HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 8814 (Destroy Police Documents)RESOLUTION NO. 6914
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the Police Department has limited storage space; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department maintains complaints against personnel for a
period of at least five (5) years, as required by California Penal Code Section
832.5 (b); and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 34090, with limited exceptions,
authorizes the Head of a Department, with the approval of the Legislative Body,
by Resolution, and written consent of the City Attorney, to destroy any City
record, document, instrument, book, or paper under his charge without making
a copy thereof if the same is no longer required and more than two (2) years
old.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief of Police is authorized to destroy
complaints against police personnel recorded and investigated after five (5)
years has elapsed from the lodging of said complaints and upon the review and
written consent by the City Attorney.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted
at a regular meeting of the City Council of the said City held on Tuesday, the
19th day of January, 1993, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Shippey, Thayer & Vice -Mayor Breiner
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Cohen & Mayor Boro
J INE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk