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Davis County Arrest Records

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Davis County, IA Arrest Records

What are Davis County Arrest Statistics?

Davis County had 33 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 112.87 per 100.000 population which is by 84.73% lower than the National average of 739.02 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2017 arrests 2 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Butler and county Carroll it’s a more dangerous place to live in.

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  • 33Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 112.87Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 2Violent crime arrests

Davis County Recent Arrest Trends

Currently, the most popular arrest in Davis is burglary - 4 arrests followed by larceny/theft - 4 and aggravated assault - 2 arrests.

  • 4Burglary
  • 4Larceny/theft
  • 2Aggravated Assault

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Davis County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has decreased but not 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 77.57% lower.

Davis County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Davis County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most of the county arrests fall into 31-40 age group whereas the least arrests are seen between people who are 31-40 years old.

Davis County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Davis County Police Records

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

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

Davis County Mugshots

Davis 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.

Davis 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 Davis 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 Davis 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.

Davis County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Davis county, Iowa with a total number of 16 employees - 0 female, 6 male officers and 10 civilians. Davis County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is IA0260000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

Police Departments in Davis County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Bloomfield Police Department110 W Franklin St(641)664-2700

How Does Davis County Inmate Search Work?

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

Davis County Booking

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

Davis County Jail

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