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 sergeant, one police officer and three full-time civilian employees.
Dearborn Heights Records Bureau Services and Fees
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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, Attention: 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: $5.00 per incident report
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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: $3.00 for one-page accident report, $1.00 per additional
page
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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: $5.00
***A statewide criminal history check can be obtained through the
Michigan State Police ICHAT system.
Click on www.michigan.gov/msp and then click on the "Crime
Prevention, Safety, & Police Services" tab.
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FOIA/Discovery
All requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or
pursuant to a judicial discovery order are processed through
the Records Bureau.
Click Here for additional information regarding the FOIA.
FEES: $6.00 FOIA/Discovery fee
$3.00 for first copy of a report ($1.00 per additional
copies of reports)
$1.00 per page print-out fee
$25.00 Audio/Video/Picture CD copy
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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: $10.00
Live Scan fingerprinting is also available.
FEE: $64.00 (includes State of Michigan Fee)
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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: $5.00
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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: $1.00 per license
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Hours of Operation
The Records Bureau is open
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am
to 5:00 pm.
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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.
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