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Michigan DTMB General Schedule

GS #34: 9-1-1 Call Centers retention schedule.

The 32 record series with retention rules in General Schedule #34 (approved 8-26-2025), with retention periods reproduced exactly as the official schedule prints them. Applies to: Counties, Authorities.

Educational reading aid, not legal advice. The official schedule remains the authority, retention periods are minimums, and records under litigation, audit, investigation, or a pending FOIA request must be kept regardless of the period. Confirm with the official PDF and your municipal attorney before disposing of anything.

9-1-1 Call Center

34.001

Annual Reporting Records

These records document the annual activities and events during the past year. They may include, but may not be limited to, reports containing statistical information regarding number of runs, type of incidents, financial statements, training attended or held, and other activities.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 6 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.001; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2
34.002

AMA (Automatic Mutual Aid) Records

These records document tools used by dispatchers when requesting AMA from other jurisdictions as they are responding to incidents. They may include, but may not be limited to, maps color-coded by township and municipality, and cards containing agency names, emergency service numbers for equipment, and alarm codes.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Updated by newer information THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.002; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2
34.003

Vehicle Inspection Records

These records document inspections and/or repairs of vehicles owned by the call center. They may include, but may not be limited to, inspection and repair documents containing the date, findings, and inspector.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Vehicle is no longer owned THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.003; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2
34.005

GIS Change Request Records

These records document change requests submitted to departments that maintain the GIS mapping systems. They may include, but may not be limited to, packets.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 6 months THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.005; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2
34.009

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Data

These records document calls received by the 9-1-1 call center. They may include, but may not be limited to, incident type, who responded, incident number generated, date and time, locations, and course of action.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Calendar year ends PLUS: 2 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.009; approved 8/26/2025

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34.015

Discovery Order Records

These records document discovery orders received from attorneys for information related to incidents.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date received PLUS: 1 year THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.015; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3
34.016

Dispatch Log Records

These records document all radio and telephone transmissions received or transmitted from dispatch, and all calls that the department was sent or dispatched on. They document communications that occurred during a call. They may include, but may not be limited to, logs printed from the CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system, and reports sorted by location (ALI) or incoming number (ANI).

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Calendar year ends PLUS: 2 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.016; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3
34.017

Dispatch Recordings - All Formats

These records document communications with 9-1-1 dispatchers that are recorded. They may include, but may not be limited to, radio traffic recordings, telephone call recordings, and data received via different media formats (such as text messages or videos).

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 90 days THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.017; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3
34.019

Equipment Inventory Records

These records document equipment that is assigned to the agency, patrol officers, EMS units, and certain fire departments. They may include, but may not be limited to, equipment inventories by vehicle or unit containing the agency name, model number, serial number, and who it was assigned to.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Updated by newer information THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.019; approved 8/26/2025

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34.020

Equipment Maintenance and Repair Records

These records document equipment maintenance and repair activities. They may include, but may not be limited to, logs ccontaining date reported, date repair started and completed, description of problem, what was done, who did the work, and any upgrades done at that time.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Equipment is no longer in service PLUS: 1 year THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.020; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4
34.021

FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Radio Station Authorization Records

These records document the agency's authorization to operate a radio station as required by FCC Form 601. They may include, but may not be limited to, radio frequencies and call signs used by the agency, and the locations of the towers.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Authorization expires PLUS: 1 year THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.021; approved 8/26/2025

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34.024

Technical Issue Resolution Records

These records document technology issues that are resolved by system technicians. Types of issues include line trouble, hardware information, trunk line problems, non-published numbers, and the names and addresses of callers. They may include, but may not be limited to, logs describing the problem, activity dates, and the resolution.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 30 days THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.024; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4
34.026

Incident Activity Records - Monthly Summary Reports

These records document the number of calls received/made for the month and year. They may include, but may not be limited to, summaries, statistics, number of runs, injuries, charts, graphs, and other various reports that summarize the number of dispatches by categories (i.e. wreckers, alarms, police, fire department, ambulance, med flights, etc.), and they are broken down to show activity by department and split to show each shift.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 7 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.026; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
34.027

Incident Activity Records - Worksheets

These records document the number of dispatches by categories (i.e. wreckers, alarms, police, fire department, ambulance, med flights, etc.). They may include, but may not be limited to, tally sheets, and daily summary listings of incidents.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 60 days THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.027; approved 8/26/2025

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34.028

Incident Recovery Planning Records

These records document the response plans to be used by personnel during and after an emergency. They may include, but may not be limited to, plans containing the responsibilities and activities necessary for recovery from an incident, and contact information.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Updated by newer information THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.028; approved 8/26/2025

