Safekeeping Property

Safekeeping Property is an item that is being held for the owner by an officer. This may be property that was in your possession when you were arrested or items left behind at an accident scene. The Property and Evidence Section may dispose of this property if unclaimed after 90 days.

When lost property is recovered and turned into the police department, every reasonable attempt will be made to identify and return the property to its rightful owner. In many instances property is recovered but never reunited with its owner because there was never a report filed. 

Property which is authorized for release and which is not claimed will be destroyed, auctioned, or converted to city use in accordance with department policy. If you receive a Disposal Notification from the Property and Evidence Section you will have 30 days from the date on the notification to claim your property.