Glendale Police Records
Glendale police records are maintained by the Glendale Police Department in the western Phoenix metro area. The department serves approximately 258,000 residents. You can request incident reports, accident reports, and clearance letters through email or in person. Glendale uses BuyCrash for online access to traffic accident reports, making those records easy to get without visiting the station.
Glendale Police Quick Facts
How to Request Glendale Police Records
Visit the Glendale Police records request page for forms and instructions. Submit requests by email to Records@glendaleaz.com or in person at the police station. Include as much detail as possible about the incident you are researching.
The Glendale PD records page screenshot shows the department contact information and request options.
The records office is at 6835 N. 57th Drive, Glendale, AZ 85301. Call (623) 930-3000 for general questions or (623) 930-3100 to check request status. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Staff can help you determine what records exist and estimate costs.
For traffic accident reports, use BuyCrash. This online portal lets you search and purchase collision reports by date, location, or name. Reports are usually available within 14 days of the crash. BuyCrash is faster than going through the general records process for traffic incidents.
Processing times vary based on the type of request. Simple incident reports are usually ready within a week or two. Requests involving video footage take longer because staff must review and redact protected content. The department will contact you if they need additional information to locate your records.
Glendale Police Records Fees
Police reports cost $5.00 at Glendale. Additional copies are $0.20 per page. Letters of clearance also cost $5.00. These fees are in line with other Phoenix metro area police departments. Most standard incident reports are under 20 pages, so most requests cost around $5 total.
Fee schedule:
- Police Report: $5.00
- Copies: $0.20 per page
- Letter of Clearance: $5.00
Crime victims can get free copies under ARS 39-127. This covers police reports, audio recordings, and video from their case. Identify yourself as the victim when you submit your request for Glendale police records. Staff will verify your status in the case file and waive all applicable fees. This benefit applies to Part I crimes, domestic violence, and sexual offenses.
Traffic accident reports through BuyCrash have separate fees and service charges. LexisNexis adds a convenience fee on top of the base report cost. Check the BuyCrash site for current pricing. Involved parties can often get their collision report faster through this portal than through the regular records process.
Glendale Police Clearance Letters
Letters of clearance cost $5.00 at Glendale Police Department. These documents show whether you have any local arrest history with Glendale PD. Many employers and landlords request clearance letters as part of their screening process. The letter covers arrests made by Glendale Police only.
A clearance letter does not include information from other agencies or the state criminal history database. If you need a complete background check covering all Arizona agencies, contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety. They operate the Central State Repository under ARS 41-1750.
A local clearance letter from Glendale PD is faster and cheaper than a statewide check but limited in scope. Consider which type of check meets your needs before submitting a request.
Arizona Public Records Access
ARS 39-121 gives the public access to police records during office hours. Glendale police records fall under this law. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Anyone can request access regardless of their reason or where they live.
Some records have restrictions under state and federal law. Active investigations may delay release until the case is closed. Records involving juveniles have names and identifying information removed before release. Victim information is protected in many situations. Medical details, social security numbers, and other sensitive data are blacked out. The department follows state law when deciding what to withhold or redact.
Video fees are capped at $46 per hour under ARS 39-129. This state limit applies to body camera footage, dash cam video, and other recordings. Crime victims are exempt from video fees for recordings related to their own case.
Glendale Police Contact Information
Contact the records division for Glendale police records requests. Staff can answer questions about fees, processing times, and what records are available.
Records Office:
- Address: 6835 N. 57th Drive, Glendale, AZ 85301
- Phone: (623) 930-3000 (main)
- Status Check: (623) 930-3100
- Email: Records@glendaleaz.com
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Accident Reports: buycrash.com
Glendale and Maricopa County
Glendale sits in Maricopa County. For incidents outside city limits, contact the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff handles unincorporated areas and provides services to communities without their own police force. MCSO has a separate records request process through their Phoenix headquarters.
Glendale is home to State Farm Stadium and Gila River Arena, major venues that host large events. The police department handles a variety of calls ranging from routine incidents to major event security. Records from these incidents are available through the standard request process.
Nearby Arizona Cities
These cities border Glendale and have their own police departments.