Records Bureau
The Records Bureau is responsible for processing all of the documented police incidents that occur within the city. This includes reports of traffic collisions, crime reports, traffic citations, and incident reports. Records clerks maintain these documents by performing necessary data entry and distributing them to the appropriate bureau.
Hours
The Records Bureau is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, including weekends, and is located at city hall at 320 W. Newmark Ave. Clerks work the front counter, responding to requests for information and assistance, which includes the release of police reports. Other assistance includes the release of vehicles and the issuance of parking permits that are required in various locations of the city.
File a Police Report
To file a police report or report a crime that occurred in the City of Monterey Park, please call the Monterey Park Police Department at 626-573-1311 or visit the city hall police station.
Request a Police Report
You can request copies of existing Monterey Park Police Department reports online through GovQuest. Members of the public may submit and track requests for items such as police reports, traffic collision reports and clearance letters.
Visit the MPPD public records request portal (external link) or scan the QR code.
To get started, select the request type and provide as much information as possible (e.g., name, report number if known, date/time, and location). You can monitor the status of your request and receive updates through the GovQuest portal. For more information, please contact the Records Bureau at 626-307-1211.
Bilingual Live Scan Fingerprinting Service
Monterey Park Police Department provides live scan fingerprinting for the public (for licensing purposes, etc.). The department has Chinese and Spanish translators available to assist with the service. A completed live scan application form is required. We accept cash only, in the exact amount.
Statistics
Another important task that the Records Bureau performs is compiling and recording statistics and information for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The DOJ maintains crime statistics for all law enforcement agencies in California. The FBI is responsible for National crime statistics and information. The records clerks also enter information regarding stolen property, missing and wanted persons, restraining orders, and firearms into the DOJ and FBI databases. These entries assist in the recovery of stolen items and missing persons.
Additionally, clerks transmit teletypes to other law enforcement agencies in order to provide immediate and crucial information regarding crimes and missing persons to several law enforcement agencies at one time.
Useful Documents
- Report Request (PDF)
- Replace Lost Parking Permit (PDF)
- Clearance Letter Request (PDF)
- Vehicle Storage Guidelines (PDF)
- Help Us Help You Survey (PDF)
- Live Scan Information (PDF)
- Crime Statistics Request (PDF)
For more information about the Record Bureau, please call 626-307-1211.