Prescott Valley Police Records Search

Prescott Valley police records are maintained by the Prescott Valley Police Department in north-central Arizona. The department serves approximately 51,000 residents in Yavapai County. You can request incident reports and other documents through their JustFOIA online portal. The town offers a simple flat fee structure with reports costing $10 each regardless of length.

How to Request Prescott Valley Police Records

Submit requests through the JustFOIA portal. This online system handles public records requests for Prescott Valley PD. Create an account to submit requests, track their status, and receive notifications when records are ready. The portal accepts electronic payment for fees.

You can also visit police headquarters at 7601 E Skoog Blvd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314. Call (928) 772-9261 and select option 3 for records questions. The fax number is (928) 772-2700. Email pdrecords@prescottvalley-az.gov with inquiries. The records office is open Monday through Thursday from 7am to 6pm.

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. Staff will contact you if they need additional information to locate your records. Keep your case number handy when following up.

The town updated its fee schedule in October 2023. Fees are now standardized across most record types. This makes it easier to estimate costs before you submit a request. The flat rate for reports means you pay the same whether your report is two pages or twenty pages long.

Prescott Valley Police Records Fees

Prescott Valley PD charges a flat $10 per report. This simple fee structure took effect on October 28, 2023. The price covers the entire report regardless of page count. Background checks also cost $10. This straightforward pricing makes it easy to budget for your records request.

Body worn camera footage costs $34.90 per video hour reviewed. This rate is below the state maximum of $46 per hour. The fee covers staff time to watch the video and redact protected information such as faces of bystanders, medical details, and juvenile information. Longer videos or requests spanning multiple incidents increase the total cost.

Fee schedule effective October 2023:

• Report Copies: $10 per report (flat fee)
• Background Checks: $10
• Fingerprinting (Active Educators): $20
• Fingerprinting (All Other): $25
• Body Worn Camera: $34.90 per video hour reviewed

Some categories pay no fees. Crime victims receive free copies under ARS 39-127. The County Attorney's office and Department of Child Safety also receive records at no charge. Identify your status when submitting to ensure proper fee treatment.

Prescott Valley Police Fingerprinting Services

Prescott Valley Police Department offers public fingerprinting during limited hours. Active educators pay $20. Everyone else pays $25. This service is available Tuesdays from 8am to 10am and Thursdays from 2pm to 4pm. No appointment is needed but arrive within those windows.

Bring a valid photo ID and any forms that need to be completed. Staff can process standard FBI fingerprint cards for most purposes. Check with the organization requesting your prints about their specific format requirements before your visit. Some agencies need electronic live scan while others accept ink cards. The type of submission affects where you can get fingerprints done.

Fingerprinting is useful for employment background checks, professional licensing, volunteer positions, and various government applications. Teachers and school employees often need periodic fingerprinting for certification. The reduced rate for active educators helps offset this recurring cost. Payment is collected at the time of service.

Arizona Public Records Access

ARS 39-121 gives the public access to police records during office hours. Prescott Valley police records fall under this law. You do not need to state a reason for your request. The law allows any person to inspect or receive copies of public records.

Some records have access restrictions. Active investigations may delay release until the case is closed. Records involving juveniles have names and identifying details removed. Victim information is protected under state law. Medical records, social security numbers, and other sensitive data are blacked out. These protections apply even when the underlying incident is public.

Video fees are capped at $46 per hour under ARS 39-129. Prescott Valley charges $34.90 per hour, which is below this limit. The state cap ensures agencies cannot charge excessive amounts for video review. Crime victims are exempt from video fees for recordings related to their own case.

Prescott Valley Police Contact Information

Contact the support services division for Prescott Valley police records requests.

Police Headquarters:

• Address: 7601 E Skoog Blvd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
• Phone: (928) 772-9261 option 3
• Fax: (928) 772-2700
• Email: pdrecords@prescottvalley-az.gov
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-6pm
• Fingerprinting: Tuesdays 8-10am, Thursdays 2-4pm

Online Portal: prescottvalley.justfoia.com

Prescott Valley and Yavapai County

Prescott Valley sits in Yavapai County. For incidents outside town limits, contact the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff has a substation in Prescott at 255 E. Gurley Street with phone (928) 771-3260. Additional substations serve the Mayer, Camp Verde, and Sedona areas.

Prescott Valley is separate from the city of Prescott, which is the county seat. Each community has its own police department. The town has grown significantly and is now the largest community in Yavapai County by population. Boundaries can be confusing to newcomers. If you are unsure which agency handled your incident, check the case number prefix or call to ask.

Arizona Department of Public Safety handles incidents on state highways and the interstate. Their records go through the AZDPS Public Services Portal. If a state trooper responded to your incident, request those records through the state system rather than Prescott Valley PD.

Nearby Arizona Cities

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