Records

The Police Department Records Unit handles storage, both hard copy and electronic, of all police reports, records, and documents. The unit is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of reports, arrest and criminal history information. We handle requests for the dissemination of information for our police department, other agencies, and the public. Dissemination of information must comply with all department, state and federal laws and guidelines, and confidentiality laws. We process all city permit licenses and identifications, special permits, processing of visas and adoption papers, fingerprinting for employment as required by state laws, all "offender" registrations, and public notification of sex offenders. We provide the department, city, and state with statistics about reports, crime, and police incidents.

Yearly, the Records Unit reviews over 27,000 police reports. We process 4,600 FOIA requests through the Freedom of Information Act, 75 subpoenas, as well as requests for U-Visa Certifications, Clery Requests, clearance letters, and information from other Law Enforcement Agencies.

The License Clerk processes more than 5,000 false alarm reports. Records personnel fingerprinted more than 600 police department applicants and processed over 1,500 requests for city licenses. We provided information about registered sex offenders to more than 400 local agencies.

The Records Unit generated more than $58,000 through accident report requests, false alarm billings, fingerprint fees, and report requests in 2024. These fees are deposited into the City General Funds account.

TO REQUEST A U-VISA OR T-VISA CERTIFICATION

The Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 created two types of visas available for certain victims of crimes:

* U-Visa: Provides legal status to victims of qualifying criminal activities who have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse, possess information concerning that crime, and are helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.

* T-Visa: Provides legal status to certain victims of human trafficking who assist law enforcement authorities in the investigation or prosecution of trafficking crimes.

To request certification of a U-Visa Supplement B (Form I-918) or a T-Visa Supplement B (Form I-914), please submit your request to:

Peoria Police Department

Attn: Records Administrator

600 SW Adams

Peoria, IL 61602