Freedom of Information Act Compliance

CivGuard operates as a civilian public safety information service, utilizing only publicly available data sources in compliance with FOIA principles.

Public Records Access
Information sources available under FOIA
Missing Persons Reports
Public
Court Records
Public
Government Press Releases
Public
Public Safety Bulletins
Public
Data Sources
Publicly accessible information databases
News Media Reports
Media
Social Media (Public Posts)
Limited
Community Submissions
Voluntary
Public Transit Data
Public
Civilian Operation Principles

What We Access

  • • Publicly available government records
  • • News reports and media coverage
  • • Public social media posts
  • • Community-submitted information
  • • Court documents and public filings
  • • Government press releases

What We Don't Access

  • • Restricted law enforcement databases
  • • Private communications or messages
  • • Classified or confidential information
  • • Personal data without consent
  • • Protected health information
  • • Financial or private records
Community Guidelines

Reporting Information

All information should be reported directly to appropriate law enforcement agencies. CivGuard serves as an information aggregation service to support community awareness, not as a replacement for official channels.

Data Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, all information is subject to verification. Users should independently verify information before taking any action.

Privacy Protection

We respect privacy rights and only process publicly available information. Personal data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.