Records Bureau
The Records Department is open daily 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for public service. Police records requests can be submitted via email to apdrecords@ArcadiaCA.gov or by calling (626) 574-5151.
The Police Department lobby is closed daily from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. For those needing immediate assistance during these hours, a push-button speaker system is available outside of the lobby. The speaker system communicates directly with our Dispatch Center.
OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMITS:
There is an overnight parking permit (TOPEK) machine located outside of the Police Department.
Traffic Accident Reports
FRONT COUNTER INFORMATION AND ONLINE SERVICES:
Copies of approved releasable traffic accident reports:
$40.00 – Each copy (Additional $4.00 fee for online report)
$1.10 (per CD) - Photos
Copies of approved releasable crime/incident reports:
Free – Pages 1-25
$0.30 – Each additional page
Audio/Video Recording
$1.20 (per CD)
Fingerprinting Services:
For information on Live Scan fingerprint services and Ink fingerprint services, view the Department's Fingerprinting page.
Microfilm reproduction of reports:
$37.00 – Pages 1-5
$1.00 – Each additional page
Local Criminal Record Check:
$40.00 – For those individuals who require it for travel purposes, but not to obtain a VISA.
The Arcadia Police Department no longer performs VISA Clearance Criminal checks, since the DOJ now wants them all to be performed on Live Scan. Individuals must now complete the appropriate Live Scan form, which we can provide, for a VISA Clearance. The electronic fingerprinting transmission and collection of fees for the Department of Justice for a VISA Clearance are performed by a public Live Scan service company. Find a local Live Scan location.
Reporting of Crime Activity or Incidents:
Performed by an Officer who is called in from the field. You may also report certain crimes online. Please note, you may only report crimes through this link if they fall into one of the following seven crime classifications: Auto burglary, theft, annoying/harassing phone calls, identity theft, lost property, vandalism, and vehicle tampering.
Traffic Citation Verification of Equipment Repair:
Performed by an on-duty Cadet or by an Officer who may be requested to respond from the field.
$13.00 – For Arcadia residents
$31.00 – For non-Arcadia residents
Vehicle Impound Releases:
Please contact the Records Department Personnel at (626) 574-5150 to inquire as to what documentation is required to obtain a vehicle release.
$208.00 – Vehicles stored/impounded for expired registration, unpaid parking tickets, traffic hazards, etc.
$856.00 – Vehicles stored/impounded due to an arrest.
Release of Property:
Service performed by the Evidence Technician and by appointment only. Please call (626) 574-5191 for more information.
Subpoenas – Civil Actions:
Subpoenas for records should be served to the Custodian of Records. The exact amount due will be determined prior to the reproduction of documents. However, please attach a check (minimum amount of $15.00) to the subpoena upon delivery.
Subpoenas for police department personnel appearances should be served to the Watch Commander after a $275.00 fee for each day of appearance, per each officer, has been deposited with the City Cashier’s Office. Civil subpoenas require 15 days between the date of service and actual appearance, as required, to allow for adequate notification.
Registration:
All Sex, Arson, and Narcotics Registrants must call the Detective Bureau at (626) 574-5160 to schedule an appointment.
