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.
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.
3. Choose your delivery method
You have a few options for document delivery:
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- Pick up records in person
- Get records in the mail
- Receive records by email
4. Complete the Online Form
An online version of our request form is now available.
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:
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- 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
