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Crime Reports
Q. Is my police report ready?
A. Reports are usually ready for pick up in 5 to 10 working days.
Q. How do I get a copy of a crime report?
A. Please call (510) 337-8411 or come to the Records Unit at 1555 Oak St, Alameda, Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You will be required to give:
Copies of releasable crime reports are available to authorized parties. Government Code 6254 and case law restricts the supplying of police reports in certain circumstances. Once a crime report is filed with the District Attorney's office, suspects, victims and other interested parties should contact the George E. McDonald Hall of Justice, 2233 Shoreline Drive, Alameda.
Q. Is there a cost to purchase my police report?
A. Collision reports cost $10. Police reports cost $0.30 per page for the first five pages and $0.10 per page thereafter.
To purchase a copy of a releasable crime report, you must complete an "Application for Release of Information" request form by visiting our Records Unit, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
You may also print out the electronic form and fax back to Records at (510) 337-8544.
Releasable reports should be available for purchase within 10 days of receipt of the request form, unless the investigation is incomplete. When the report is ready, a Records Clerk will contact you for pick up.
You will need to show a picture I.D. and pay the fee at that time.
For information about the status of your request, please contact the Records Unit at (510) 337-8411,
Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Towed Vehicles / Traffic Citations
Q. My vehicle was towed and I need to know where it is. Can you tell me where it is?
A. To locate your vehicle the following information is required:
Q. What are the fees for a towed vehicle?
A. If your vehicle was towed for any reason, other than a recovered stolen vehicle, the fee is $119.00 (cash only) payable at the time of release. There will be additional fees at the tow company for their services. If you are a victim of a stolen vehicle, the Alameda Police Department fee of $119 is waived. However, there will be additional fees at the tow company.
If your vehicle was towed because the driver was unlicensed or had a suspended license, the registered owner must come to a tow hearing on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 2 pm. It is suggested you arrive at the police department by 1:45 p.m. You must bring proof of ownership and the $121 fee (cash only). There will be additional fees at the tow company for their services. A licensed driver, proof of insurance and current registration must also be brought to the tow hearing.
Q. Can someone else pick up my vehicle release?
A. Yes, but the following is required:
Q. I was issued a ticket. How do I pay it?
A. Moving violation citations are paid at Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse, 661 Washington Street, Oakland, (510) 627-4701.
For parking citations, click here.
Equipment violation citations can be signed off at the Alameda Police Department.
Crime Statistics
Q. I want to buy a house in a certain neighborhood. How can I find out what kind of crimes have occurred there?
A. Complete a request form at the Records Counter, Monday through Thursday 10 to 4 p.m. You will be contacted when the report is ready for viewing. A fee will be charged should you wish to purchase a copy of the report. Call the Crime Analyst at (510) 337-8415 for further information.
Warrants
Q. How can I find out if I have a warrant?
A. Alameda Police Department does not give out warrant information over the telephone. Please respond to any police department or local court with a valid I.D. to ascertain a warrant status.
Restraining Orders
Q. Where do I go to get a restraining order served?
A. Contact the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. They provide restraining order service for a fee. The Alameda Police Department only serves Emergency Protective Orders (EPO).
