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Canandaigua Police Department Records

Police records in Canandaigua, New York may include arrest records, incident and offense reports, accident and traffic collision reports, calls for service, dispatch logs, citations, and booking-related records. The City of Canandaigua has its own police department for matters within city limits. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office also serves the area, including countywide law enforcement, jail records, and incidents outside city jurisdiction; New York State Police may handle some matters on state roads or by assignment. Members of the public may request records under New York’s Freedom of Information Law, but release depends on the type of record, whether it exists, and whether disclosure is permitted. Access may be limited by privacy rules, sealed records, juvenile protections, active investigations, safety concerns, or court orders.

How to Request Police Records in Canandaigua

To request police records in Canandaigua, contact the City of Canandaigua Police Department for city incidents or the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office for county incidents, jail-related records, or reports outside city limits. Agencies in New York commonly accept requests through a FOIL form, online portal if available, email, mail, in person, or by phone for instructions. Provide the incident date, report number if known, location, names of involved people, and the type of report requested, such as an accident report or incident report. Copy fees may apply for printed pages, certified copies, photographs, audio, video, or digital media; the agency should provide the cost before release if charges are significant. Under New York FOIL, an agency generally must acknowledge a written request within 5 business days and either provide the record, deny it, or give an estimated response date. Staff may contact you by phone, email, or mail if clarification is 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 New York public records law.

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