Contact the police department that handled the incident
Ask for the records or reports division
Provide the report number, if you have it
Provide the date, time, and location of the incident
Provide the names of the people involved, if needed
Show valid identification if required
Complete a request form if the department requires one
Pay any required fees
Request the report in person, by mail, online, or by phone if available
Wait for the report to be processed and released
Pick up the report or receive it by mail or email, depending on the department’s process