File a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request For Police Records

Step 1.Review the request procedure and guidelines

We designed our online form to collect the information we need to process your request. Still, you might want more details about our FOIA process before submitting a request. That's why we publish our Freedom of Information Act Procedures and Guidelines online.

If you are looking for records from another City department (including the Fire Department), you'll need to submit a FOIA through the Office of the City Attorney.

Step 2.Decide which type of request you're making

We offer a few types of requests:

Receive copy

Make this type of request when you want a copy or copies of police records.

Inspect record

Make this type of request when you don't need a copy of the records. We'll review your request and either allow you access or explain why you can't access the records.

Subscribe to record issues on regular basis

Make this type of request when you want copies of all records related to a specific issue.

Step 3.Choose your delivery method

You have a few options for document delivery:

• Pick up records in person
• Get records in the mail
• Receive records by email

Step 4.Complete the Online Form

An online version of our request form is now available.

Start Your FOIA Request 

Step 5.We'll respond to your request

We respond to requests within 5 business days. Please note requests received electronically are considered received on the following business day. After we review your request, we'll respond in writing and take one of these actions:

• Grant your request
• Deny your request
• Grant your request in part and deny it in part
• Issue a notice that we're extending your request for up to 10 business days

Step 1.Review the request procedure and guidelines

We designed our downloadable form to collect the information we need to process your request. Still, you might want more details about our FOIA process. That's why we publish our Freedom of Information Act Procedures and Guidelines(PDF, 972KB) online. 

Step 2.Decide which type of request you're making

We offer a few types of requests:

RECEIVE COPY

Make this type of request when you want a copy or copies of police records.

INSPECT RECORD

Make this type of request when you don't need a copy of the record. We'll review your request and either allow you access or explain why you can't access the record.

SUBSCRIBE TO RECORD ISSUES ON REGULAR BASIS

Make this type of request when you want copies of all records related to a specific issue.

Step 3.Choose your delivery method

You have a few options for delivery:

• Pick up records in person
• Get records in the mail
• Receive records by email

Step 4.Download and print the FOIA request form

Download and fill out the PDF request form.

Download the Form(PDF, 972KB)

Step 5.Email, mail, or drop off your application

You'll find our contact information in the Contact Us section of this page. We're happy to accept your application in whatever form is easiest for you.

Step 6.We'll respond to your request

We respond to requests within 5 business days. Please note requests received electronically are considered received on the following business day. After we review your request, we'll respond in writing and take one of these actions:

• Grant your request
• Deny your request
• Grant your request in part and deny it in part
• Issue a notice that we're extending your request for up to 10 business days

Step 1.Come to our office

Our address is in the Contact Us section of this page. You can fill out a request form at the Records Unit counter. We can answer any questions you have about the process.

Step 2.Review the request procedure and guidelines

We designed our form to collect the information we need to process your request. Still you might want more details about our FOIA process. That's why we publish our Freedom of Information Act Procedures and Guidelines online.

Step 3.Decide which type of request you're making

We offer a few types of requests:

RECEIVE COPY

Make this type of request when you want a copy or copies of police records.

INSPECT RECORD

Make this type of request when you don't need a copy of the records. We'll review your request and either allow you access or explain why you can't access the records.

SUBSCRIBE TO RECORD ISSUES ON REGULAR BASIS

Make this type of request when you want copies of all records related to a specific issue.

Step 4.Choose your delivery method

You have a few options for document delivery:

• Pick up records in person
• Get records in the mail
• Get records by email

Step 5.Leave your request form with us

We'll get your request form to the FOIA Coordinator for processing.

Step 6.We'll respond to your request

We respond to requests within 5 business days. After we review your request, we'll respond in writing and take one of these actions:

• Grant your request
• Deny your request
• Grant your request in part and deny it in part
• Issue a notice that we're extending your request for up to 10 business days