FAQs • Wheat Ridge, CO • CivicEngage

I am looking for someone who was arrested. Who do I call for more information?: You may call the Wheat Ridge Police Records Bureau at 303-235-2921, Monday – Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, excluding holidays to inquire if the individual was transported to jail. Be advised that we only will have information on persons arrested by Wheat Ridge Police Department officers. Since the Wheat Ridge Police Deparment does not have a jail, you would then call the Jefferson County Jail at 303-271-5444 to obtain additional information.

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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 CBI. 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. Wheat Ridge PD Fee Schedule

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 Wheat Ridge Police Records Bureau at 303-235-2921, Monday – Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, excluding holidays to inquire if the individual was transported to jail. Be advised that we only will have information on persons arrested by Wheat Ridge Police Department officers. Since the Wheat Ridge Police Deparment does not have a jail, you would then call the Jefferson County Jail at 303-271-5444 to obtain additional information.