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How PoliceReport.info Works

No mystery, no fine-print surprises. Here is exactly what happens when you use this site.

  1. You tell us about your incident

    City, date, incident type, and any report number you already have. That is enough for us to identify which agency holds your report.

  2. We research the correct request route

    Using public agency data, state records law, and official crash report portals, we work out where your specific report lives, what it costs, and what documents you need.

  3. You get instructions by email within 72 hours

    A step-by-step guide for your incident: the agency records division to contact, the official portal link if one exists, current fees, and what to bring or upload.

  4. Optional: free injury case evaluation

    If you were injured and check the optional box, an independent legal partner may contact you for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. This is a separate service, clearly labeled, and never required to get your report instructions.

What we never do: we do not obtain or sell police reports, we do not charge you for instructions, and we are not affiliated with any government agency. Reports themselves always come from the law enforcement agency that holds them, at the fee that agency sets.

Where our data comes from

Agency rosters and staffing figures are drawn from public FBI law enforcement employment data. State-level fees, portals, and statutes are compiled from official state government sources and reviewed for accuracy. If you spot something out of date, email us and we will fix it.