The Records Bureau serves a vital function for the Indio Police Department, as it is responsible for the maintenance and release of the Department’s police records (e.g., crime reports, traffic collision reports, recovered vehicle entries, missing persons, court arrest packets, and traffic citations). Records Bureau personnel are responsible for the sorting, filing, copying, and distribution of crime, incident, arrest, and accident reports (“Traffic Collision Reports”) to the general public, insurance companies, and various governmental agencies, such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), California Highway Patrol, District Attorney, and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

The Bureau’s day-to-day operations also include the preparation of misdemeanor and felony court packets for the District Attorney's Office, including crime reports, amendment information, and supporting documents. Additionally, the Records Bureau personnel handle various lobby duties, such as the release of stored/impounded/recovered vehicles, and the scheduling of appointments for registrants.

Requests for Public Records

The Indio Police Department is committed to providing public access to records in a manner that is consistent with the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 6250 et seq.). Any member of the public, including the media and elected officials, may access unrestricted records maintained by the Department during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

A copy of a public record(s) may be available in electronic format upon request. Upon the request for copies of police records, the California Public Records Act allows a period of ten calendar days to assemble records or review, or to provide a written response to the public request.

For questions or assistance, please contact (760) 391-4057. Requests may also be submitted electronically.

Submit your Online Request for Public Records

Traffic Collison Reports

Please contact the Records Bureau to determine if a traffic collision report is available by calling (760) 391-4057, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To purchase a copy of your traffic collision report online go to the LexisNexis website.

For customer assistance from LexisNexis relating to online reports, please call the LexisNexis support line at (866) 215-2771.

Fingerprinting Services

Live Scan (“Electronic Fingerprinting”) services are by appointment on Tuesdays between 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. To schedule an appointment, please call (760) 391-4057.

Please refer to the Police Fee Schedule above for Live Scan service fee information.

Police Report Fees

Currently Adopted Fee Schedule

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