Title
Approve an application and order for destruction of records for the Sheriff’s Office. (4/5th Vote Required).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve the attached application and order for destruction of records for the Sheriff’s Office.
SUMMARY:
The application and order for the destruction of records are for the Sheriff, authorizing him to destroy certain records (see Attachment “A”) and to discharge him and the employees of his office from further custody of those records. The records may be destroyed pursuant to California Government Code §26202 and California Penal Code §832.5.
DISCUSSION:
It is necessary to destroy the records listed in this request, in order to free up file space. Destruction of records, except for the Internal Affairs records, is requested in compliance with California Government Code section 26202 (records more than two years old). The destruction of the Internal Affairs records is requested in compliance with California Penal Code §832.5 (records more than five years old).
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has approved the Application and Order for Destruction as to form.
FINANCING:
The cost of the destruction of these records will be paid out of existing Sheriff’s Office funds.
Prepared by: Sergeant Kathy Palazzolo, Professional Standards Division, ext. 7240
Approved by: Steve Bernal, Sheriff-Coroner, ext. 3725
Attachments:
Attachment A
Application for Authorization for Destruction of Records