Obtaining Police Information

• How can I get a copy of my police report?
• How can I get a copy of my criminal record?
• How can I obtain crime statistics?
• How can I get a police clearance letter (proof of no criminal record)?
• Do I have any warrants?

How can I get a copy of my police report?

Requests for reports can be made through the mail or in person. Requests must be accompanied by a check or money order for $12 per report, payable to the City of San Diego.

The following information is necessary to identify requested report:

• parties involved;
• date and location of occurrence;
• report number if available;
• incident number if available

Note: Arrest reports - only pages 1 & 2 can be released.  The cost is 50 cents (check, cash or money order).

A third party may pick-up a Report if they have written authorization from the Reporting Party along with photo ID and the required $12 fee. 

Request by mail:
Send request to SDPD Records, MS#726, P.O. Box 121431, San Diego, CA, 92112-1431.
Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Request in person:
Monday - Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Location: SDPD Records Public Counter at 1401 Broadway, in downtown San Diego

For questions relating to the following report types and case numbers for:

• Accident Reports
• Crime Reports
• Arrest Reports
• Auto Theft Reports

Or to confirm if a report is ready for pick-up, send e-mail questions to [email protected] (this site is only for questions related to case numbers)

*please note reports will not be faxed or emailed

Contact us at (619) 531-2846. Monday - Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

How can I get a copy of my criminal record?

Criminal History (*Last 7 years only*): Local criminal history for the City of San Diego only, can be obtained in person on Tuesday and Thursdays only, between the hours of 8:00am to 11:00am.  You must have a valid government identification and $12.00 cash, check or money order only.  No Credit of Debit cards accepted.

* If a local criminal history longer than seven years is required, you must go to: www.oag.ca.gov/fingerprints

Criminal History for Immigration purposes requires a "Clearance" or "Good Conduct" letter and must be obtain through the San Diego Sheriffs Department.

The San Diego Sheriffs Department is located at 9621 Ridgehaven Court
Call (858) 974-2020 for fees and hours.
or
Sheriffs Records Division: (858) 974-2110

You may also request this information from your attorney by providing him/her with a letter of authorization. The information provided will be San Diego Police Department arrests only. For a full criminal history record, contact the California Department of Justice.

How can I obtain crime statistics?

A variety of crime statistics are available on this website.

How can I get a police clearance letter (proof of no criminal record)?

Contact the San Diego County Sheriff's Licensing Division at (858) 974-2020 for an application.

Do I have any warrants?

Information regarding an outstanding warrant can be obtained from the San Diego County Sheriff's on-line warrant system.

 

If you have additional questions about San Diego Police Department Recruiting, see the Frequently Asked Questions, call (619) 531-COPS (2677) or email [email protected].

If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

To access 9-1-1 from a cell phone or outside San Diego, dial (619) 531-2065.

For 24-hour non-emergencies, dial (619) 531-2000 or (858) 484-3154.