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Livingston County Arrest Records

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Livingston County, IL Arrest Records

What are Livingston County Arrest Statistics?

The county of Livingston had 551 arrests during the past three years. For 2017, the arrest rate was 517.44 per 100,000 residents. This is 29.98% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 people. Of the total arrests, 20 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. Livingston also processed 169 arrests for property crimes during the same year. Compared to Bond and Boone, Livingston is a more dangerous place to live.

  • 551Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 517.44Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 20Violent crime arrests

Livingston County Recent Arrest Trends

The most popular crime committed in Livingston is larceny/theft totaling 121, followed by burglary, and then aggravated assault.

  • 121Larceny/Theft
  • 37Burglary
  • 12Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crimes include murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Livingston County has a higher rate of non-violent crime. For 2017, Livingston tallied 20 violent crimes and 169 non-violent crimes. When compared to the national average of 739.02, Livingston is lower by 29.98% than the national average.

Livingston County Crime Rate from 2009-2017

Livingston County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of police departments and in many forms. In most typically, Livingston county police reports may be located from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can show up in person and request files as county police records are available to anyone per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The files may include Livingston county police reports, Livingston county bookings and even pictures. These files are related to when a suspect is arrested, booked, and imprisoned. First, they are questioned, and basic details is taken while policemen fills out the report. Then the police takes images of the criminal, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bond the fees. Some areas may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to go there in person and may need to have the following details 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 attendant find the paperwork you need.

Livingston county police records can show a lot of information about a criminal. A good illustration of police record might be a traffic crash report. Some files are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can obtain copies of Livingston county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about paperwork and the cost.

Livingston County Mugshots

Livingston County mugshots have been performed since the 1800s, shortly after the creation of photography. Then in 1888, a French law enforcement officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Collections of these images are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify suspects.

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

Also , when a judge issues an Livingston county arrest warrant for other reasons , and the suspect does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help identity the suspect.

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

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

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

Livingston County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Livingston county, Illinois with a total number of 0 employees - female, male officers and civilians. Livingston County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is IL0530000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

  • Agency Name: Livingston County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Illinois
  • City: Pontiac
  • Type: County
  • Address: 844 W Lincoln St
  • Phone Number: (815) 844-2774
  • Fax: (815) 844-5124
  • Email: business@livingstoncountysheriff.com
  • Website: http://livingstoncountysheriff.com/

Police Departments in Livingston County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Fairbury Police Department201 W. Locust Street815-692-3351
Pontiac Police Department413 N Mill St815-844-5148

Livingston County, IL Jail and Inmate Records

LIVINGSTON County has 111 jails with an average daily population of 341 inmates with a total of 113 jail population. When breaking down the LIVINGSTON County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 4% with 4 female and 126 male inmates.

  • 111Jails
  • 113Prisoners
  • 442 %Jail Rate

How Does Livingston County Inmate Search Work?

Livingston County inmate records are public documents that anyone can get a copy of easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the access to regarding Livingston county inmate records which provide a lot of useful details about a person.

Livingston County Booking

Livingston county bookings are also helpful when looking for details on whether or not a person has been arrested. When a criminal is arrested, the officer fills out documents and then holds them in a prison , which essentially becomes their Livingston county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, images , physical details, their name, and address, police officer who arrested them , the details of the crime, the location, and any cars that were involved. The general public has the power to read a copy of someone’s Livingston county booking records without any type of allowance .

Livingston County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Livingston County

NameAddressPhone
Pontiac Correctional Center700 West Lincoln Street815-842-2816
Pontiac Medium Security Unit700 West Lincoln Street815-842-2816
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