How long do police stations keep records??

Question

Do you think they would have any information still about a murder or a suicide that happened in 1982?

Would records that I could access still exist?

Answer 1

well you cant inquire the database without a good reason to search for it, but i believe all cases, both opened and closed, are stored forever. you could try using the Freedom of Information Act to help get you the records that you desire, because you want to look up an old case, good luck.

Answer 2

The Police station it self may not have all the records on hand, and most may have been converted into digital items. At the very least they would be able to direct you to the location of these files.  The freedom of information act will give you all the rights you need to do some digging though.

Answer 3

The police station won't have it, but the courthouse should have a record..