The Records Section is responsible for maintaining and disseminating records produced by the Law Enforcement Employees of the Tempe Police Department. The Records Section currently operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Records FAQ's

How to Obtain a Copy of….

Police Report / Letter of Verification (Good Conduct letter) / Photographs / 911 Tape/Transcript 

CD of Photos

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)
• Standard processing time is 5 to 7 business days as long as the report has been completed and is not under current investigation.
• Please indicate on your request if you are the victim. No payment is required with your request.

• 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

• 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 M made payable to the City of Tempe submitted at time of request.
• Requestor will be notified if additional fee applies.
• Standard processing time is 7 business days as long as the investigation has been completed.