April, 2006

 Hartford Police Department Property Room

What is the Property Room?

The Hartford Police Departments Property Division is instrumental in supporting investigations, assisting in successful prosecution at criminal trials, and facilitating the timely return of property to its rightful owner. The Property Room staff is solely responsible for the safekeeping of all property submitted as evidence ensuring an uninterrupted chain of custody. All incoming property is documented and tracked via a state of the art barcode system.  

Mission Statement:

The primary function of the Hartford Police Departments Property Room Unit is to receive and safely store evidence, property for safekeeping, and found property; and to timely return property to its rightful owner or legally dispose of the property.

Public Notice:

In accordance with City of Hartford Municipal Code Section 29-16, the Hartford Police Department is in possession of unclaimed found property for which the owner cannot be located.

If you believe some of this property is yours, phone the Hartford Police Property Room at 860-527-7300 extension 5277 or 5279, weekdays 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Be prepared to provide a detailed description of the property, the circumstances of its loss and proof of ownership as necessary.

Positive identification is required before property will be released.

If not claimed, items may be sold at public auction, destroyed, donated or released to a finder.

Hartford Police Department Property Room Division FAQ:

A Sergeant currently commands the Hartford Police Department Property Room. The commanders primary role is to ensure all state statues, municipal codes, and policy and procedures are adhered to and to supervise the Property Room staff. A Detective, two sworn Police Officers, and two civilian technicians currently staff the Property Room. The Property Room staff receives, documents, processes and tracks tens of thousands of pieces of evidence yearly. In addition the Hartford Police Departments Asset Forfeiture Bureau reports to the commander of the Property Room. The Asset Forfeiture Bureau is tasked with seizing money and property used in narcotics related crimes.

Contact Us:

Property Room staff can be contacted via phone at 860-527-7300 extensions 5277 or 5279, weekdays 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM or by email at (to be updated 4/28/2006).

The property room does not accept visitors!
 

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