Investigations & Records

The Investigative Services Bureau (ISB) and Records Division provides a wide range of services to the community.  The bureau staff frequently interacts with other criminal justice components.  Its major responsibilities are the investigation of criminal activity, report taking, records retention and storage and disposal of property/evidence.  The investigation unit investigates crime ranging from murder to minor theft.  Detectives are assigned cases by general crime categories.  A team of detectives investigates assault, robbery, and burglary crimes; another team investigates youth and/or gang crime; a team of detectives investigates local drug crimes.  Sexual assault and child or elder abuse cases are assigned to detectives who have received special training due to the sensitive nature of these cases.

The Investigations Bureau also manages the Anonymous Tip Line. If you want to leave a tip, please call 541-726-3773. This line is checked weekly.

Records

The Records Unit receives, maintains and routes all records received by or generated by the department.  The unit services the reception counter, takes request for police service by telephone, writes reports (30% of all reports) and manages the department's computerized data information system.  Records service is provided to the community from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.

The Records Unit annually processes 13,402 reports and 6,917 traffic citations and is responsible for the entry and tracking of 1,696 arrest warrants yearly. 

Records is also responsible for supplying copies of reports to those who request them.  If you need a copy of a report check out our price list for information on fees and obtaining a report.

Property Management

The Property Unit stores, tracks, transports and disposes of all property/evidence in the Department's possession.  The unit plans and supervises approximately two public auctions each year.  The unit supports the Patrol Bureau and the Investigative Services Bureau in criminal investigations and provides direct assistance at the scene of major crimes.  Unit members deliver evidence for laboratory examination, and upon adjudication dispose of evidence.

The Property Department will also dispose of any unwanted weapons and/or ammunition for the public.  For more information or to pick up property, contact the Property Unit, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (541)726-3714.