City of Tempe, AZ
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The Tempe Police Department Records Section maintains and provides access to official police records in compliance with Arizona law.
How to Submit a Public Records Request
- Online: Submit a New Request → Select Police Records when prompted.
- Form: Complete the Tempe Police Public Records Request form and either:
- Drop off or mail to the address below
- Email to PD_RecordsRequests@tempe.gov
Mailing / Drop-Off Address
Tempe Police Department – Records
120 E. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
Lobby Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Contact Information
📞 480-350-8588 (7 days a week, 5 a.m.–midnight)
📧 PD_RecordsRequests@tempe.gov
Commonly Requested Records
- Police or Traffic Accident Reports
- Arrest Reports/Citations
- Street Check / CAD Reports
- Audio (radio traffic, 911 calls, interviews)
- Images/Video (photos, body-worn camera, booking photos)
- Fingerprint cards
- Premise History / Name Search
Payment Information
- Online: Pay securely through JustFOIA
- By Mail: Personal Check or Money Order payable to City of Tempe
- In Person (Records Section): Cash, Money Order, Personal Check, Visa, MasterCard, and Apple Pay.
Important: Always include your records request number or JustFOIA invoice number with payment. You will be notified if extra charges apply, such as videos longer than 1 hour and reports over 20 pages