The Morristown Bureau of Police Records Unit is responsible for maintaining all required Police Reports and associated paperwork. This unit is part of the Services Division, headed by Captain John Kruse and is currently staffed by by two civilian staff members.
RECORDS BUREAU HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm
Closed on public holidays
973-292-6621
Fingerprinting is provided by appointment only and costs $10.00. Appointments are provided on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between the hours of 9:00am and Noon, and between 1:00pm and 2:30pm.
To make an appointment for fingerprinting services, please contact the Records Bureau at 973-292-6621.
Requests for police records may be made in person by coming to the Police Records Unit at 200 South Street. Records may also be requested by mail by printing and returning this form. All mail requests require a check or money order for $5.00 made payable to the "Town of Morristown" at the time of request. For any requests which will be over 3 pages in length or require additional media (ie. CD, DVD), please contact the Records Bureau prior to submitting the form as additional charges will apply.
The Police Records Unit complies with all provisions of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), which governs the release of public and government documents. Please be advised however, that not all Police Reports are subject to release, as is outlined in the statutes governing OPRA. All OPRA requests are to be submitted through the Office of the Town Clerk using this form provided in a pdf format. Anyone with questions pertaining to OPRA requests should read the webpage for the Town Clerk or contact the Clerk's Office directly at 973-292-6636.
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