The release of Loveland Police Department Records is regulated by Colorado State Criminal Justice Records Release statutes as well as LPD Policies and Procedures. If you have questions about obtaining police records, please contact the Records Department at 970-962-2267.

How Do I Request Police Records?

To request a copy of a police report or other police department records, you need to complete the Records Request form. You must provide your name and contact information, sign the pecuniary gain statement required by Colorado state statute, and include any pertinent information such as names, dates, locations, and case number (if known) . The form can be emailed to records@cityofloveland.org or faxed to 970-962-2916.

Who Can Request Police Records?

Anyone who is interested in receiving a copy of a police report should submit a completed Records Request form. There are a variety of circumstances that determine whether a report is available, such as, but not limited to, the type of report, the status of the investigation, the requestor's involvement in the report, and ages of individuals involved in the report. These variables also may require that certain information is blacked out in the copy that you receive.

When Will I Receive the Records I Requested?

• Traffic Accident reports are generally available 5-7 working days after the incident has been reported. 
• Other police reports are generally available fourteen days after the incident, unless there is an ongoing investigation.
• If you mail, email, or fax your request, it takes approximately 3-5 business days from receipt to process the report.
• Records that require a special search, or digital media, such as copies of video, typically take longer to process and may not be available as quickly as the written report.

What is the fee for Police Records?

• The fee for records is 1-20 pages - no charge; 21+ pages - $5 plus $.25 per page.
• The fee for digital media is $15 per disc.
• In addition, the research, retrieval, redaction & creation fee for records and digital media (after the first 15 minutes) is $35/hour, minimum of one quarter hour.
• A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of request based on an estimation of cost.

Traffic Accidents

Traffic Accident reports are available to download from Carfax approximately two weeks after the report is completed. 

Community members who are interested in getting a closer look at the Loveland Police Department in action can schedule a ride-along with a police officer. The rider must be at least 14 years of age (age restrictions are subject to the on-duty supervisor's discretion). All riders must sign a waiver and any rider under the age of 18 must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. Riders are limited to two rides per year.

The Ride-Along Request Form can be brought in, faxed, or emailed to the Police Department Records Unit (contact information at the top of the form.) Signatures are required on pages 1 and 3 for all riders, and page 4 for riders under age 18. The requested Ride-Along Date and Time should be at least 48 hours after the request is submitted. Ride-Alongs are scheduled for 2 hours, beginning at 8am, 2:30pm, or 8pm. For more information, please call 970-962-2267.