Illinois Public Police Records

By Claire Dowell


Police reports are considered as public records that can be accessed by the people living in a specific state. Citizens of Illinois can access the Illinois Police Records from the Division of Criminal Justice Services since it is where the records are kept. The reports are submitted by any law enforcing agencies of the state such as the police station or traffic departments.

Police reports in the state of Illinois are used for a number of purposes. Employers refer to the police reports to check the criminal history of their applicants. This ensures the employers that the people they hire are fit for the job. Others check the people they are with such as their neighbors to ensure that they are living in a safe environment. A police record can be used as evidence on a criminal case. There are times that the police records is the missing piece of a case.

A police report in Illinois contains information about the person involved. Information such as the person's full name and address is indicated on the report. It would also reveal if the person is allowed to bring firearms. Police records are still documented even if there was no arrest made to the involved person. It would indicate the details of what happened based on the statement given by the individual in question and the witnesses. The information about the people that are involved with the incident is also included on the record. Any observations that are made by the officer in charge are indicated on the record.

When requesting for the record in the state of Illinois, one has to provide the information of the individual in question. Information such as the person's name, address and city can help in the make the search easier. The requesting person will also be required to provide their information. Fees differ per county where the request is made.

One can write a letter of request addressed to the office of the Department of Criminal Justice Services. It can also be obtained from the state's government offices. The public library also has documents pertaining to police records. One can even search for the records at the comforts of their home through the use of the Internet.

The use of the Internet to search for police records is faster. One can do a search for a free police records online or go with the paid online service. The result of a free search is very confusing compared to that of paid services. Paid online service gives out a ready to use information that is very easy to understand.




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