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How to Obtain a Police Report

Updated: Jun 25, 2025

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The Police Records Division handles public requests for reports. Crash Reports are free of charge if you visit the Records counter or you can access it through the online system.

The majority of requests are traffic accident (Crash) reports, or incident (Crime) reports. Crime Reports include all reports taken by the police department, in person or by telephone, other than a traffic accident.

Incident Reports

There are two ways to request incident reports:

  • Email police.records@raleighnc.gov and include the report number if you have it and a phone number to reach you in the event there is an issue.  Staff will email you your report.
  • Call 919-996-3325 and speak with a staff member that can assist with finding your report and emailing it to you.

Crash Report Database

To receive an electronic copy of a Raleigh Police Department Crash Report, you must be one of the following:

  • Involved – You must be involved in the crash
  • Lawyer – Representing someone involved in the crash
  • Insurance Company – Representing someone involved in the crash

Visit our website to view a PDF of your report.

Criminal History

CCBI handles all criminal history reports. Request a report from CCBI.

Service Requests

Email our staff  with the following information:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number
  • Address or location (include an apartment number if there is one)
  • Date or date range of service
  • Name of persons involved, if not you

Agency Requests

Please email or fax (919-870-2842) your request on an official letterhead.

Location and Hours of Operation

North District 

  • Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Closed on all holidays and weekends

Additional Resources

 

Frequently Asked Police Questions

Police Policies and Procedures

Police Contact Information

Crash Report Database

Contact

 

Police Records Division
Police Headquarters
6716 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27615

919-996-3325
police.records@raleighnc.gov

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