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Centre County Arrest Records

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Centre County, PA Arrest Records

What are Centre County Arrest Statistics?

Centre 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 Allegheny and county Beaver it’s a safer place to live in.

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

Centre County Recent Arrest Trends

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

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

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

Violent crime in Centre 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.

Centre County Crime Rate from 2004-2017

Centre County Police Records

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

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

Centre County Mugshots

Centre 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.

Centre 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 Centre 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 Centre 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.

Police Departments in Centre County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Bellefonte Police Department236 W Lamb St814-353-2320
Patton Township Police Department100 Patton Plz(814)234-0273

Centre County, PA Jail and Inmate Records

CENTRE County has 262 jails with an average daily population of 606 inmates with a total of 262 jail population. When breaking down the CENTRE County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 19% with 50 female and 212 male inmates.

  • 262Jails
  • 262Prisoners
  • 221 %Jail Rate

How Does Centre County Inmate Search Work?

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

Centre County Booking

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

Prisons and Jails in Centre County

NameAddressPhone
SCI Benner Township301 Institution Drive814-353-3630
SCI Rockview1 Rockview Place, Box A814-355-4874
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