Request a Police Report

Requests for police reports must be done in writing through completion and submission of the Police Report Form 2019 (PDF).

  • Requests for police reports may be emailed to the Public Record Request email.
  • For Motor Vehicle CRASH Reports, please contact Donna Beaulieu at 781-942-6771
  • For Incident Reports / Background Checks, please contact: Kate Steir at 781-942-6769

Important Information

Pursuant to MGL. Ch 66 Sec. 10, the Reading Police Department reserves the right to impose additional fees for time needed to search for records, review them, and remove sensitive information that is not available to the Public. Once your request is submitted, we will respond to you within 10 days with an estimated cost for the report you have requested. Upon receipt of the payment, we will process your request. Requests and questions should be directed to the Chief's Records Staff at 781-942-6769, Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.