Lost and Found:
Found items and property with significant value should be submitted to the Department of Public Safety. Any items accepted by the Department are recorded and systematically filed for retrieval.
To ensure the safety of our staff and the public, the Department may refuse to accept certain items. These restrictions include:
- Safety hazards: Anything deemed dangerous such as hazardous materials, chemicals, or medical waste.
- Health and hygiene. Any perishable goods or unsanitary items.
- Negligible value: Items with no significant or no clear intrinsic value.
Property is retained for a length of time that is dictated by the New York State guidelines for lost property. Generally speaking, most items will be retained for a ninety (90) day period, although there may be exceptions. The time frame is determined by property type and value, therefore some items are retained for a longer period of time than others.
Reporting a lost item:
If you have lost an item and it has not yet been turned into the Department, you are able to leave your contact information and a description of the item so that in the event that it is turned in, you can be notified.