Records

• The Records Bureau is responsible for the maintenance, dissemination and forwarding of departmental records.
• The Sidney Police Department submits all crime data to the Nebraska State Patrol in order to contribute to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports.
• The Sidney Police Department's records are stored electronically by means of a Records Management System (RMS) software program called Enterpol.

Enterpol

• The Enterpol RMS is not only utilized by the Sidney Police Department but also serves as the RMS for the Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office (CCSO).
• The Cheyenne County Emergency Communications Center (CCECC) also utilizes Enterpol RMS as well as Enterpol Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD).
• The benefits of SPD, CCSO and CCECC all using the same interoperable RMS/CAD are limitless and allow seamless sharing of information, cooperation and coordination of resources.

Records Checks

• The Sidney Police Department can provide individuals with a check of their local records maintained and created by the Sidney Police Department ONLY.
• Individuals or Businesses wishing to obtain a thorough records check should contact the Nebraska State Patrol to fulfill the request.

Copies of Reports

• Accident Reports are Open Public Records.
• A general summary of Criminal Reports can also be released.
  • Full copies of Criminal Reports will only be released pursuant to a court order or subpoena.
• Copies of crime and accident reports are usually available three to five days after the report was made.
• Individuals can obtain copies of reports at the Police Department located at 1715 Illinois, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fees for Reports