Records
Relevant information recorded by officers about each crime and arrest is reported by the Records Unit to the Kansas Bureau of Investigations. This information is then used to compile statewide statistics for citizens of the State of Kansas.
The Records Unit is also responsible for the dissemination of information to persons authorized to receive the information. This would include Municipal and District Courts, Adult Probation and Parole, SRS, County Attorney, City Prosecutor and other outside law enforcement agencies, as well as citizen and insurance company requests.
Requesting a report
Reports can be obtained by calling 316-284-6030 or visiting the Police Department during business hours, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. The reports can be mailed or picked up in person. We do not fax report copies.
All requests made by an individual for copies of police reports will be provided at no charge. Only open public record information will be provided. Not all reports involving juveniles are open public record and will be reviewed prior to being released. The following information will not be provided, and will be blacked out on the report to protect the victim(s) from identity theft:
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Driver's license number
Requests for records made by an attorney or insurance company will be subject to the following fees:
- $15 per offense or accident report
- $25 per Police video (burned to DVD/CD)
Additional items needed when an attorney is making a request for copies of police video(s) include the following:
- Blank DVD/CDs required for copying
- Postage-paid return envelope for DVD/CDs
- Discovery order signed by the judge
Criminal history records
Anyone needing a copy of their personal criminal history record will need to make contact with the court(s) where the case(s) were prosecuted.
Contact Us
Phone
316-284-6030
Fax
316-284-6130
Location
120 E. 7th St.
Newton, KS 67114