AGENCY: Salt Lake City (Utah). Police Department

SERIES: 16471
TITLE: Property marking program files
DATES: 1973-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical by name and identification number

DESCRIPTION: These are program files used to identify personal property for identification purposes. This is a program sponsored by the Crime Prevention Unit called 'Operation ID' wherein any city inhabitant may use a device furnished by CPU to mark personal property so it may later be identified if it is stolen and recovered. It is also useful for insurance purposes in case of fire. The property owner completes an information card which is returned to the CPU where the information is then put into the computer. A printout is generated approximately every six months.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 10/1987

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then destroy.

Paper: Retain in Office for 6 months and then destroy.

Computer magnetic storage media: Retain in Office permanently provided constantly being updated.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

This retention is based upon the administrative needs expressed by the bureau. The automated file is constantly being updated, but information is not deleted. Every six months a print out is printed.

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