The Identification Unit of the Alabama Bureau of Investigation Division (ABI) at The Department of Public Safety (DPS) of Alabama is the government agency officially in charge of criminal history information for the state. Under it, the Record Section replies to law enforcement, individuals and other agencies which have submitted the proper paper work. This office also serves as the state repository and is staffed by Fingerprint Classifiers and clerical employees who are responsible for checking and updating the criminal history information including Alabama Arrest Records. Crime-related records are also kept in the computerized information system of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).