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The
Columbia Police Department's Records Unit is a controlled public service
area that stores all police records and reports. The Records Unit
distributes certain reports to the public and to various law enforcement
agencies, such as the FBI, the U.S. Secret Service, and the U.S. State
Department. The Records Unit houses files pertaining to arrests,
incidents, and accidents. As with other units of the Columbia Police
Department, the Records Unit adheres to strict standards of
confidentiality. Details of a report are not discussed over the
telephone. Anyone requesting a copy of a report must do so in person,
with proper identification.
Obtaining copies of police reports
For a
copy of a police report you filed, you must visit the Records
Unit in person with a picture ID and $3 to cover the administrative
costs. The more information you can give to a Records Unit employee --
including your name, the location of the crime, and the nature of the
crime – the easier it will be to find your record.
Generally, you cannot have a copy of a police report for a crime
reported by someone else, as this might compromise the privacy of the
victim and witnesses.
For
more information
To
receive general information about the crime in a particular area or on a
particular street, contact the
Crime Analysis Unit
at (803) 545-3505.
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