The Atlanta Police Department (APD) Property Control Unit is open to the public for property and evidence release Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (see note) and is located at:

Public Safety Annex

3493 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway

Atlanta, Ga. 30331

*NOTE: Entry to the Public Safety Annex closes at 3:30 PM, with service areas remaining open until 4:00 PM.                                                                       

PROPERTY RETENTION POLICY: 90 days, then destroyed or auctioned.

Property Pick Up

To pick up your property, you must present the following (see Firearms section below if you are retrieving a gun):

• Valid Picture Identification – Current driver’s license, state issued ID, military ID, passport, or school ID.
• Completed form provided by the Property Control Unit.

To pick up someone else’s property, you must present:  

• Valid Picture Identification – Current driver’s license, state issued ID, military ID, passport, or school ID.
• Completed form provided by the Property Control Unit.

• Notarized Authorization Letter – Must include owner’s name, recipient’s name and a complete description of property to be picked up.

NOTE: If your property was turned in with the category of “evidence”, APD cannot release your items unless:

• The arresting officer signs for your release OR
• You present a court order demanding the release of your specific property (court dispositions are not accepted).

Firearms Pick Up

All individuals picking up a firearm must first pass a background check. No exceptions.

The following items are required to pick up a property firearm:

• Valid Picture Identification – Current driver’s license, state issued ID, military ID, or passport.
• Social Security Number.
• Original sales receipt or other documentation proving ownership of weapon.

To pick up evidence firearms you must present:

• Valid Picture Identification – Current driver’s license, state issued ID, military ID, or passport.
• Social Security Number.
• Original sales receipt or other documentation proving ownership of weapon.

• Officer Permission – The arresting officer must first approve the release of your firearm by converting its status from evidence to property. OR
• Court Order – You must present a court order demanding the release of your weapon (court dispositions not accepted).

An appointment is suggested for firearm releases. Please contact the Armorer at (404) 546-4329 or (404) 546-4356
 
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                                                                                                   

For additional information regarding property retrieval, contact the APD Property Control Unit at 404-546-4330.

NOTE: For information on recovery of an impounded car/vehicle, please search ATL311.com for the article, “How Do I Retrieve an Impounded Car or Other Vehicle?”

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