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OBTAINING A POLICE REPORT

Citizens wishing to obtain a copy of a police report may do so in person or by mail.  The following are options on how to obtain a police report.
 
  • ACCIDENT REPORTS are $5 each.  Accident Reconstruction diagrams are $10.  Payment is due prior to receiving report.
  • VANDALISM, THEFT, CRIMINAL DAMAGE reports are $2 each.  A listing of what was either damaged or stolen is typed on a form letter.  Payment is due prior to receiving the letter.
  • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION.  A Freedom of Information (FOIA) request must be filled out and submitted to the Keeper of Records.  All requests are reviewed and will follow the Freedom of  Information Act.  FOIA requests may take up to 7 days to process. A fee of 50˘ per 8.5x11 page or actual cost of other reproduction may be charged.  If records are to be mailed, requester will be responsible for postage costs.  Applicable fees must be paid to the City of DeKalb at the time of picking up documents or prior to documents being mailed.

    *Download FOIA request form (download is in .pdf format)
  • SUBPOENA.  Persons requesting a full copy of a report must subpoena the records.  Subpoena requests may take up to 7 days to process. 
    Charges are as follows:
    -Subpoena - $20.00*
    -Individual Photos - $5.00 each
    -Digital Photo Page - $10.00
    -Digital Photos on CD - $15
    -Digital Photos of Case Investigations - $20.00
    -Video tapes - $20.00 each
    -DVDs - $20
    *Records subpoenaed over a reasonable amount could result in a higher charge.
  • ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINTING/CRIMINAL HISTORY.  Persons required to be fingerprinted for their occupation may come to the Police Department between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Appointments may be necessary for other weekdays.  The charge for electronic submission is $67.00.  It is best that you call prior to coming to ensure this service is available at the time of your arrival.

    UCIA Livescan Fingerprint submissions are $24.00.
    Inked fingerprint submissions are $10 and any additional cards are $5.

 


 


 

 

 

 

 

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