Most CTPD report are available within 7-10 business days of filing.  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

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How do I obtain a copy of a Police Report? 

• For Accident Reports: Please visit Crashdocs.org and follow the directions.  Please allow 7-10 days for reports to be completed and approved.  Information about drivers and vehicles involved in crashes will not be given out over the phone.  You must request a copy of the report to obtain any information.  There is a $15.00 fee associated with obtaining CTPD Accident Reports
• For all other Reports: you may also request by in person, phone or email.  Responses to report or information requests can be sent vial mail, email or left at the front lobby window for pick up by the requestor.  Please provide as much information as possible, including the Incident Report From (IRF) number, the date, time location, and persons involved.  To request a copy of the report, in person, complete the Report and Information Request Form and hand it to Police Support Staff.  There is no fee most other reports, however if a fee is required the requester can use the Online payment option available

Click Here For The CTPD Records Request Form

Accident Report:                                   $15.00 (Title 75 Section 3751) (Online Request ONLY)

Incident Report Form (IRF):                 $.25 cents per page plus postage

Crime Victim:                                        No Charge

Reports Sent via E-mail:                        No Charge (except Accident Reports)

Other mediums (photos, etc) Actual Cost (Administrative Services will contact you with an estimate)

CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Make checks or money orders payable to CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP. If you must pay in cash, please stop in the Township Administration Building in the Accounting Department for a receipt and bring it back to the front lobby window.

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 [email protected]

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:

Commander, Administrative Services Division

Cheltenham Township Police Department

8230 Old York Road

Elkins Park, PA 19027

(215) 885-1600 extension 456

CTPD Open Records Officer

Who do I contact if a records request is denied? Denials of access may be appealed in writing to:

Executive Director, Office of Open Records

Commonwealth Keystone Building

400 North Street, 4th Floor

Harrisburg, PA 17120

www.openrecords.state.pa.us

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 [email protected]