Records

The Records Unit maintains all police reports completed by our officers.  They are accessible to the public and other law enforcement agencies for the retrieval of information.  Access to certain information will require an Open Records Request to be filed and approved.  To download a copy of the form, click Open Records Request Form.  The Records Unit is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  If you have questions, call Records at (270) 444-8554 or email the Records Manager Christie Hughes at chughes@ci.paducah.ky.us

Requests should be mailed to

Paducah Police Department Records Division

P.O. Box 2267

Paducah, KY 42002-2267

Fees:  There is a $1.00 charge for copies of police reports.  Copies of reports and other related documents can be obtained by mail by requesting them in writing and sending in the necessary payment along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. For large files there is an additional charge of 10 cents a page

• Copies of videotapes are $ 25.00 each

• Copies of audiotapes are $ 5.00 each

• Copies of DVD's are $ 25.00 each

• Copies of 35 mm photos are $ 1.00 each

• Copies of Digital ID Photos are $ 5.00 (Pack of 4)

• Lamination of ID cards is $ 3.00 each

• Electrical License ID is $ 5.00 each

• Fingerprinting cards are $ 3.00 each (Note:  Beginning January 1, 2008, the Police Department will be fingerprinting only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.)

Evidence

The Evidence Unit is responsible for all evidence and property recovered by the Paducah Police Department.  Their duties include

• Storage of evidence and recovered property

• Returning recovered property to owners or other investigating agencies

• Maintaining records on all evidence and recovered property

• Submitting evidence for analysis

• Transporting evidence to various labs and court proceedings

• Disposing of evidence following final disposition by the courts