CONNECT with the CityGet a Police Report
For instructions on how to get a police report, select the type of report below.
Police Reports Taken by the San Diego Police Department
Includes requests for arrests, crimes, and event incident reports
Here are the ways to obtain a report:
Send your request and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:
SDPD Records MS#726
P.O. Box 121431
San Diego, CA 92112
Include:
- parties involved
- date and location of occurrence
- report number, if available
- incident number, if available
In-Person
SDPD Records Division
1401 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fees
All reports, except for arrest reports, cost $12, payable via check or money order payable to City Treasurer.
Arrest reports (only page 1 can be released) cost 50 cents, payable via check or money order to the City Treasurer.
Pick-Up
After seven (7) business days, email sdpdreportrequests@pd.sandiego.gov or call 619-531-2846 to confirm if a report is ready for pick up.
A third party may pick up a report if they have written authorization from the victim with a photo ID and the required $12 fee.
Traffic Collision or Accident Reports
Before attempting to obtain a copy of the traffic collision report, please allow 3 - 10 business days from the date of the accident so the report can be submitted, processed, and approved for release.
NOTE: Police reports are not released to arrested individuals and/or suspects. These individuals may obtain reports through their legal representatives through the discovery and/or subpoena process.
Under Vehicle Code section 20012, anyone subject to civil liability gets a copy of the accident report, including:
- Drivers
- Injured passengers
- Insurance companies
- Employers (if driver is an employee).
- Does NOT apply to trolleys or bicycles unless a vehicle is also involved
Here are the ways to obtain a traffic collision report:
Online
Submit an online request through LexisNexis eCrash.
A small fee may be charged to retrieve a report.
Phone
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. EST
Mail request to:
SDPD Records MS#726
P.O. Box 121431
San Diego, CA, 92112
Include:
- a stamped, self-addressed envelope
- check or money order for $12 per report, payable to the City Treasurer
In-Person
SDPD Records Division
1401 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
There is a $12 processing fee per report.
Criminal History Reports
Get local criminal history reports from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. If you need local criminal history longer than seven (7) years, request a report from the State of California Department of Justice.
If you need a background check for Visa/Immigration or any foreign nation transactions, request a report from the State of California Department of Justice.
Warrants
Get information regarding an outstanding warrant from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department online warrant system.
Other Reports & Documents
Live Scan Fingerprinting Services - Not offered by the San Diego Police Department. Find a location in San Diego County.
NextRequest Online Portal - request and receive other types of SDPD documents including non-exempt documents, emails, etc.
Open Data Portal for Police Data