Tempe Police Records
Booking reports for Tempe arrests come from Tempe Police Department for police reports and Maricopa County for jail custody records. The Tempe PD Records Section handles requests through JustFOIA at tempe.justfoia.com. When Tempe police arrest someone, they create police reports you can request through the online portal or by calling 480-350-8588. The lobby at 120 E. 5th Street opens Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but the phone line runs seven days a week from 5:00 AM to midnight. Email requests go to PD_RecordsRequests@tempe.gov. Jail booking reports come from Maricopa County Sheriff since Tempe arrestees go to county jails run by MCSO in Maricopa County.
Tempe Records Quick Facts
Tempe Police Records Section
The Tempe Police Department Records Section sits at 120 E. 5th Street in Tempe. Call 480-350-8588 seven days a week from 5:00 AM to midnight. Email requests go to PD_RecordsRequests@tempe.gov. The lobby opens Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for in-person visits in Tempe.
Visit the police records page at tempe.gov police records for information about requesting records from Tempe PD. The page explains the process and how to use JustFOIA for police reports in Tempe.
Online Requests Through JustFOIA
Tempe uses JustFOIA for online records requests. Go to tempe.justfoia.com to access the portal. Create an account to submit requests and track their status. The system sends updates as staff work on your request. When records are ready, you can view and download them through the portal for Tempe police reports.
The JustFOIA portal handles the full records request process online. You submit details about what you need. Staff review it during business hours. The system tracks status and notifies you of updates. This method works from home without office visits for Tempe police records.
Jail Records from Maricopa County
Tempe does not run a jail. Arrestees go to Maricopa County jails. Tempe PD has arrest reports. Maricopa County Sheriff has jail booking reports showing custody for people arrested in Tempe.
To get jail booking reports for Tempe arrests, contact MCSO at 550 West Jackson Street in Phoenix. Call 602-876-0322 for the SIMS Hotline any time. Email PublicRecords@mcso.maricopa.gov for records. See the Maricopa County page for details on requesting jail booking reports for Tempe arrestees.
Ways to Request Tempe Police Reports
Tempe offers several methods for requesting police reports. Pick the one that works best for you.
Online requests through JustFOIA handle most records. Visit tempe.justfoia.com and create an account. Submit your request with details. Track status online. Pay and download when ready. This method works from home for Tempe police records.
Email requests go to PD_RecordsRequests@tempe.gov. Write a clear message about what you need. Include case numbers and dates. Staff will review and guide you on next steps for Tempe.
Phone requests to 480-350-8588 work seven days a week from 5:00 AM to midnight. Ask about police reports. Staff can help you understand the process and direct you to use JustFOIA for formal requests in Tempe.
In-person visits to 120 E. 5th Street work during lobby hours from Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Bring details about what records you need and ID. Staff will help with your request and tell you about fees for Tempe police records.