Records Bureau | Dearborn Heights, MI
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The Records Bureau of the Dearborn Heights Police Department processes police reports, FOIA requests, background checks, fingerprints, and firearm registrations, staffed by one Lieutenant and two civilian employees. The bureau offers various services to the public including incident reports, traffic accident reports, background checks, and fingerprinting, with fees ranging from $6 to $60 depending on the service requested. Services are available both in-person at the Justice Center on Michigan Avenue and by mail, with specific procedures and fee structures outlined for each request type.
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Loading Skip to Main Content Search GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS RESIDENTS HOW DO I... HomeDepartmentsPolice DepartmentPolice DepartmentRecords Bureau Records Bureau The Dearborn Heights Records Bureau processes all reports and paperwork generated by members of the department. This bureau also handles Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests, discovery orders, fingerprint requests, and background checks. Additionally, purchase permits and gun registrations are handled by Records Bureau personnel. The Records Bureau is staffed by one Lieutenant and two full-time civilian employees. Dearborn Heights Records Bureau Services & Fees Incident Reports Copies of police reports can be obtained either in person or by mail. In Person The Records Bureau is located on the 2nd Floor of the Dearborn Heights Justice Center. By Mail Please send your request to the Dearborn Heights Police Department. Records Bureau 25637 Michigan Ave Dearborn Heights MI 48125 The request must include a check or money order (for the appropriate fee amount) made out to the "City of Dearborn Heights". Fee: $10 per incident report. Traffic Accident Reports Copies of traffic accident reports can also be obtained either in person or by mail in the same manner as incident reports. Fee: $10. Or you can obtain a copy of your crash report by going online at cLemis. Background Checks Records Bureau personnel can conduct a local criminal background check of individuals covering only those incidents involving the City of Dearborn Heights Police Department. Fee: $10. A statewide criminal history check can be obtained through the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. Visit the Michigan State Police Website and click on the "Crime Prevention, Safety, & Police Services" tab. FOIA All requests for Public Safety records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) are processed through the Records Bureau. Fees: $6 every 15 minutes to process the FOIA request ($24 per hour) $10 per DVD/CD Discovery All requests pursuant to judicial Discovery orders are processed through the Records Bureau. Fees: $6. flat rate Discovery fee $1 per page copied $10 per DVD/CD Note: If counsel is assigned, no fees will apply. Subpoenas All requests pursuant to Subpoenas are processed through the Records Bureau. Fees: $6 flat rate Subpoena fee $1.00 per page copied $10.00 per DVD/CD Fingerprinting The Dearborn Heights Police Department will perform applicant fingerprinting for Dearborn Heights residents only. Fingerprints can only be completed using federal fingerprint card FD258 or State of Michigan fingerprint card RI008. Fee: $15. Live Scan fingerprinting is also available. Fee: $60 (includes State of Michigan Fee) VIN Inspections Vehicle VIN inspections are performed by officers of the Dearborn Heights Police Department for Dearborn Heights residents only. VIN inspection forms can be obtained at any Secretary of State branch or off of the Secretary of State website. Inspections by officers will only be performed after payment of the VIN Inspection fee at the Records Bureau. Fee: $10. Bicycle Licenses City of Dearborn Heights ordinance #32-756 requires that every person residing within the city must register each bicycle owned by them with the police department. Bicycles can be registered and a bicycle license obtained at the Records Bureau. Fee: $1 per license Sex Offender Registration Sex Offenders must register by calling the front desk using the telephone outside of the Police Department and have their temperature taken prior to entering Dearborn Heights Police Department. Any fingerprint registrations must be done by appointment at this time by calling the records number at 313-277-7471 Please Note: Records Bureau personnel can only accept cash or checks (No debit/credit cards), An ATM is located in the first-floor lobby of the Dearborn Heights Justice Center. Contact Us Records Bureau Supervisor Phone: 313-277-7471 Fax: 313-274-8456 Office Hours 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Thursday Directory Department Directory Investigative Division In Memoriam Patrol Services Division Records Bureau Police Explorer Application REPORT CONCERNS ONLINE PAYMENTS FORMS & PERMITS AGENDAS & MINUTES EMPLOYMENT LIBRARIES CONTACT US City Hall is Located at: 6045 Fenton Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm QUICK LINKS 20th District Court Clerk's Office Office of the Mayor Elections SITE LINKS Home Site Map Accessibility Privacy Policy Sign In Government Websites by CivicPlus®
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