The Records Division is responsible for maintaining all police department records including:

• Arrest reports
• Calls for service
• Incident reports
• Motor vehicle accident reports

Most reports are made available within 48 to 72 hours after initial complaint. It is suggested that you e-mail the Records Department for availability at records@findlayohio.gov. Responses to Record Requests will be made during normal business hours, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. excluding legal holidays.

HOW TO OBTAIN REPORTS

The Findlay Police Department is committed to providing public access to records in a manner that is consistent with the Ohio Public Records Act (ORC 149.43). If you are in need of a record, please visit our online request portal at https://findlaypoliceoh.nextrequest.com/. 

Crash reports can be found online at ODPS here: https://ohtrafficdata.dps.ohio.gov/CrashRetrieval. 

Requests for copies of reports can also be obtained by:

• Sending an e-mail request to the address to the top right
• Calling or faxing the numbers listed to the top right
• In-person at the Records Division
• Mail: 318 Dorney Plaza, Room 306, Findlay, OH 45840

FEES

Bodycam and In-Car Video Requests:

• Redaction services are billed at one and a half times the length of the video, with a maximum charge of $750 per request. 
  • A quote will be provided within five (5) business days of the request.
• E-mail: No additional cost
• Use own media: No additional Cost
• DVD: $0.30 each (4.7GB/DVD)
• USB Flash Drive: $5.25 each (16GB/Drive)

All other Records Requests:

• Paper Copies: $0.10 per page
• Photos on CD: $1.00 per compact disc (No charge if proper CD is provided)
• E-mail: No cost
• Fax: No cost
• Mail: Cost of records/postage and mailing supplies

Please Note: Payment for the copies, postage and mailing supplies must be received prior to the requested information being mailed out.

INFORMATION NEEDED TO FIND RECORDS

Please provide the following details (if known) to assist in locating the requested report:

• Type of incident (Complaint or Crash)
• Location of incident
• Case number
• Date and time of incident
• Name of person(s) involved
• Reporting officer name

RECORD CHECKS

The Records Department also provides local Record Checks. Record checks can be obtained at the by completing a Request for Criminal Arrest/Traffic Record form. Record Checks are local and will only reflect any reports, criminal arrests or traffic citations issued by the Findlay Police Department.

The Findlay Police Department complies with the Ohio Public Records Act when fulfilling requests for public records.