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1. How do I go about claiming my property?

     

     The best and most efficient way to claim your property from the Laramie Police Department is to start by contacting the Evidence Custodian at 307-721-3546 to schedule an appointment.  Many of the items that are placed in our Evidence/Property Storage Facility take time to get ready for pick-up.  By scheduling an appointment, you can be sure that your items will be ready for pick-up when you arrive.

     To claim property, you must have a valid, photo ID with you when you arrive.  If someone other than the owner of the property is going to pick up the property, a NOTARIZED LETTER from the owner must be presented at the time of the pick-up.

Property that is identified as EVIDENCE cannot be released without proper authorization.

     Firearms require a criminal history check prior to release.  When you call the Evidence Custodian to schedule your appointment, you may be asked to provide additional information, such as: case number, name, date of birth and any other pertinent information requested by the Evidence Custodian.  Release of firearms will be delayed and/or denied without this information.

     Contact the Evidence Custodian for the Laramie Police Department at (307) 721-3546. With the various kinds of property and the various rules associated with the property, the Evidence Custodian can give you the best information as to the particular property that you are trying to get back.

     Appointment times may vary, but the following days and times are when appointments will be scheduled:

Monday – Thursday between 8:00am and 4:00pm

2. How do I sign up for a ride-along in an officer’s patrol car?

Riders must be 18 years of age or have a special permission and waiver from the Office of the Chief of Police. This requires a minimal check of your background and a signing of a waiver of liability. This is dependent on shift manning and limited slots are available so please be aware that you may not get the time you request. You must come to the Police Department (620 Plaza Court) Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm to pick up the necessary forms.

3. I turned in a bike I found. If it isn't claimed, can I have it?

Once property is in Police Department custody we have to have a court order to dispose of the property in some manner. With found property all reasonable efforts are tried in an attempt to return the property to the correct owner. We then have to list the property and get a disposal order from the judge. A person can claim property and we can list it on the judicial destruction order to have it turned over to the finder. This may take up to a year depending on when the last destruction order was done.