Records Unit
RECORDS UNIT
The Rocklin Police Department Records Unit provides a variety of services and information to the community. The unit has full-time and part-time employee, as well as several Police Volunteers.
What does the Records Unit do?
The Records Unit assists citizens in many areas. Citizens can contact the Records Unit when they need assistance with the following services:
Fingerprinting • Permits & Licenses •
Police,
Accident, In-Custody Reports & Victim Rights
- Coordination for making a crime report
- Coordination for speaking with a police officer at the front counter
- General information, directions or special assistance
- Copies of police reports and traffic accident reports to residents, insurance companies, attorneys, other law enforcement agencies, etc.
- Fingerprinting (for certification/licensing purposes)
- Records checks for the Department of Defense, law enforcement agencies, military recruiters, etc.
- City permit and license applications
- Coordinates with the Investigations Unit for registering convicted criminals for sex and arson offenses (call the Investigations Unit at (916)625-5571 to schedule an appointment).
- Coordination for One-Day Liquor Licenses for special events through the California State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Vehicle equipment citation “sign-offs” (correctable violations such as tail lights out, expired registration, tinted windows, etc.)
- Process release for vehicle repossessions (we collect fees and issue receipts for the release of repossessed vehicles)
- Vehicle Tow/Impound releases (we collect fees and issue receipts for the release of the vehicles)
PROPERTY PICK UP
Picking Up Property
Hours:
Monday – Thursday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and by appointment only.
To make an appointment, call (916) 625-5431. Please leave a message with your name, case number and phone number if you are unable to reach the Evidence Technician in person. You will receive a call back as soon as someone is available. Please bring a photo I.D. to your appointment.
Firearms
Fingerprinting
The Rocklin Police Department provides fingerprinting services for the community by appointment only.
Where can I get fingerprinted for a job, license or other application?
Live scan fingerprinting is offered in the lobby of the Rocklin Police Department (4080 Rocklin Road) by appointment only. Call (916) 625-5405 for appointments and fee information.
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
For all Placer County live scan locations and hours please click here.
Do you fingerprint children?
The Rocklin Police Department does not fingerprint children for child safety purposes. There is no law enforcement fingerprint database for children.
However, the Crime Prevention Unit has ”Child Identification Kits” and fingerprint cards available for any citizen who would like to fingerprint their children.
Permits & Licenses
The Rocklin Police Records Unit and other City of Rocklin departments issue permits and licenses for a variety of special uses, functions, and events.
Permits and licenses and the agency responsible for issuing them are presented below. Please call the proper agency before you come in to get your permit.
| Dog License | The City of Rocklin’s Animal Ordinance requires that all dogs over the age of four months get a license with the City of Rocklin. Fee: The fee is determined by the rabies vaccination coverage. Please contact the Police Department to determine the fee for your dog. If your dog is spayed/neutered, you will get a discount off the license fee. |
| Bingo Game License | Authorized organizations can apply for a license for bingo gaming Fee: $143.00 |
| Requirement for using high explosives in the City of Rocklin (requires proof of public liability insurance) Fee: $92.00 |
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| Massage Permit | Requirement for operating a massage establishment or independent massage technician Fee $771.00 Permit fee (or $384 Renewal fee) $20.00 Fingerprint fee $32.00 Dept. of Justice fee |
| Peddler / Solicitor / Vendor Permit | Requirement for going residence-to-residence in the City of Rocklin for sales, donations, pledges, etc. Every solicitor applicant must complete a solicitor permit application, must read the City ordinance governing soliciting, and must sign a form stating that they have read and understand the ordinance. They must also furnish a copy of their City of Rocklin Business License Fee: $41 per person |
More Permits & Licenses
The following permits and licenses are issued by other City of Rocklin Departments and other government agencies.
| Permit | Where | Contact |
| Building Permit | City of Rocklin Building Division |
916.625.5120 |
| Burn Permit (not permitted in the City of Rocklin) |
Placer County | 530.889.7130 |
| Business License | City of Rocklin Finance Department |
916.625-5020 |
| Driver’s License | DMV 4240 Rocklin Road |
916.624.1602 |
| Encroachment Permit | City of Rocklin Public Services |
916.625.5140 |
| Fireworks Permit | City of Rocklin Fire Department |
916.625.5300 |
| Home Occupation Permit | City of Rocklin Planning Division |
916.625-5160 |
| Marriage License | Placer County | 530.886.5600 |
| Oak Tee Removal Permit | City of Rocklin Planning Division |
916.625.5160 |
| Residential Street Closure Permit (Block Party Permit) |
City of Rocklin Public Services |
916.625.5500 |
| Secondhand Dealer/Pawn broker License | State of California | Secondhand Dealer & Pawnbroker Unit P.O. Box 903387 Sacramento, CA 94203-3870 shd.pblicensing@doj.ca.gov |
Police, Accident, Reports & Victim Rights
Police & Accident Reports
Public Records Unit
Hours Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays
Contact (916) 625-5405
Who can get a copy of a police report?
You may only get copies of police reports which directly involve you.
Who is an “involved party”?
The following are examples of involved parties. You will be required to present identification to verify your “involved party” status.
The following are examples of involved parties:
- victim
- suspect (please see exception below)
- reporting party
- party mentioned
- driver
- registered owner, etc.
When are reports available?
If the case involves an arrest or is up for criminal review, the report may not be releasable until after the case has been adjudicated, dismissed or declined. Call the Rocklin Police Records Unit to find out if the report has been completed and to verify that it is releasable.
How do I request a copy of a police report?
Fill out the form below and bring it, with proper identification to the Public Records Unit.
Application for Release of Information
How much does it cost?
Contact the Records Unit at (916) 625-5405 for current fees.
Victim Rights
- VictimLaw.info - Online resource that provides broad access to federal, state, and tribal victims’ rights laws.
- Placer County District Attorney’s Victim Services Center - Provides a number of victims/witnesses services to all victims and non-offending members of crime
Criminal Justice System
Useful Websites
- Courts.ca.gov/formsrules - Judicial Council of California Forms
- LegInfo.ca.gov/calaw - An electronic database allowing the user to lookup any civil or criminal codes in 29 California Code Books