How to Order a Report
- All requests can be made in person at 8101 Ralston Road (Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 5pm).
- Cash and check payments are accepted in person.
- Requests for traffic accident, property crime, and civil (non-criminal) reports can be made online or in person.
- If you order online, fees must be paid using PayPal.
- If you order in person, cash and check payments are accepted.
- Requests for background checks, dispatch recordings, photos, computer or address searches, and other documents can be made in person or by mail.
| Order Online | Order In Person or By Mail | Payment Methods | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Accident | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Property Crime | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Civil / Non-Criminal | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Background Checks | ✔ | ||
| Photographs | ✔ | ||
| Other Reports / Documents | ✔ | ||
| Order Online | Order In Person |
Restrictions and Fees
- Reports relating to confidential information or open investigations are not available.
- You will be contacted prior to the release of a report if the completion of the request requires additional fees (such as for reports of more than 10 pages).
Get Assistance
If you have questions or need assistance requesting a report, please call the Arvada Police Department Records Unit at (720) 898-6935.
Dispatch Recordings
Dispatch recordings must be requested through the Jefferson County Communications Center Authority. Please visit https://jeffcom911.org/documents/