The Dallas ISD Police Department Property & Evidence Unit is responsible for the secure custody and management of property and evidence collected or received by the department.

If you are seeking to recover property, please review the information below to determine the type of property involved and the requirements for its release.

Property Room Contact Information

Dallas ISD Police Department
Property & Evidence Unit
2500 S. Ervay Street
Dallas, TX 75215-2603

Property Room: 972-749-2493
Hours of Operation: 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

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Types of Property

Evidence

Items collected as evidence are held by the Dallas ISD Police Department until the associated case has been fully resolved for all parties.

Evidence cannot be released until the appropriate case and evidence requirements have been satisfied.

Safekeeping Property

Property may be placed into safekeeping when it is secured by the department with the intent of returning it to its rightful owner.

For example, if an individual experiences a medical emergency while riding a bicycle and is transported to a hospital by ambulance, officers may secure the bicycle in the Property & Evidence Unit for safekeeping.

Officer authorization is required before safekeeping property can be released.

Unclaimed safekeeping property may be disposed of after 90 days.

Found Property

Found property with no known owner may be disposed of after 30 days.

If the owner of found property can be identified, the owner will be notified by certified mail. If the property remains unclaimed, it may be disposed of 90 days from the date of the certified letter.

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Claiming Your Property

If you believe the Dallas ISD Police Department is holding property that belongs to you, please have the following information and documentation available before contacting the Property & Evidence Unit.

What You Will Need

1. Case Number
Have your case number available when contacting the Property Room.

2. Proof of Legal Ownership
You must be prepared to provide proof that you are the lawful owner of the property.

3. Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
A valid government-issued photo identification is required.

4. Schedule an Appointment
Property releases are handled by appointment. Call the Property Room at 972-749-2493 to schedule an appointment.

Property Release Process

Step 1: Locate your case number.
Step 2: Gather proof of legal ownership.
Step 3: Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
Step 4: Call 972-749-2493 to schedule an appointment.
Step 5: Bring the required documentation to your scheduled appointment.

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Claiming Your Firearm

Additional requirements apply when claiming a firearm from the Dallas ISD Police Department Property & Evidence Unit.

Individuals seeking the release of a firearm should be prepared to provide:

• Proof of lawful ownership.
• A valid government-issued photo ID.
• The associated case number.
• A criminal background check.
• Any other documentation required for the release.

An appointment is required

To schedule an appointment or obtain additional information regarding a firearm release, contact the Property Room at:

972-749-2493

Hours of Operation: 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Firearm Possession Restrictions

Certain individuals are prohibited from possessing firearms. The Property & Evidence Unit identifies the following circumstances that may prohibit firearm possession:

• Conviction of a felony or a crime punishable by more than one year in prison.
• Being a fugitive from justice.
• Being an unlawful user of or addicted to controlled substances.
• Having been adjudicated mentally defective or committed to a mental institution.
• Receiving a dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces.
• Being subject to certain restraining or protective orders involving a child or intimate partner.
• Having been convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.
• Having renounced U.S. citizenship.
• Being illegally or unlawfully in the United States.
• Being under indictment for a felony or a crime punishable by more than one year in prison.
• Being a member of a criminal street gang with a gun on their person inside a vehicle or watercraft.

If you have questions about whether you are legally eligible to possess or receive a firearm, contact the Property & Evidence Unit before scheduling a firearm release appointment.

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Claiming Property for Someone Else

Property will not be released to another person unless the lawful property owner provides a notarized letter authorizing that individual to receive the property on the owner's behalf.

The notarized letter must be from the lawful property owner and must state that the designated individual is authorized to receive the property.

Authorization for Release of Property to Designee by Owner

If you are authorizing another person to claim your property, complete the:

Authorization for Release of Property to Designee by Owner Form

[DOWNLOAD AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF PROPERTY TO DESIGNEE BY OWNER FORM]

Please complete the form as required and follow the instructions provided before arriving for the scheduled property release.

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Contact the Property & Evidence Unit

If you have questions about property held by the Dallas ISD Police Department or need to schedule a property release appointment, please contact the Property Room.

Dallas ISD Police Department
Property & Evidence Unit
2500 S. Ervay Street
Dallas, TX 75215-2603

Property Room: 972-749-2493
Hours of Operation: 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Appointments are required for property releases

Please have your case number, proof of ownership, and valid government-issued photo ID available when contacting the Property & Evidence Unit.

 

 

Property & Evidence Coordinator
Melanie White
(972) 749-2493