Records
The Records Division is responsible for the data entry of police records for the police department. The Records Division maintains these records, which include traffic accident reports, traffic citations, requests for service and all incident reports. These reports are generated by the police officers in the field and are then entered into the in-house record management system. The Records Division also provides copies of reports and/or citations to courts, county attorneys, insurance companies, and citizens.
Uniform Crime Reporting - Definitions
The Crime Index is composed of selected offenses used to gauge fluctuations in the overall volume and rate of crime reported to law enforcement. The offenses included are the violent crimes of murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault and the property crimes of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft and arson.
Violent Crime - Violent crime is composed of 4 offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault. All violent crimes involve force or threat of force.
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter - Murder and non-negligent manslaughter, as defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, is the willful (non-negligent) killing of 1 human being by another.
Forcible Rape - Forcible rape, as defined in the program, is the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. Assaults or attempts to commit rape by force or threat of force also are included; however, statutory rape (without force) and other sex offenses are excluded.
Robbery - Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
Aggravated Assault - Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by 1 person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault is usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Attempts are included, since it is not necessary that an injury result when a gun, knife or other weapon is used, which could and probably would result in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully completed.
Property Crime - Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. Arson is included, since it involves the destruction of property; its victims may be subjected to force.
Burglary - The Uniform Crime Reporting Program defines burglary as the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft. The use of force to gain entry is not required to classify an offense as burglary. Burglary in this program is categorized into 3 sub-classifications: forcible entry, unlawful entry where no force is used and attempted forcible entry.
Larceny-Theft - Larceny-theft is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. It's pocket picking, purse snatching, thefts from motor vehicles, thefts of motor vehicle parts and accessories, bicycle thefts, etc., in which no use of force, violence or fraud occurs. In the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, this crime category does not include embezzlement, confidence games, forgery and worthless checks. Motor vehicle theft also is excluded from this category inasmuch as it is a separate Crime Index offense.
Motor Vehicle Theft - Defined as the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle, this offense category includes the stealing of automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, motor scooters, snowmobiles, etc. The definition excludes the taking of a motor vehicle for temporary use by those persons having lawful access.
Arson - Arson is defined by the Uniform Crime Reporting Program as any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc. Only fires determined through investigation to have been willfully or maliciously set are classified as arsons. Fires of suspicious or unknown origins are excluded.
Hate Crimes - A hate crime, also known as a bias crime, is a criminal offense committed against a person, property or society that is motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender's bias against a race, religion, ethnic/national origin group or sexual-orientation group.
Uniform Crime Reporting - Definitions
The Crime Index is composed of selected offenses used to gauge fluctuations in the overall volume and rate of crime reported to law enforcement. The offenses included are the violent crimes of murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault and the property crimes of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft and arson.
Violent Crime - Violent crime is composed of 4 offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault. All violent crimes involve force or threat of force.
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter - Murder and non-negligent manslaughter, as defined in the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, is the willful (non-negligent) killing of 1 human being by another.
Forcible Rape - Forcible rape, as defined in the program, is the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. Assaults or attempts to commit rape by force or threat of force also are included; however, statutory rape (without force) and other sex offenses are excluded.
Robbery - Robbery is the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
Aggravated Assault - Aggravated assault is an unlawful attack by 1 person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault is usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Attempts are included, since it is not necessary that an injury result when a gun, knife or other weapon is used, which could and probably would result in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully completed.
Property Crime - Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. Arson is included, since it involves the destruction of property; its victims may be subjected to force.
Burglary - The Uniform Crime Reporting Program defines burglary as the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft. The use of force to gain entry is not required to classify an offense as burglary. Burglary in this program is categorized into 3 sub-classifications: forcible entry, unlawful entry where no force is used and attempted forcible entry.
Larceny-Theft - Larceny-theft is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another. It's pocket picking, purse snatching, thefts from motor vehicles, thefts of motor vehicle parts and accessories, bicycle thefts, etc., in which no use of force, violence or fraud occurs. In the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, this crime category does not include embezzlement, confidence games, forgery and worthless checks. Motor vehicle theft also is excluded from this category inasmuch as it is a separate Crime Index offense.
