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1. How do I get a copy of a police or accident report?

A copy of a police/accident report can be obtained either in person or by mail. To request a report you will need the case number if possible, the name of at least one of the parties involved, the date and time in which the incident took place, and the location of the incident. The fee schedule and additional information can be found on this website in Police Department under the Police Records and Fingerprinting tab. It may take three (3) business days to process the request once it is received at the Police Department Records Bureau.

All persons will be required to complete a Records Access Request Form. Per state statute, you must sign this form acknowledging that the requested information will not be used for the direct solicitation of business for pecuniary gain, pursuant to C.R.S. 24-72-305.5.

Reports will not be prepared for release until a Records Access Request Form is completed and signed. Reports will not be released until the fees are paid in full. We are not able to accept credit or debit cards.

Wheat Ridge Police Department
Records Bureau
7500 W. 29th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Police Records is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, holidays excluded. The records phone number is 303-235-2921.

2. How do I check my criminal record/background check?

If you require a background or criminal history check that identifies all arrests statewide, you must obtain records from Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) in person at 690 Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80221 or visit their website at www.cbirecordscheck.com. CBI does assess a fee for this service.

If a background or criminal history check is for Wheat Ridge only, the request is made at the Wheat Ridge Police Records Bureau. The requestor must provide full name and date of birth of the person for whom the background or criminal history check is being run. There is a fee for this service. See Fee Schedule in Police Department under Police Records and Fingerprinting tab.

3. Can I call ahead so I will not have to wait to pick up my accident or police report?

No. It may take three (3) business days to process a report request once it is received at police records and must be paid for in advance. You may contact records at 303-235-2921 with questions.

4. I am looking for someone who was arrested. Who do I call for more information?

You may call the Records Bureau at 303-235-2921 to inquire if the individual was transported to jail. Since Wheat Ridge Police Department does not have a jail, you would then call the Jefferson County Jail at 303-271-5444 to obtain additional information.

5. How are crimes classified?

Crimes are classified into two categories: misdemeanors and felonies. Felonies are more serious offenses and include crimes such as murder, aggravated assault, robbery, sexual assault, burglary, and others. Felonies may be punishable by a sentence to the Department of Corrections (i.e. prison). Misdemeanors may be punishable by a citation up to and including a sentence to the county jail.