The Records Unit consists of Police Records, Civil Records, Concealed Handgun licensing and Central Reception. This Unit processes and maintains accurate law enforcement records for public inspection, crime analysis, investigation, apprehension, prosecution and statutory and contractual requirements, including state and federal agencies.

The unit also manages various licenses and permits, photographs and fingerprints (mug-and-print) individuals as ordered by the courts, and provides fingerprinting services for the general public and provides contract Records services to all of Cabarrus County