Goodyear Police Records

Goodyear police records are maintained by the Goodyear Police Department in the southwest Phoenix metro area. The department serves approximately 118,000 residents. You can request incident reports, digital media, photos, and body camera footage through their Destiny Hosted portal or in person. Note that Goodyear only accepts cash, money orders, cashier's checks, or business checks for payment.

How to Request Goodyear Police Records

Visit the Goodyear Police records request page for forms and instructions. The department uses a Destiny Hosted online portal for records requests. Fill out the form with your contact information and a description of what records you need. Include dates, names, or case numbers to help staff locate your incident.

You can also visit in person at 11 N. 145th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Call (623) 882-7670 for questions. Email gypdrecords@goodyearaz.gov with inquiries about Goodyear police records. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Staff can help identify what records exist and explain the request process.

For traffic accident reports, use BuyCrash. This online portal handles collision reports for Goodyear PD. Reports are usually available within two weeks of the crash. You can search by date, location, or party name. BuyCrash adds a service fee but provides convenient 24/7 access. This is faster than going through the general records request process for traffic incidents.

Fingerprint services are available Tuesdays from 9AM to 3PM. The fingerprinting fee is $17.00. Schedule ahead since services are only offered one day per week. This service is popular for employment background checks and professional licensing. Arrive early because appointments fill up. If you miss the Tuesday window, you will need to wait until the following week or use another agency.

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

Goodyear Police Records Fees

Reports cost $0.50 per page. Digital media on CD or DVD costs $10.00 per disk. Photos run $10.00 per print. Body camera redaction is charged at $46.00 per hour.

Fee schedule:

• Reports: $0.50 per page
• Digital Media (CD/DVDs): $10.00 per disk
• Photo: $10.00 per print
• Body Camera Redaction: $46.00 per hour
• Fingerprint Services: $17.00 (Tuesdays 9AM-3PM)

Important: Payment must be by cash, money order, cashier's check, or business check only. Goodyear PD does not accept personal checks, debit cards, or credit cards for police records.

Arizona Public Records Access

ARS 39-121 gives the public access to police records during office hours. Goodyear police records fall under this law. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Anyone can request records regardless of their purpose or where they live.

Crime victims receive 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. Staff will verify your status and waive all fees. This applies to victims of Part I crimes, domestic violence, and sexual offenses.

Some records have restrictions under state and federal law. Active investigations may delay release until the case closes. Records involving juveniles have names removed. Victim details are protected in many situations. Medical records and social security numbers are always redacted before release.

Video fees are capped at $46 per hour under ARS 39-129. Goodyear charges this maximum rate for body camera redaction work. The fee covers staff time to review footage and apply redactions. Long recordings add up quickly. Consider narrowing your request to specific time frames if cost is a concern.

Important payment restriction: Goodyear PD does not accept personal checks, debit cards, or credit cards. You must pay with cash, money order, cashier's check, or business check only. Plan ahead to have the right payment method ready when picking up your records. This policy differs from many other Arizona agencies that accept card payments.

Goodyear Police Contact Information

Contact the records division for Goodyear police records requests.

Records Office:

• Address: 11 N. 145th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338
• Phone: (623) 882-7670
• Email: gypdrecords@goodyearaz.gov
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Goodyear and Maricopa County

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

Goodyear has grown substantially over the past two decades. The city now includes many master-planned communities in the Estrella Mountain area. Goodyear PD handles all incidents within city limits. If your incident happened in an unincorporated area, MCSO likely has the records instead.

Arizona Department of Public Safety handles incidents on Interstate 10 and other state highways. If your incident happened on a state route through Goodyear, DPS may have the records. Check your paperwork for the responding agency. The case number prefix indicates which department handled your call.

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