Purpose
The Services Bureau manages police records, communications, fiscal operations, property and evidence, hiring and training, and procurement and contracts for the Police Department.
Function & Structure
The Services Bureau is overseen by a Police Captain. There are five divisions within the bureau, and each division is overseen by a manager / supervisor. The Services Bureau includes the Records Division, Communications Center, Property and Evidence Division, Training & Backgrounds Division, and the Business Division.
RECORDS DIVISION
The Records Division is responsible for maintaining all criminal records. The Division processes and secures over 15,000 police reports for the Department annually.
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
The Communications Center is responsible for answering both police and fire department non-emergency and emergency “9-1-1” telephone calls for service. Public safety dispatchers answer approximately 245,000 telephone calls for service annually and dispatch approximately 68,000 police and fire department calls for assistance each year.
PROPERTY/EVIDENCE DIVISION
The Property/Evidence Division is located at 1163 North Centre City Parkway.
Property Release Hours are Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Property and Evidence Division is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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 and currency are not released without an appointment. Please call 760-839-4740 with any questions.
BUSINESS DIVISION
The Business 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.