Motor Vehicle Theft - Defined as the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle, this offense category includes the stealing of automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, motor scooters, snowmobiles, etc. The definition excludes the taking of a motor vehicle for temporary use by those persons having lawful access.
Arson - Arson is defined by the Uniform Crime Reporting Program as any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc. Only fires determined through investigation to have been willfully or maliciously set are classified as arsons. Fires of suspicious or unknown origins are excluded.
Hate Crimes - A hate crime, also known as a bias crime, is a criminal offense committed against a person, property or society that is motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender's bias against a race, religion, ethnic/national origin group or sexual-orientation group.
How to get a copy of a police report
Any police record deemed to be a public record must be requested in writing utilizing a "Request for Copy of Records" form. This form can be obtained at Town Hall at 155 N. Tegner St. or found by clicking here, or can be faxed to 602-506-1580.
The Town Clerk’s department will review each request and will be processed as soon as possible. However, the request may take up to seven business days to process if the record is in storage or archived. Certain reports are exempt from public access and we may redact certain information from the offense report when it is released due to privacy or security issues. Criminal history or personal descriptive information such as name, social security numbers, and addresses are examples of information that may be redacted from the report. Police records which are exempt from “Public Access” include:
Offense reports may be requested by governmental agencies for criminal justice purposes. The agency must qualify as a criminal justice agency as defined by state law (Arizona Revised Statute 41-1750) to receive the complete report.
Traffic Accident Records
Traffic Accident reports may be requested upon completion of the form and must include a self-addressed envelop and the appropriate fee. You may come in person to request a copy of an accident report. The office is open between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday at 155 N. Tegner St. #A. This office is closed on Fridays, Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Mail all requests to:
The normal processing time is 2 to 5 days.
Further questions
Any further questions can be directed to the Town Clerk’s Department at 928-668-0518 or 928-668-0517.
Victim Reports
In keeping with a growing trend to supply police reports at no charge to certain victims, the Wickenburg Police Department will photocopy requested reports at no charge to victims. These reports include victims of a Title 13 violation (as defined by ARS 13-4401). We will be supplying only ONE report at no charge.
Any police record deemed to be a public record must be requested in writing utilizing a "Request for Copy of Records" form. This form can be obtained at Town Hall at 155 N. Tegner St. or found by clicking here, or can be faxed to 602-506-1580.
The Town Clerk’s department will review each request and will be processed as soon as possible. However, the request may take up to seven business days to process if the record is in storage or archived. Certain reports are exempt from public access and we may redact certain information from the offense report when it is released due to privacy or security issues. Criminal history or personal descriptive information such as name, social security numbers, and addresses are examples of information that may be redacted from the report. Police records which are exempt from “Public Access” include:
- Medical Examiner Reports
- Juvenile Information
- Cases that are “pending” or currently being investigated
- Cases that have been submitted to the County Attorney’s Office for review or prosecution.
Offense reports may be requested by governmental agencies for criminal justice purposes. The agency must qualify as a criminal justice agency as defined by state law (Arizona Revised Statute 41-1750) to receive the complete report.
Traffic Accident Records
Traffic Accident reports may be requested upon completion of the form and must include a self-addressed envelop and the appropriate fee. You may come in person to request a copy of an accident report. The office is open between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday at 155 N. Tegner St. #A. This office is closed on Fridays, Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Mail all requests to:
Town of WickenburgProcessing Time
Attn: Town Clerk
155 N. Tegner St. #A
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
The normal processing time is 2 to 5 days.
Further questions
Any further questions can be directed to the Town Clerk’s Department at 928-668-0518 or 928-668-0517.
Victim Reports
In keeping with a growing trend to supply police reports at no charge to certain victims, the Wickenburg Police Department will photocopy requested reports at no charge to victims. These reports include victims of a Title 13 violation (as defined by ARS 13-4401). We will be supplying only ONE report at no charge.