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The Records Office is the central repository of all police reports and related records. It has primary responsibility for the processing, maintenance, security, and distribution of records, to include incident reports (Blotter and Case), traffic accident and citation records, criminal process, and criminal history information. In addition, office personnel provide over-the-counter services to citizens, compile statistical data, and provide law enforcement officers with access to this information. How to Obtain a Copy of Reports You may obtain police reports on you and your property. You might need a copy of a police report for an insurance company, or for court proceedings. To get a copy, you may go to the front desk of the Plattsburgh Police Department at 45 Pine Street, Plattsburgh, New York, and request an Application for Public Access to Records (APAR) form. You may also download and print a copy from the link above, and then fax it to the attention of the Records Office at (518) 566-9000. Open office hours are Monday through Friday, from 1 PM to 3 PM, excluding holidays. We will evaluate your legal right to obtain a copy of the record and contact you by phone with a decision within 5 business days. If your request is approved, the clerk will advise you of the cost, if any, and when you may pick up the records. If your request is not approved, you will be given a reason. Some of the reasons a request may be denied:
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