Buckeye Police Records Search

Buckeye police records are maintained by the Buckeye Police Department in the west Phoenix metro area. The department serves approximately 114,000 residents in one of Arizona's fastest growing cities. You can request incident reports and other documents through their GovQA records management system. Note that Buckeye PD does not accept requests for clearance letters or provide fingerprinting services to the general public.

How to Request Buckeye Police Records

Submit requests through the GovQA portal. Buckeye Police implemented this records management system in March 2025. Create an account to submit requests, track progress, and pay fees online. The portal keeps a history of all your requests so you can check status anytime. You receive email notifications when records are ready.

You can also visit the records office at 21699 W. Yuma Rd, Suite 104, Buckeye, AZ 85326. Call (623) 349-6401 for questions. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. In-person visits let you ask questions and get help identifying what records exist. Staff can search by date, location, or names to find your incident.

For traffic accident reports, use BuyCrash. This online portal handles collision reports for Buckeye PD. Reports are available within two weeks of the crash. You can search by date, location, or party name. BuyCrash adds a service fee to the base report cost but provides instant access once the report is uploaded.

Important limitations: The Buckeye Police Department does not accept requests for clearance letters. If you need a letter stating you have no local arrest history, you will need to contact another agency. The department also no longer provides fingerprinting service for the general public. Mesa PD, Phoenix PD, and Arizona DPS offer fingerprinting for employment and licensing purposes. Contact those agencies directly for pricing and availability.

Processing times vary based on what you need. Simple incident reports are often ready within a week or two. Video requests take longer because staff must review and redact protected content. Body camera footage and dash cam video require someone to watch the entire recording. They remove faces of minors, victim details, and other sensitive information before release.

Buckeye Police Records Fees

Fees for Buckeye police records follow Arizona statutory guidelines. The GovQA system provides cost estimates when you submit your request. Paper copies are charged by the page. Digital files and video recordings have separate fees based on format and review time.

Video recordings cost up to $46 per hour of footage reviewed under ARS 39-129. This state cap applies to body camera footage, dash cam video, interview recordings, and other video. The fee covers staff time to watch footage and redact protected content. Long videos or requests covering multiple incidents can get expensive. Consider narrowing your request to specific time frames if cost is a concern.

Crime victims receive free copies under ARS 39-127. This covers police reports, audio recordings, and video from their case. Identify yourself as a victim when you submit your request. Staff will verify your status in the case file and waive all fees. This applies to victims of Part I crimes, domestic violence, and sexual offenses. You get one free copy of records from your case.

Traffic collision reports through BuyCrash have their own fee structure. The base report cost varies, and LexisNexis adds a convenience fee. Check the BuyCrash website for current pricing. Involved parties may have reduced fees for their own accident reports.

Arizona Public Records Access

ARS 39-121 gives the public access to police records during office hours. Buckeye police records fall under this law. You do not need to state a reason for your request. Anyone can request records regardless of their purpose. You do not need to be an Arizona resident to submit a request.

Some records have restrictions under state and federal law. Active investigations may delay release until the case is closed. This protects witness safety and ongoing police work. Records involving juveniles have names and identifying information removed before release. Victim details are protected in sensitive cases. Home addresses, medical information, and social security numbers are typically redacted.

The department must respond within a reasonable time. Arizona does not set a specific deadline, but agencies cannot ignore requests. If your request is denied, you should receive a written explanation of why. You can appeal denials or seek legal advice about your options. Most routine requests for incident reports are approved without issue.

Buckeye Police Contact Information

Contact the records division for Buckeye police records requests.

Records Office:

• Address: 21699 W. Yuma Rd, Suite 104, Buckeye, AZ 85326
• Phone: (623) 349-6401
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Online Portal: buckeyeazpd.govqa.us

Buckeye and Maricopa County

Buckeye sits in Maricopa County in the far west Phoenix metro area. For incidents outside city limits, contact the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. MCSO handles unincorporated desert areas surrounding Buckeye. The sheriff has a separate records request process through their Phoenix headquarters.

Buckeye is one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona. The city covers a large geographic area including new developments on the far west side. The police department has expanded along with the population. Buckeye PD handles all incidents within city limits. If you are not sure which agency responded to your incident, check your paperwork or call (623) 349-6401. The case number prefix indicates which agency handled the call.

Arizona Department of Public Safety handles incidents on Interstate 10 and other state highways. If your incident happened on a state route, DPS may have the records instead of Buckeye PD or MCSO.

Nearby Arizona Cities

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