City of Amherst
Police Department
911 North Lake Street
Amherst, OH 44001
Phone: (440) 988-2625 ⦁ Fax: (440) 988-3009
amherstpolice@amherstpolice.net
www.amherstpolice.net
REQUEST FOR PROPERTY RELEASE
INSTRUCTIONS: It is the intent of the Amherst Police Department to release property to the rightful owner whenever possible. In order to help
us ensure property is not released prematurely or to the wrong person, please complete the following form in its entirety. Property no longer of
evidentiary value, property ordered released by the court, or property associated with an expired period of safekeeping, will be released in a
reasonable time. Once the release request has been processed, you will be contacted regarding further action.
REQUESTOR INFORMATION
Name
Phone
Alternate Contact Information (email, text, etc.)
Address
Date of Incident/Event
Report Number or CAD Call Number
Description of Property
REQUESTOR JUSTIFICATION
I believe I am entitled to the above described property based on the following reasons:
___ The court case regarding the property has been completed.
___ The property has been ordered released by the court.
___ The circumstances for the safeguarding of the property are no longer present.
___ The property was lost and found, the property has not been claimed, and I believe that I am entitled to the property.
___ Other:
Signature
Date
- For Administrative Use Only Step
Personnel
Notes
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Dispatcher: Attempt to confirm above reason(s) for release, i.e., case
disposition on public docket. Forward form and any additional documents to
the Property and Evidence Dispatcher, Unit 134.
Property and Evidence Dispatcher: Ensure the property is both in the
tracking system and physically in the Property and Evidence Room. Note any
issues and forward form to Patrol Division Commander.
Patrol Division Commander: Forward form to appropriate officer/detective
primarily responsible for the seizing/status of the property
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Appropriate Officer/Detective: Indicate if the property should be released
and, if not, note any issues. Forward form to Patrol Division Commander
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Patrol Division Commander: Indicate if the property should be released and,
if not, note any issues. Forward form to Auxiliary Services Commander.
6
Auxiliary Services Commander: Indicate if the property should be released
and, if not, note any issues.
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Scheduled Release
Date
Time
Initials
Appropriate Officer/Detective:
Property Released
Date
Time
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REQUEST FOR PROPERTY RELEASE, 6/11/2014