Information Services
Scott Landen, Captain
Address:
655 East Third Street
San Bernardino, California 92415
Records Division:
Phone:
(909) 888-5916
Technical Services Division:
Phone:
(909) 387-0658
Information Services encompasses the Technical Services Division, Records Division and the Communications Division. This vital part of the organization utilizes the latest developments in technology to ensure the swift and accurate exchange of information.
Technical Services consists of the following working groups, each managed by a Team Leader. Systems Support/Development includes CAD, JIMS, Records Management (RMS), GIS, Presynct, Coplink, LiNX, CRM, and Application Development.
Operations/Infrastructure includes all servers, Active Directory (AD), networking, security, and disaster recovery. The Service Desk handles all end-user support and imaging while the Administration group is responsible for a large budget, contracts, inventory and order processing. The Administration Team Leader also oversees mobile technology including the Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Team and cell phone accounts.
Technology is always evolving and in today’s society more a part of our lives that ever before. Advances in Law Enforcement technology mean improving the speed of investigations, storing data securely, and combining databases for relevant information that may have taken much longer to gather in the past. These tools help the men and women of the Sheriff’s Department keep our community safe.
Public Counter hours are from Monday – Friday (excluding holidays), 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Walk-in services include Clearance and In-Custody Letters, Sex/Arson Registration, Repo Release receipts, and report request needs.
Those who are mandated to register with a Sheriff's Department Jurisdiction and have health conditions or COVID-19 related concerns that may prevent them from an in-person appointment, please contact the Registration Desk at 909-888-5916 (press #7) to discuss alternative arrangements.
Additional Information from the Records Division:
Report Requests
The Records Division is not authorized to release crime reports to suspects named in the report – these can be subpoena through the Civil Liabilities Division. We can provide reports to those individuals who are authorized to receive them by law – please note that it may take up to two weeks for the report to be available and if the investigation is ongoing or prosecution is pending, the report may not be available for immediate release. There is no charge for the report. Requests can be made in person or through the US Mail by completing the Form below. Mailed requests require a photocopy of a government ID. The request should contain as much information as possible, including but not limited to the case/report number, names of involved parties, date, time and location of occurrence, and a contact/phone number. Our mailing address is San Bernardino Sheriff Department – Records Division, PO Box 569, San Bernardino, CA 92402.For Public Record Requests, please visit the website https://sanbernardinocounty.nextrequest.com/For booking information on current inmates, please use the Inmate Locator Link on the main page or visit https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/corrections/inmate-locator/
Repo Release Receipts
We can only process repo release receipts for vehicles repossessed in the Sheriff Department’s jurisdiction. The fee is $15.00 payable by cash or money order.
Clearance and In-Custody Letters
Records offer two types of “Certified Record Checks” for the public. The first is a “Clearance Letter” that will indicate that the subject does not have any active warrants or arrest records with San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
The second is an “In-Custody Letter.” We offer two forms of In-Custody Letters: one that lists ALL the arrests (bookings) that a subject had in our county or a “partial” that will only list a specific arrest (this is sometimes needed for the person to prove their time in custody).
These letters can only be released to the subject named in the letter after verifying their identity. There are three exceptions:
- The person may request a (complete or partial) letter through the mail by sending a copy of their government ID and money order to the San Bernardino Sheriff Department – Records Division, PO Box 569, San Bernardino, CA 92402.
- A bail agent may request a partial letter upon proof that they represented the case (warrant) involved in the booking.
- A third party may request either letter by providing proof they represent the subject of the letter (e.g., parent, spouse, attorney, etc.).
To apply in person, go to the Records Division, 655 E 3rd Street, in San Bernardino between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). The fee for either letter is $33.00 payable by cash or money order. Please call 909-888-5916 (press #4) to inquire further regarding the process of obtaining an in-custody or clearance letter.
State Department of Justice
If you have been arrested by more than one law enforcement agency, it is recommended that you request your criminal history records (or Records Review) from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) instead of seeking arrest summaries from multiple localities. For recorded DOJ arrest summary information, call 916-227-3822 or visit their website at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBI has implemented a new option to electronically submit requests and receive responses for Identity History Summary Checks and Identity History Summary Challenges. The electronic option will allow for faster processing of requests. Visit https://www.edo.cjis.gov
Sealing of Arrest Records – Adult
If you were arrested by the San Bernardino County Sheriff, and never went to court as a result of the arrest, and/or you believe the arrest was in error, please contact the Records Supervisor at 909-888-5916 (press #7). We can provide you with information regarding the filing of a Petition to Seal and Destroy Arrest Records (according to Penal Code Section 851.8). If you were booked at a San Bernardino County Detention Center/Jail by another agency, you would need to contact the arresting agency.
Find the Form Here: https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/idtheft/forms/bcia-8270.pdf
Sealing of Arrest Records – Juvenile
For information regarding the sealing of juvenile arrest records, please visit the website https://www.sb-court.org/juvenile-delinquency/record-sealing for instructions.
The Valley Control Center (VCC) is Region I's primary Communications Center. VCC is located in Rialto, adjacent to the county's Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Fire Dispatch Center (CONFIRE), and 800 MHz checkbox Division. VCC serves the unincorporated areas of Bloomington, Fontana, Lytle Creek, Mentone, Montclair, Mount Baldy, San Bernardino, Upland, Yucaipa, and the mountain communities surrounding the Twin Peaks Station, as well as Court Services. It also provides dispatching services for the incorporated cities of Chino Hills, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Rancho Cucamonga, Big Bear, and Yucaipa. Additionally, VCC provides contract dispatching services to other agencies such as the District Attorney's Office, Code Enforcement, Probation, Welfare Fraud, and BNSF Railroad.Valley Control Center operates with a staff of 86 full-time employees; including the communications manager, secretary, 9 dispatch supervisors and 75 dispatchers. In 2018, operating as Region I's primary 9-1-1 PSAP, VCC received over 194,300 emergency 9-1-1 calls, 448 Text-to-911 sessions, and a total of 820,036 calls to the center.
Desert Control Center
The Desert Control Center (DCC) is Region II's primary 9-1-1 answering point. DCC is located in Hesperia. DCC is currently staffed with 85 full-time employees; including the communications manager, secretary, nine dispatch supervisors, and 65 dispatchers. DCC provides dispatching services for county patrol operations in the Victor Valley, Barstow, Trona, Baker, Colorado River, and the Morongo Basin areas. It also serves the incorporated cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Needles, 29 Palms, and Yucca Valley. As with the Valley Control Center, DCC also provides dispatch services for numerous contracted entities such as Victor Valley College, Hesperia code enforcement, and Snowline and Hesperia school districts.
In 2018, operating as Region II's primary 9-1-1 PSAP, DCC answered over 208,500 emergency 9-1-1 calls, 560 Text-to-911 sessions, and a total of 793,396 calls to the center.
As the population and calls for service in San Bernardino County continue to rise, the Communications Division strives to integrate smart technologies to improve efficiencies that best serve our communities and deputies.