Reports Already Available
Records By Request
- City’s Open Records Process
- Police Report Request Portal (English)
- Police Report Request Portal (Spanish)
Crash Report Provider
The Topeka Police Department Records Unit has made a change recently! We are now selling our accident/crash reports on the website BuyCrash by LexisNexis. Use the “Purchase Online Accident Reports” link above to get started. You will be re-directed to the TopekaPD’s account where you can enter the report number, a driver’s name, or a date and location.
The site will show you how to make your search, access, purchase and print reports using a major credit card. Customers who can provide name and DOB for a party involved in the crash will pay a $5.00 fee only when selecting “Involved Party”. An additional $9.00 convenience fee will only be applied for commercial requesters. Commercial entities are encouraged to ask LexisNexis about bulk purchasing!
Please note that our crash reports will not be available for purchase for no less than 10-12 business days following the crash. Please allow us this time to get your crash report done right for you. Users can set alerts on BuyCrash to be notified by email when the report becomes available online for purchase.
Please note that all customers are still welcome to make their accident/crash report purchases in person at our lobby window or by mail. Convenience fees will not be applied when purchases are made by mail or in person. Please contact our Records Bureau with any questions at 785-368-9476.
Police Report Provider
The Topeka Police Department Records Unit has added an additional online portal to help you request and purchase police reports! Use the “Police Report Request Portal” link above to get started. You will be re-directed to the TopekaPD’s account under LexisNexis Request a Report where you can build your request.
The site will request contact information, ask some questions, and help you to file your request online with the Records Room. Staff will review your request within 3 business days and notify you of any documents located and available for purchase. You will receive notices by email and links to help you purchase and download documents from the convenience of your home using a major credit card. Customers should note there will be a $9.00 fee for this convenience; however, are still welcome to make their accident/crash report requests and purchases in person at our lobby window or by mail. Convenience fees will not be applied when purchases are made by mail or in person.
Please contact our Records Bureau with any questions at 785-368-9476.
About The Records Room
The Records Room is the central repository of all police reports generated by the Topeka Police Department. The public service window is located in the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center, and is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the exception of city recognized holidays.
Records is responsible for receiving and processing all criminal, non-criminal reports as well as crash reports; inputting the information into the Department’s record management system; and maintaining custodial control of all case information.
The unit also provides support and services to police officers, law enforcement agencies and the public. Services Include:
- Providing copies of police reports to the public as governed by the KORA (Kansas Open Records Act) or by a court issued subpoena. While we are happy to provide our law enforcement community members with full police reports at no cost as they relate to their official duties, police reports not involving a motor vehicle crash are priced at only $2.00 for those members of the general public. General public members will receive an abbreviated copy of the police reports featuring only those aspects deemed public record under the Attorney General specifications.
- Conducting record checks on individuals at the request of Law Enforcement, Court Officials, and Government Agencies, as well as military recruiters. Military Recruiters are asked to provide a signed DD369 form with the recruiter’s business card before a record check can be completed. Unfortunately, we are unable to complete checks of our case files for criminal history (record checks) on subjects for the general public. Please direct such requests to the KBI’s online application.
Additional Information/Contact Information
- Information about our Fingerprinting Services
- Alarms – 785-368-9039 or mlewis@topeka.org – alarm company and alarm agent licensing, billing for false alarms
- Guards and Licensing – 785-368-9456 or lsmith@topeka.org – merchant guard/security guard company and individual guard licensing
- Warrants – 785-368-9461 – municipal warrant cataloguing
