The Ottawa Police Department Records Division, managed by Communications/Records Manager Diana Stiles, is responsible for maintaining, processing, and storing all files, records, and documents relating to the daily operations of the Ottawa Police Department.
The Records Division is open on Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Requests for copies of records must be filed through the Records Division during these times.
To request copies of an Ottawa Police Department report or other departmental record, print and complete this Freedom of Information Request Form. This form is required before the release of official documentation for non-law enforcement purposes. The completed form must be submitted to the Records Division of the Ottawa Police Department. If the document requested is available, the Records Division will notify you by phone to pick up the report. Processing of requests can take from seven to ten business days. Fees may apply to the release of records.
Freedom of Information requests can also be submitted by faxing the completed request form to 815-433-4600.