Police Records Request
Police Records Availability
This Is Not a Right-to-Know Records Request Form
Download a Police Records Request Form
Catasauqua Borough Police Department provides public record access and protects privacy rights in compliance with applicable Borough of Catasauqua, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania State and United States Federal laws. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Lederer at michelle@catapd.org.
Who Can Obtain a Copy of a Police Report and/or Investigative Record?
Criminal and non-criminal investigative records and reports generated by, or in the possession of, the Catasauqua Borough Police are not subject to public access under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law (RTKL), 65 P.S. §67.101 et seq.
Catasauqua Borough Police provide redacted report information to victims upon written request. The requests must be made by the victim, the victim’s attorney and/or the victim’s insurance representatives. A summation document indicating that you were a victim in an incident that was reported to the Catasauqua Borough Police Department will be prepared. The report information typically identifies the offense, time and date of occurrence, time and date the activity was reported, location of the activity and the name of the officers who responded to the call. Unless authorized by statute a record subpoena is required for access to investigative reports.
When to Submit Your Request
You may request a record any time after the incident; however, the record can take up to 15 business days before it becomes available.
Fees and Required Documents
A record request form is required. The request form is to be signed and submitted to Catasauqua Borough Police Department for review. Please submit records request form to the Catasauqua Borough Police Department in person, by email or by mail:
Email: info@catapd.org