CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP
POLICE DEPARTMENT
How to Request a Police Report
When will my police report be available? Reports will require a minimum of 5 business days from the date of the incident for processing and review before they become available to the public.
Reportable Crash Reports (AA-500) may require a minimum of 14 business days for processing, data entry and review before becoming available to the public.
Why does it take so long to release a Reportable Crash (AA-500) Report? Reportable crashes must be reviewed by the Administrative Services Sergeant and entered into the Pennsylvania State Police Crash Reporting System before release to the public.
How do I obtain a copy of the Police Report? Reports may be requested by mail, e-mail, in person, or by phone during normal business hours. Responses to report or information requests can be sent via mail, e-mail or left at the front lobby window for pick up by the requestor. Please provide as much information as possible, including the Incident Report Form (IRF) number, the date, time, location and persons involved. Please provide as much contact information as possible, including a cell phone number, day-time phone number (and extension) and the e-mail address of the requestor.
Click Here For The CTPD Records Request Form
How much will the report cost?
Victim: No Charge
Incident Report Form (IRF) Hard Copy: .25 cents per page plus postage
Accident Report Hard Copy: $15.00 (Title 75 Section 3751)
Reports e-mailed to Requestor by .pdf file: No Charge (except Accident Reports)
Other Media (photos, etc.) Actual Cost (Administrative Services will contact you with an estimate)
No cash can be accepted. Make checks payable to CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP. Please include the report number on the check for reference.
Who do I contact to request the report? To request a copy of the report, contact:
Cheltenham Township Police Department
Administrative Services Division
Attn: Report Requests
8230 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-1600 extension 433
policeopenrecords@cheltenham-township.org
Please Note: The Cheltenham Township Police Department complies with the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law (RTKL) and other applicable statutes regulating the release of information to the public. Information protected under Section 708 (b) of the RTKL (or other applicable statute) will be removed or obscured to protect that sensitive information. Please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Open Records website at www.openrecords.state.pa.us for additional information on the Right to Know Law.
The Open Records Officer for the Cheltenham Township Police Department is:
Lt. John Farley
Administrative Services Division
Cheltenham Township Police Department
8230 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 885-1600 extension 456
jfarley@cheltenham-township.org
Who do I contact if a records request is denied? Denials of access may be appealed in writing to:
Terry Mutchler
Executive Director, Office of Open Records
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street, 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120
For denials of information regarding criminal records or investigative records, you must
appeal in writing to:
Office of the District Attorney
C/O Open Records Appeals Officer
Court House 4th Floor
P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA. 19404-0311
If you choose to file an appeal, you must do so in writing within 15 business days of the mailing date of this Department’s response. (RTKL Section 1101) If you have any further questions, please contact the Administrative Services Division at (215) 885-1600 extension 433 or policeopenrecords@cheltenham-township.org