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Police records in Atlanta, Georgia may include arrest records, incident and offense reports, accident and traffic crash reports, call-for-service logs, booking records, citations, and related case documents. Atlanta has its own municipal police agency, the Atlanta Police Department, which handles most city police reports. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office may also maintain jail, booking, warrant, and court-related custody records because Atlanta is primarily in Fulton County and partly in DeKalb County. Members of the public may request many law enforcement records under Georgia’s Open Records Act, subject to proper identification, enough details to locate the record, and payment of applicable fees. Access depends on state public records rules, agency record availability, privacy protections, and whether the case is active, sealed, restricted, or otherwise exempt from disclosure.

How to Request Police Records in Atlanta

To request police records in Atlanta, start with the Atlanta Police Department for city incident, accident, and traffic crash reports. Requests may be available through an online records portal, in person at the records unit, by mail, email, or by phone for instructions. For jail, booking, warrant, or custody-related records, contact the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office or DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office as appropriate. A request should include the incident date, report number if known, location, names of involved persons, and the type of report requested. Agencies may charge fees for printed pages, certified copies, research time, digital media, or crash report copies. Under Georgia’s Open Records Act, agencies generally must respond within three business days by providing records, explaining when they will be available, estimating costs, or citing a legal reason for withholding them. Staff may contact the requester by phone or email if more details are needed. Some records may be redacted, delayed, or denied, particularly those tied to open investigations, juvenile matters, protected personal information, or court restrictions, which is normal under Georgia public records law.

Atlanta Police Departments

Atlanta Police Department

Type: City police agencies

Address: 226 Peachtree St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone Number: (404)-614-6544

Email: apdwebmaster@atlantaga.gov

Website: http://www.atlantapd.org/

Clark Atlanta University Department of Public Safety

Type: College and university agencies

Address: Lawshe Street at Student Movement Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30314

Phone Number: (404)-880-8623

Email: ttrawick@cau.edu

Website: http://www.cau.edu/public-safety/

Emory University Police Department

Type: College and university agencies

Address: 1784 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30322-0550

Phone Number: (404)-727-6115 / Fax: (404)-727-3614

Email: police@emory.edu

Website: http://www.campserv.emory.edu/epd/

Executive Security

Type: State agencies

Address: 391 W. Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305

Phone Number: (404)-261-1776

Website: https://dps.georgia.gov/executive-security

Fulton County Marshal's Office

Type: County marshal agencies

Address: 160 Pryor St., Atlanta, GA 30303

Website: http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/fcmd-home

Fulton County Police Department

Type: County police agencies

Address: 5440 Fulton Industrial Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30336

Phone Number: (404)-613-5700

Email: fcrecruiting@fultoncountyga.gov

Website: http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/police-home

Fulton County Sheriff's Office

Type: County sheriff agencies

Address: 185 Central Ave S.W, Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone Number: (404)-612-5100

Email: info@fultonsheriff.net

Georgia Capitol Police

Type: State agencies

Address: 180 Central Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone Number: (404)-656-4830

Website: https://dps.georgia.gov/capitol-police-1

Georgia Department of Corrections

Type: State agencies

Address: 7 M L K Jr Drive South West, Atlanta, GA 30334-9004

Phone Number: (404)-656-4661

Website: http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/

Georgia Department of Human Resource and Developmental Disabilities

Type: State agencies

Address: Two Peachtree Street N.W, Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone Number: (404)-657-2252

Website: https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/human-resources

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Type: State agencies

Address: 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA 30334

Phone Number: (404)-656-3500

Website: http://www.gadnr.org/

Georgia Department of Public Safety

Type: State agencies

Address: 180 Central Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone Number: (404)-656-4830

Website: https://dps.georgia.gov/

Georgia Department of Transportation

Type: State agencies

Address: 600 West Peachtree NW , Atlanta, GA 30308

Phone Number: (404)-631-1990 / Fax: (404)-631-1844

Email: comment@dot.ga.gov

Website: http://www.dot.ga.gov/

Georgia Institute of Technology Police Department

Type: College and university agencies

Address: 879 Hemphill Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30332-0440

Phone Number: (404)-894-2500

Website: http://www.police.gatech.edu/

Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner

Type: State agencies

Address: Two Martin Luther King Jr. DriveWest Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334

Phone Number: (404)-656-2070 / Fax: (404)-657-8542

Email: AdminProc@oci.ga.gov

Website: https://www.oci.ga.gov/

Georgia Motor Carrier Compliance Division

Type: State agencies

Address: 959 E. Confederate Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

Phone Number: (404)-624-7212

Website: https://dps.georgia.gov/motor-carrier-compliance-division-0

Georgia State Patrol

Type: State agencies

Address: 959 E. Confederate Ave, Atlanta, GA 30316

Phone Number: (404)-624-7000

Website: https://dps.georgia.gov/georgia-state-patrol-1

Georgia State University Police Department

Type: College and university agencies

Address: 15 Edgewood Ave Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30302-3981

Phone Number: (404)-413-3333

Website: http://safety.gsu.edu/police/about/

MARTA Police

Type: Transit authority police

Address: 2424 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30324

Phone Number: (404)-848-4900

Email: martapolice@itsmarta.com

Website: http://www.itsmarta.com/police-overview.aspx

Morehouse College Department of Campus Safety

Type: College and university agencies

Address: Robert Hall, Atlanta, GA 30314

Phone Number: (404)-215-2666

Email: campuspolice@morehouse.edu

Website: http://www.morehouse.edu/campussafety/

FAQs

What is included in a police record from Atlanta?

A police record may include an incident report, arrest details, traffic crash report, call information, citation details, booking information, or related case notes maintained by the Atlanta Police Department or the appropriate county sheriff’s office.

Are police records in Georgia public?

Many police records are available under the Georgia Open Records Act, but access is not unlimited. Agencies may redact or withhold records involving open investigations, juveniles, sealed matters, protected personal information, or court-ordered restrictions.

How long does it take to get a police report in Atlanta?

Georgia agencies generally must respond to an open records request within three business days. The record may be provided then, or the agency may explain the expected availability date, fees, or legal reason for any withholding.

How do I find arrest records in Atlanta without going to the police station?

You can start by checking online request options from the Atlanta Police Department and the Fulton or DeKalb County sheriff’s offices. Some records may be requested by email, mail, or online portal, depending on the agency and record type.

Can I look up someone’s arrest history in Atlanta online?

Some recent arrest or booking information may be available through county sheriff or jail resources, but complete arrest history may not be available in one public online search. Availability depends on the agency, record status, and Georgia disclosure limits.