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Chaffee County Arrest Records

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Chaffee County, CO Arrest Records

What are Chaffee County Arrest Statistics?

Chaffee County had 210 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 419.77 per 100.000 population which is by 43.2% lower than the National average of 739.02 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2017 arrests 6 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Arapahoe and county Boulder it’s a more dangerous place to live in.

  • 210Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 419.77Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 6Violent crime arrests

Chaffee County Recent Arrest Trends

Currently, the most popular arrest in Chaffee is larceny/theft - 58 arrests followed by burglary - 13 and aggravated assault - 6 arrests.

  • 58Larceny/Theft
  • 13Burglary
  • 6Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Chaffee County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has increased along with the non-violent crime rate. Compared to the national average of - 100.65 per 100.000 people the overall violent crime rate for the county is by 68.72% lower.

Chaffee County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Chaffee County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of law enforcement agencies and in many forms. In most cases, Chaffee county police reports may be found from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can appear in person and request copies as county police records are available to the general public per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. These records may include Chaffee county police reports, Chaffee county bookings and even mugshots. These records are related to when someone is arrested, booked, and jailed. First, they are questioned, and basic information is taken while officers fills out the report. Then they takes mugshots of the suspect, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bail the fees. Some counties may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to visit in person and may need to have the following information for them to find your file:

  • Date and time of the occurrence
  • The location of the incident
  • Name(s) of those involved
  • Officer’s name and rank
  • Case number

This will help the officer find the documents you need.

Chaffee county police records can provide a lot of information about a suspect. A good example of police record might be a traffic accident report. Some records are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can order copies of Chaffee county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about forms and the fees.

Chaffee County Mugshots

Chaffee County mugshots have been used since the 1800s, shortly after the invention of photography. Then in 1888, a French police officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Groups of these mugshots are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify criminals.

Chaffee county mugshots are the photographs taken of suspects upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Typically , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Chaffee county mugshots are filed with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify criminals guys.

Additionally , when a judge issues an Chaffee county arrest warrant for other purposes , and the person does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help find the suspect.

Mugshots are readily available online as they are public records. Information brokers portals offer mugshots with other types of public records such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also contain on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is computerized available and connected, any past incidents will show up as well.

Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Chaffee county, Colorado with a total number of 57 employees - 2 female, 19 male officers and 36 civilians. Chaffee County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is CO0080000, it belongs to the Mountain division in the West region with a region code of Region IV.

  • Agency Name: Chaffee County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Colorado
  • City: Salida
  • Type: County
  • Address: 641 West 3rd Street
  • Phone Number: 719-539-2596
  • Fax: 719-539-1077
  • Email: records@chaffeesheriff.org
  • Website: http://chaffeesheriff.org/

Police Departments in Chaffee County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Buena Vista Police Department713 E Main Street719-395-8654
Salida Police Department448 E 1st St Suite 274719-539-6880

Chaffee County, CO Jail and Inmate Records

CHAFFEE County has 73 jails with an average daily population of 252 inmates with a total of 73 jail population. When breaking down the CHAFFEE County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 18% with 13 female and 59 male inmates.

  • 73Jails
  • 73Prisoners
  • 617 %Jail Rate

How Does Chaffee County Inmate Search Work?

Chaffee County inmate records are public records that anyone can review easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the availability of regarding Chaffee county inmate records which provide a lot of useful information about a person.

Chaffee County Booking

Chaffee county bookings are also helpful when looking for information on whether or not someone has been arrested. When a suspect is arrested, the officer fills out forms and then holds them in a jail , which essentially becomes their Chaffee county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, mugshots , physical details, their name, and address, arresting officer , the details of the crime, the location, and any vehicles that were involved. The general public has the right to review a copy of someone’s Chaffee county booking records without any type of permission .

Chaffee County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Chaffee County

NameAddressPhone
Buena Vista Correctional Facility5125 Highway 24 & 285719-395-2404
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