How can I obtain a copy of a report?

The Police Record’s Unit does not fax or email copies of any police reports, including Accident Reports. There is a .10 cent charge for copies of each page of reports.

An authorized person may obtain a copy of their report (OPEN RECORDS REQUEST OR ACCIDENT REPORT) from the Richmond Police Department – Police Records Unit by various methods:  In person, Online and U.S. Mail.

In Person

You may obtain a copy of your reports (OPEN RECORDS REQUEST OR ACCIDENT REPORT) by visiting the Richmond Police Department (1721 Lexington Road) between the hours of 7:00 am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday (closed on Weekends and Holidays).

Online

Open Records may be obtained at the two links below:

• police@richmond.ky.us
• https://www.richmond.ky.us/obtain-police-reports/

Your Open Records Request should include the following:

• Report number
• Your name and address
• Your phone or contact information
• Date of incident
• Location of incident
• Description of incident
• Copy of driver’s license

Accident Reports Online
Citizens may also receive a copy of their accident report by visiting the following website: https://www.buycrash.com/

Accident Reports guidelines are as follows:
Persons authorized to receive copies of an accident collision report per Kentucky Revised Statue 189.635 include:

• Involved Person
• Parents of Involved Juveniles (A birth certificate if required and ID of parent)
• Insurance Companies of Involved Persons
• Authorized Legal Representation of Involved Party with Written Authorization

Mail

You may also mail a request to the Richmond Police Department at:  1721 Lexington Road, Richmond, KY 40475

Your request should include the following:

• Report number
• Your name and address
• Your phone or contact information
• Date of incident
• Location of incident
• Description of incident
• A self-addressed and stamped envelope
• Fee payment
• A copy of your driver’s license

There is a $1.00 fee to obtain a copy via US mail.  Please allow 5-8 working days after occurrence.

How do I obtain a criminal background check?

Records checks may be obtained through the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort, KY. For more information call 1-800-928-6381.

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Fill out and submit:

• Fax to 859.623.7618 or M
• Mail to:  P.O. Box 250; Richmond, KY 40476
• Drop off:  239 West Main Street, Richmond KY

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Fill out and submit:

• Fax to 859.623.7618 or M
• Mail to:  P.O. Box 250; Richmond, KY 40476
• Drop off:  239 West Main Street, Richmond KY

For questions or concerns regarding Section 8 Housing, please call (859) 353-5501.

Here are the phone numbers you can call during normal business hours for each department:

• Parks and Rec – 859-623-8753
• Public Works – 859-625-6435
• Tourism – 859-626-8474
• Recycling – 859-625-0202
• Fire Department – 859-623-1164
• Police Department – 859-623-1162
• Section 8 Housing – 859-353-5501
• RIDC – 859-623-1000
• Community Development – 859-623-1000
• Planning & Zoning – 859-623-1000
• Code Enforcement – 859-623-1000