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PROPERTY RETENTION POLICY:
90 DAYS THEN PROPERTY WILL BE DESTROYED OR AUCTIONED
In order to pick up YOUR PROPERTY, you must present the following (see FIREARMS section if you are retrieving a gun):
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Valid picture identification: A Current driver's license, state issued ID, military ID, passport, school ID, or booking photo.
To pick up SOMEONE ELSE'S PROPERTY, you must present the following:
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Notarized Authorization Letter: Must include owner's name, recipient's name and a complete description of property to be picked up.
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Valid picture identification: A Current driver's license, state issued ID, military ID, passport, school ID, or booking photo.
If your property was turned in as EVIDENCE, we cannot release your items unless:
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The arresting officer changes the status to property OR
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You present a Court Order to Release Property demanding the release of your specific property (court dispositions not accepted).
FIREARMS
All firearm releases will be by APOINTMENT ONLY. Send an email to APDARMORY@ATLANTAGA.GOV for more information or any questions.
If you are picking up a PROPERTY FIREARM, you must present the following:
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Valid picture identification: A CURRENT driver's license, state issued ID, military ID, or passport.
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Social Security Number
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Original sales receipt or other documentation proving ownership.
For EVIDENCE FIREARMS, you must present everything mentioned above in addition to the following:
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Officer permission: The officer/detective must approve the release of your firearm by converting it's status from evidence to property, OR
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Court Order: You must present a Court Order to Release Property demanding the release of your firearm (court dispositions not accepted).
ALL INDIVIDUALS PICKING UP A FIREARM MUST PASS A BACKGOUND CHECK. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
All firearm inquiries need to be made to APDARMORY@ATLANTAGA.gov. Phone numbers to the armorers are (404) 546-4329 and (404) 546-5634.
SEIZURES (FIU)
If your property/vehicle has been seized by the Financial Investigations Unit (FIU), you may check the status by calling: (404) 546-4275.