence
Management Files, Property
Tags, Disposition
Indefinitely-
Subject to
Retention
Period of
Crime
Report
Ppr/E Yes
after QC
GC §34090
PROPERTY
/ EVIDENCE
Other Narcotics Destruction Log /
Report
Indefinitely Prp/E Yes
after QC
GC §34090
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Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
PROPERTY
/ EVIDENCE
Other Records of Lost and Found
Items which have been lawfully
disposed of
2 years Ppr/E Yes
fater QC
GC §34090
DISPATCH Other Cell Phone Ping/Trace/Exigent
Circumstances Form
2 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
GC §34090
DISPATCH Other FCC Licenses Term + 2
years
Ppr/E GC §34090
DISPATCH Other ANI/ALI misroute forms 2 years Ppr/E GC §34090
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Division ID
Record Description
Retention/Disposition
Comments/References
Division Type of
Report Record Title Total
Retention Media
Destroy
Paper
after
Scan?
Legal Authority
ADMIN Other Monthly Uniform Crime
Reporting (UCR) for State Dept
of Justice, including:
a) Actual offenses reported
and cleared
b) Return A Supplement
c) Supplementary Homicide
Report
d) Property Stolen by type,
value and classification
e) Arson offenses
f) Number of violent crimes
committed against senior
citizens
g) Domestic Violence
related calls for
assistance
h) Law Enforcement officers
killed or assaulted
i) Age, sex, and race of
person arrested
(adult/juvenile)
j) Monthly arrest and
citation register
k) Monthly hate crimes
incidents
l) Death in custody
reporting
2 years Ppr/E Yes
after QC
GC §§34090, 34090.5 (two reproductions must be
created and can be done in alternative format to paper –
see code)
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*Refer to Notes
KEY:
C – Confidential
E – Electronic
H – Historical
MFC – Microfiche
MFR – Microfilm
Ppr – Paper
T _ Terminated
V – Vital
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
CCP – Code of Civil Procedure
EVC – Evidence Code
GC – Government Code
H&S – Health & Safety Code
LC - CA Labor Code
PC – Penal Code
QC - Quality Control
USC - United States Code
VC – Vehicle Code
NOTES:
• Retention periods begin when the project or other activity is completed, since destruction should
normally be performed on the entire file for that project or activity at the same time.
• Litigation, administrative complaints, charges or investigations, claims or similar proceedings filed or
commenced regarding a project or other activity will suspend normal retention periods for that project
or activity, as the retention period will begin after final disposition of such a proceeding.
• Destruction of paper after scanning requires validation of reproducible scan quality, as well as other
legally mandated safeguards.
• Please contact the City Clerk’s Office or City Attorney’s Office with any questions before destruction.
• *Refer to department policy as to what is considered current or closed.