Brea, CA · Orange County
Request for Release of Records Information
Brea residents and other eligible requesters use this form to request police reports, traffic collision reports, photographs, or other records from the Police Department.
What this form is
Use this form to request a police report, traffic collision report, photographs, or other records from the Brea Police Department. Complete all three sections and indicate how you want the response returned; records cannot be emailed. The form asks for requester and incident details, your relationship to the incident, the requested records, and a signed declaration. Attach required waivers or business eligibility documentation.
Who needs it
People requesting Brea police records, including reports, photographs, or other records, should complete the form and provide any applicable supporting documents.
How to submit it
Submit by mail to Brea Police Department, Attn: Police Records, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821-5732; by email to [email protected]; by fax to (714) 990-7950; or at the police department front counter. Reports cost $3 and photos cost $35; payment may be cash, check, or credit card, but do not mail cash.
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; attach any notarized letters or client-signed waivers required for your request.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Brea Request for Release of Records Information PDF.
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Complete All Sections
Print clearly, provide requester and incident information, identify the records requested, and indicate your return preference.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach any notarized letters, client-signed waivers, or documentation showing a business requester is entitled to the report.
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Submit To The Police Department
Send or deliver the completed request by mail, email, fax, or at the police department front counter.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Brea police records request?
- No. The request itself is signed and dated without a notary. Attach any notarized letters or client-signed waivers required for your request.
- How do I submit the Brea police records request?
- Submit by mail, email, fax, or at the police department front counter. The form lists the Police Records mailing address, email, and fax number.
- What records can I request with this form?
- The form allows requests for police reports, traffic collision reports, incident photographs, and other specified records.
- What are the listed fees for reports and photographs?
- The form lists a $3 fee for reports and a $35 fee for photographs. It also lists additional fees for audio or video duplication.
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