Public Records Unit
Columbus Police Headquarters
120 Marconi Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215
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(614) 645-4925
Public Hours of Operation
Sunday - Closed
Monday - 7:00am to 2:00pm
Tuesday - 7:00am to 2:00pm
Wednesday - 7:00am to 2:00pm
Thursday - 7:00am to 2:00pm
Friday - 7:00am to 2:00pm
Saturday - Closed
(Closed on Holidays)
Unit Mission Statement & Unit Information
The mission of the Public
Records Unit is to provide access to all public records retained by the
Division of Police in accordance with law and Division policies and procedures,
provide records to law enforcement and governmental agencies, and maintain
records within the control of the Unit in accordance with the approved record
retention schedule.
The Public Records Unit is
comprised of one Public Safety Analyst, five Management Analyst I’s, two Office
Assistant I’s and one Police Property Clerk. The Public Records Unit is
part of the Records Management Bureau, within the Support Services Subdivision.
Unit Responsibilities
~ Responding to and processing
requests for “Public Records.”
~ Monitoring and maintaining accurate documentation and files for Public Record
requests.
~ Responding to inquiries from other areas of the Division of Police and other
areas within the City.
~ Maintaining communication and cooperation with other areas of the Division of
Police to ensure the attainment of the organizational goals.
~ Staying abreast of changes in law regarding Public Records and Records
Retention.
~ Recognizing potential problems for the Division of Police regarding public
records and records retention and developing plans to correct them.