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Beckham County Arrest Records

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Beckham County, OK Arrest Records

What are Beckham County Arrest Statistics?

Beckham County had 358 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2017 the arrest rate was 341.93 per 100.000 population which is by 53.73% lower than the National average of 739.02 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2017 arrests 5 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Canadian and county Cleveland it’s a more dangerous place to live in.

  • 358Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 341.93Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 5Violent crime arrests

Beckham County Recent Arrest Trends

Currently, the most popular arrest in Beckham is larceny/theft - 40 arrests followed by burglary - 25 and motor vehicle theft - 7 arrests.

  • 40Larceny/Theft
  • 25Burglary
  • 7Motor Vehicle Theft

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Beckham County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has decreased 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 77.94% lower.

Beckham County Crime Rate from 2001-2017

Beckham County Police Records

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

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

Beckham County Mugshots

Beckham 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.

Beckham 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 Beckham 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 Beckham 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.

Beckham County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Beckham county, Oklahoma with a total number of 40 employees - 1 female, 14 male officers and 25 civilians. Beckham County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is OK0050000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

Police Departments in Beckham County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Elk City Police Department422 E 3rd St580-225-1212
Erick Police Department206 S Main St580-526-3385
Sayre Police Department1000 N 4th St580-928-2122

Beckham County, OK Jail and Inmate Records

BECKHAM County has 112 jails with an average daily population of 212 inmates with a total of 112 jail population. When breaking down the BECKHAM County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 28% with 31 female and 120 male inmates.

  • 112Jails
  • 112Prisoners
  • 717 %Jail Rate

How Does Beckham County Inmate Search Work?

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

Beckham County Booking

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

Beckham County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Beckham County

NameAddressPhone
Beckham County OK Juvenile1200 E State Hwy 66,580-225-1001
North Fork Correctional Center1605 East Main580-928-8000
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