Requesting Reports

Accident Reports

• Accident reports are available on line - see Accident Reports page.

Case Reports

Copies of reports may be obtained in person or by mail/email.

• In-Person: Come to the police department between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• By Email:  Email your request to kpdrecords@kentohio.gov. Include the Report Number (CR) or the name of one of the parties involved. Include the date and location of the incident, if known.
• By Mail: Mail or email your request to the police department at 301 S. Depeyster St., Kent, Ohio 44240. Include a note providing the Report Number (CR) or the name of one of the parties involved. Include the date and location of the incident if known. Enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope. Our address is 

Fees

There is no charge for the first 19 pages. For reports more than 19 pages, the cost is $0.05 per page, including the first 19. Payment must be made in cash or by check.

Reports are not faxed.

Restrictions

Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43(A)(1)(p) and federal law identify records which are exempt from being public records under the Public Records Law, and therefore, are protected from being subject to public record requests. The following information will not be released:

• Case narratives of open cases
• Social Security numbers
• Driver's license numbers
• Victim information
• Identity of a suspect who has not been charged
• Medical records
• Peace officer residential and familial information
• Persons reporting child abuse