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Records Unit
The Police Records Unit is comprised of the following personnel:
 Civilian Supervisor • Records Technicians (6)  Police Report Technician (3) • Citizen Volunteers (2)
The Records Unit processes and maintains custody of all police reports and accompanying audio, video, and written attachments. These records are disseminated to law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, defense attorneys and citizens. The Unit manages the online police reporting and provides civilian fingerprint services to Overland Park residents. During 2017, the records unit processed over 4,500 requests for records, processed approximately 1,800 discovery requests for the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office, conducted over 27,600 criminal history/background checks and assisted over 14,400 citizens.
In April 2017, three newly created Police Report Technician positions were added to the Records Unit. The Police Report Technicians are responsible for completing police report requests from citizens in-person, by telephone and online. They also provide customer service for walk-in station inquiries from citizens and assist with their questions and requests. The Police Report Technicians took over 1,100 police reports in 2017.