Access to Public Records (APRA)
Indiana’s Access to Public Records Act gives every resident the right to request copies of public records kept by the Hammond Police Department. Choose the type of record you need below.
509 Douglas Street, Hammond, IN 46320
- Reports · Case Files · Other Records
Request Public Records
For police reports, case files and other department records, download the request form, fill it out, and email it to us.
- Download the Request for Public Records form (PDF).
- Fill it out in any PDF editor, or print it. Include dates, locations, names and case numbers so we can find your records quickly.
- Email the completed form to law@gohammond.com
- Traffic Crashes
Get an Accident Report
You don’t need the form for accident reports. Buy your copy online through BuyCrash®, our authorized crash report provider from LexisNexis®.
To find your report, have your report number, or the crash date and a driver’s name.
Before You Request
About APRA
The Hammond Police Department is committed to transparency and to public access to records under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA), Indiana Code 5-14-3 et seq.
The public may get copies of records kept by the Department, except records that are confidential or exempt under Indiana law.
Fees
Inspection of public records during regular business hours is generally free of charge. Copy fees may apply pursuant to Indiana law and City policy, including but not limited to:
- Standard paper copies
- Audio/video duplication
- Body-worn camera or in-car camera footage (review, editing & redaction)
Note: Video requests require advance payment before processing. Fees must generally be paid before records are released.
Records that May Be Withheld
Certain records may be withheld or redacted under Indiana Code 5-14-3-4, including:
- Investigatory records
- Juvenile records
- Information identifying victims or witnesses
- Medical information
- Confidential informants
- Records related to active criminal investigations
- Records prohibited from disclosure by state or federal law
Important Notice
Submitting a request doesn’t guarantee that all requested records will be released. Every record is reviewed for compliance with Indiana law before release, and HPD may redact confidential information or deny requests that are exempt under the law.
Looking for a 911 Call?
Recordings of 911 calls are held by Lake County 911. Please contact them directly.