Phone Number: (480) 350-8598
The Records Section is responsible for maintaining and disseminating records produced by the Law Enforcement Employees of the Tempe Police Department.
How to Obtain a Copy of….
Police Report / Letter of Verification (Good Conduct letter) / Photographs / 911 Tape/Transcript
| Costs: |
| Police / Accident Report: |
$5.00 |
up to 20 pages, plus $0.25 for each page after 20 |
| Booking Sheet |
$5.00 |
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| Letter of Verification |
$10.00 |
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| Photographs: |
$10.00 |
CD of Photos
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$10.00 |
Contact Sheet of Photos |
|
$10.00 |
8 x 10 printed photo |
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$5.00 |
4 x 5 printed photo |
| Photo Radar Violation |
$10.00 |
CD of Photo and Video |
| CD Recordings |
$10.00 |
911 or phone recording |
|
$10.00 |
Cassette tape reproduction |
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$10.00
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VHS tape reproduction |
To obtain a Copy of a Police Report:
Per ARS 39-127, a VICTIM of a criminal offense has the right to receive one free copy of their police report at no charge.
- Complete a written request form, in person or by mail. (Electronic, telephonic or fax requests are not accepted).
- Payment in the form of Cash, Check or Money Order made payable to the City of Tempe submitted at time of request.
- Requestor will be notified if additional fee applies. ($0.25 per each page over 20)
- Please indicate on your request if you are the victim. No payment is required with your request.
To obtain a Letter of Verification (Good Conduct letter):
This notarized letter will provide you a local search of Tempe Police Records by name and date of birth only.(Not fingerprint based)
- Please complete the Letter of Verification form.
- Submit request in person or by mail.
- Include a photo copy of a government issued ID (DL, State issued ID card, Passport, etc….)
- COST: Accepted in Cash, Check, Money Order or Visa/MasterCard (Visa/MasterCard accepted in person only).
- Letter processing time is 5 business days
To obtain a Copy of Photographs or 911 tape/transcript:
- Complete a written request form, in person or by mail. (Electronic, telephonic or fax requests are not accepted).
- Payment in the form of Cash, Check or Money Order made payable to the City of Tempe submitted at time of request.
- Requestor will be notified if additional fee applies.
To obtain a complete criminal history:
Contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety at (602) 223 – 2000