Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Copies of police reports are generally available within 3 business days of the incident or accident. A records request form will need to be completed and a fee will apply. There is a $5.00 charge for a police report (up to 5 pages and then 0.25 cents per page thereafter). If extensive research or extensive redaction is involved the fee will revert to $25.00 per hour.
Please have as much information as possible available (date, type of incident, incident report number, etc.) when making your request. The records office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00 pm; please contact the records clerks at (970) 641-8254 if you have any questions.
Please have as much information as possible available (date, type of incident, incident report number, etc.) when making your request. The records office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00 pm; please contact the records clerks at (970) 641-8254 if you have any questions.
Local background checks are available through the records office. These checks will include police contacts for adults based on name and date of birth. A signed records release form and a $5.00 fee will be required. These checks will only include Gunnison Police Department records and will not contain records information from any other agencies.
Adult criminal history information is considered an open record in Colorado. A local background check of an adult’s criminal history can be obtained as long as that person’s complete name and date of birth are provided. The person making the request will need to sign a records release form and a $5.00 fee will apply.
Adult arrest history information is available to the public through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
The Gunnison Police Department does not maintain court records. Individuals requesting court disposition information will need to contact the appropriate court. The court clerk for Gunnison Municipal Court may be contacted at: (970) 641-8170; the court clerk for Gunnison Combined Courts may be contacted at: (970) 641-3500.
Colorado driver’s history information is available through Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles. Certified driving records are available at Driver Services, 1881 Pierce, Lakewood, Colorado. This process takes 10 to 14 business days and some fees may apply. Please contact the Department of Revenue or your local driver’s license office for more information.
Contact a patrol sergeant or captain at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride along. Waiver of liability and records check are required for all riders prior to the acceptance of the rider.
The Gunnison Police Department maintains a list of registered sex offenders living in the City of Gunnison. Copies of this list are available to the public, free of charge. A signed request form will be required. Please contact the records office during business hours if you would like a copy of the sex offender registration list.
Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Fingerprinting requires that employment and background checks be done through private vendors. You must register online with an approved vendor.
Call the Property & Evidence Room at (970) 641-8283 to make an appointment. If you live out of town your item may be mailed to you at your expense.
Contact Western State Colorado University Security for further information.
You can come to the police department with your bicycle and obtain a registration free of charge. Calling ahead to see if someone is available may reduce your wait time.
VIN inspections are available Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. An officer can respond to your residence when the circumstances require. Calling ahead for a VIN check may reduce your wait time.