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34.029

LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) Communication Records

These records document messages that are distributed via LEIN. They may include, but may not be limited to, messages about weather, emergencies, or security situation and events.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: No longer relevant to an active situation or event THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.029; approved 8/26/2025

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34.031

MSAG (Master Street Address Guide) Records - Change Requests and Misroute Corrections (supersedes item #34.032, 34.035, 34.040)

These records document change requests submitted to the MSAG database provider to keep the data accurate, including additions or deletions of address ranges, streets, and subdivisions, as well as zoning changes and misroute corrections to the PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point). They may include, but may not be limited to, requests submitted, and change verification reports.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Change is verified and implmented THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.031; approved 8/26/2025

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34.033

MSAG (Master Street Address Guide) Records - Data Sharing Validation Reports

These records document that MSAG information is supplied to the CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system. They may include, but may not be limited to, MSAG reports containing street names, address ranges, communities, entities, ESNs (Emergency Service Number), and exchanges.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Superseded by newer report THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.033; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5
34.036

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Records

These records document hazardous chemicals and contain safety and health information about the chemicals to which employees may be exposed. These sheets, or some record of the identity of the substance or agent, such as the chemical name, if known, where it was used and when it was used must be maintained. Refer to Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Part 470 "Employee Medical Records and Trade Secrets" for additional information.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Hazardous material is no longer in use or stored on the property PLUS: 30 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.036; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 6
34.038

Mutual Aid Agreement Records

These records document agreements executed between the department and other agencies to provide mutual support as needed during a crisis or emergency. They may include, but may not be limited to agreements, and supporting documentation.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Agreement is terminated PLUS: 10 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.038; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 6
34.041

Outside Agency Communication Records

These records document correspondence received from public safety agencies or village, city, township, county, state, and federal governmental agencies and is official in nature. They may include, but may not be limited to, new policies, and updated employee rosters.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Necessary follow-up actions are completed THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.041; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 6
34.042

Overtime Records

These records document overtime used and/or submitted by employees, and are used to resolve any issues with pay.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 2 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.042; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 6
34.045

Press Release Records

These records document press releases issued by the department.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 1 year THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.045; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7
34.047

Project Files

These records document projects conducted by the agency. They may include, but may not be limited to, board approval of the project, quotes, purchase orders, invoices, timetables, and correspondence between the agency and vendors.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Project is completed PLUS: 3 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.047; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7
34.050

Rotation Assignment Records

These records document the assignment of flights for air ambulance services, wrecker service providers, and ambulance service providers. They may include, but may not be limited to, logs containing the date, time, who it was requested by, location of incident, availability, and operator number.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 1 year THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.050; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7
34.051

Siren Testing Records

These records document the tests performed on the public warning sirens that are used to alert the community of danger. They may include, but may not be limited to, CAD checklists, and spreadsheets with testing data.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 3 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.051; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7
34.052

Department General Information Records

These records document general information that is distributed to staff about activities within the department. They may include, but may not be limited to, staff meeting summaries, newsletters, and other documentation about events.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 2 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.052; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7
34.053

Third Party Subpoena Records

These records document subpoenas or other court orders that an agency responds to when it is not a party to the litigation, and does not expect to become a party, but is required to produce records or provide witness testimony. They may include, but may not be limited to, subpoenas, orders, correspondence, copies of the produced records, and documentation of redactions for production.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Requested records are produced or testimony is provided PLUS: 2 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.053; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7
34.054

Surcharge Revenue Records

These records document 9-1-1 surcharge returns from telephone companies (landline, VoIP, cellular, and other vendors). They may include, but may not be limited to, check stubs of 9-1-1 surcharge remittances, spreadsheets, and correspondence.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 6 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.054; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7
34.055

Emergency and Disaster Response Training and Exercise Records

These records document who attended training courses in emergency and disaster response that are offered through the agency. They may include, but may not be limited to, rosters containing names and job titles.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 6 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.055; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 8
34.057

Training Fund Records

These records document money available and spent from the training fund. They may include, but may not be limited to, data entries in the MiSNAP portal about State 911 Committee (SNC) funds, and spreadsheets with data about non-SNC funds.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 6 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.057; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 8
34.058

Work Scheduling Records

These records document which employees are working on a particular date and time. They track vacations, time swaps, scheduled unpaid time, etc. They may include, but may not be limited to, work schedules.

Retention, as printed
RETAIN UNTIL: Date created PLUS: 2 years THEN: Destroy

DTMB General Schedule #34 (9-1-1 Call Centers), item 34.058; approved 8/26/2025

Verify at the source: official PDF, page 8
How Dekree handles this

Inside Dekree, these 32 series are applied to your actual records: the right series attached as documents land, disposition dates tracked, legal holds enforced, and every disposal logged with the schedule item that authorized it. When the state revises GS #34, the rules underneath your records update from the source.

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