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Dekalb County Arrest Records

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Dekalb County, GA Arrest Records

What are Dekalb County Arrests Statistics?

Dekalb County had 0 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 0.00 per 100.000 population which is by 100.00% lower than the National average of 739.02 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2017 arrests 0 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Barrow and county Bibb it’s a safer place to live in.

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  • 0Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 0.00Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 0Violent crime arrests

Dekalb County Jail Recent Arrests

Currently, the most popular arrest in Dekalb is murder and non negligent manslaughter - 0 arrests followed by rape - 0 and robbery - 0 arrests.

  • 0Murder And Non Negligent Manslaughter
  • 0Rape
  • 0Robbery

Dekalb County Arrests: Violent Crime vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Dekalb County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate is the same 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 100.00% lower.

Dekalb County Crime Rate from 2004-2017

Dekalb County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most of the county arrests fall into 21-30 age group whereas the least arrests are seen between people who are 71-80 years old.

Dekalb County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Dekalb County Police Reports

Police records exist in different types of law enforcement agencies and in many forms. In most cases, Dekalb 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 Dekalb county police reports, Dekalb 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.

Dekalb 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 Dekalb county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about forms and the fees.

Dekalb County Mugshots

Dekalb 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.

Dekalb 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 Dekalb 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 Dekalb 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.

Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Dekalb county, Georgia with a total number of 381 employees - 127 female, 127 male officers and 127 civilians. DeKalb County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is GA0440000, it belongs to the South Atlantic division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

Police Departments in Dekalb County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Avondale Estates Police Department21 N Avondale Plaza(404)294-5410
Clarkston Police Department3921 Church Street404-296-0998
Decatur Police Department420 W Trinity Pl404-373-6551
Lithonia Police Department6920 Main Street(770)482-8947
Pine Lake Police Department459 Pine Dr(404)292-4250
Stone Mountain Police Department875 Main St(770) 879-4980

Dekalb County, GA Jail Inmate Search

DEKALB County has 2,223 jails with an average daily population of 325 inmates with a total of 2,223 jail population. When breaking down the DEKALB County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 9% with 205 female and 1,769 male inmates.

  • 2,223Jails
  • 2,223Prisoners
  • 439 %Jail Rate

How Does Dekalb County Inmate Search Work?

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

Dekalb County Jail Bookings

Dekalb 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 Dekalb 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 Dekalb county booking records without any type of permission .

Dekalb County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Dekalb County

NameAddressPhone
Helms Facility1275 CONSTITUION RD SE404-624-2413
Metro Transitional Center1303 CONSTITUTION ROAD404-624-2380
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