Authorize police department to destroy old records as required by state law
Resolution Resolution No. 5-05
In Plain English
California law requires police departments to destroy certain records after specific time periods to protect privacy and free up storage space. The police chief must get city council approval before destroying any official records. This routine authorization allows destruction of records that have reached their legal expiration dates.
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