Fort Wayne, IN – Residents seeking police reports or law enforcement recordings in Fort Wayne will now need to file their requests online, according to a new update from the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD).
According to the department, all requests will now be made and delivered solely through the “Next Request” online portal. A valid email address is required to submit or receive reports. Police reports—other than crash reports—will no longer be released at the Police Desk while you wait.
The FWPD said that staff members can help citizens navigate the new online process, but every request will be reviewed before any release is approved. Requests will be processed in accordance with Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA), Indiana Code 5-14-3 et al.
While police reports are considered public records, not all are eligible for release, FWPD noted. Individuals involved in ongoing criminal cases are encouraged to contact their attorneys for discovery materials, including police reports or body-camera footage, rather than submitting public requests.
For more details or to submit a request, residents can visit fwpd.org.
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