Richmond Police Records Database

Richmond police records are maintained by the Richmond Police Department at 50 N. 5th Street in Wayne County, Indiana. Anyone can request incident reports, arrest logs, and related public safety documents by calling the records division, visiting the station in person, or submitting a written request. This page explains how the request process works, what records cost, and what state-level tools you can use to search beyond what Richmond PD holds locally.

Richmond Police Department Contact and Location

The Richmond Police Department is at 50 N. 5th Street, Richmond, IN 47374. The main non-emergency line is 765-983-7247. The records division is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Walk-in visits work well for simple requests. If you want to confirm what is available before coming in, a quick phone call to 765-983-7247 gets you to the right person.

RPD covers law enforcement for the city. Incidents in rural Wayne County or in unincorporated areas fall under the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. The two agencies sometimes work the same cases, but each holds its own records. If you need both, you may have to request from each agency separately.

The department's official site has current contact information, division listings, and some public safety resources. The page below shows RPD's main public website.

The Richmond Police Department website includes department contact details, division information, and guidance on reaching the records section.

The site is maintained by city staff and reflects current hours and contact information for the records division.

Requesting Records from Richmond PD

Call 765-983-7247 to start. Staff can tell you what records exist for a specific incident and how to submit a formal request. In-person requests are handled at 50 N. 5th Street during business hours. Written requests can be mailed to the same address or delivered in person. Either way, include the incident date, a description of what happened, the names of people involved, and a report number if you have one.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, found at IC 5-14-3, is the law that covers all of this. Any person has the right to request copies of public government records. You are not required to explain why you want them. The department must respond to a written request within seven days. If they need more time or must deny part of the request, that must come in writing. A non-response after seven days is treated as a denial, which opens the door to appeal.

Standard fees apply. The department charges for copies, and certified copies cost more than standard prints. Ask about the fee schedule when you call. If your request is large or requires significant staff time to compile, costs can be higher than a simple per-page rate. Get an estimate before the department starts pulling records if you are concerned about cost.

The records section of the RPD site outlines the current process and accepted submission methods. This image reflects the public records request page for Richmond PD.

Visit the Richmond PD records page for current submission details and fee information.

Certain records are not releasable. Active investigations, juvenile records, and confidential informant data are all exempt under IC 5-14-3-4. Partial releases are common when a report contains both public and protected content -- the releasable portions still come out.

Statewide Criminal History: The LCH Search

A local report from Richmond PD only covers incidents the department handled. To search all of Indiana, use the Limited Criminal History (LCH) search run by the Indiana State Police. The LCH is a statewide database built under IC 10-13-2 that compiles arrest and conviction records from agencies across the state.

Run a search at the ISP criminal history portal. The fee is $15.70 by credit card or $7.00 by mail. Results come back in one of three ways: "On File" means records were found; "No Records Found" means none exist in the database; "Not on File (Inconclusive)" means the name-based search could not give a definitive answer. An inconclusive result usually calls for a fingerprint-based check through IDEMIA at 1-877-472-6917.

Keep in mind the LCH only covers Indiana. Arrests in other states, federal charges, and out-of-state convictions do not appear. For documents that must be certified -- say, for a court, a licensing board, or a professional background check -- a fingerprint-based check is almost always what the agency requires. Online LCH results are not accepted as certified proof by most official bodies.

MyCase Court Records

Wayne County court records are searchable through MyCase Indiana at no cost. The system covers criminal, civil, small claims, and probate cases. You can search by name, case number, or date range. Most standard cases are public. Sealed matters and juvenile records are not accessible to general public searches.

MyCase is a good companion to local police records because it shows what happened after the initial law enforcement contact. If an arrest led to charges, a conviction, or a dismissal, that information shows up in MyCase. It does not replace a police report, but it gives you the court-side view of the same events. Richmond cases appear under Wayne County in the search results. If you find a case and need a certified copy of any document, contact the Wayne County Clerk's office directly.

Sex Offender Registry, Protection Orders, and Crash Reports

The Indiana Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name, address, county, or zip code. Filter to Wayne County to find registered offenders near Richmond. The registry is maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction. Data reflects current registration status, not real-time location. If you want alerts when a registered offender's custody status changes, register with VINE at 866-959-8463 for free notifications.

Active protection orders statewide are tracked at the Indiana Protection Order Registry. The registry is maintained by the Indiana Supreme Court. You can confirm whether a specific protection order is in effect without calling a courthouse. This is faster than trying to reach a clerk by phone, especially for a quick status check.

Crash reports involving Richmond incidents are available through BuyCrash.com. The Indiana State Police manages the statewide crash database, and BuyCrash provides public access for a nominal fee. You need the date of the crash and the names of those involved. If the crash was on an interstate or handled by an ISP trooper rather than Richmond PD, BuyCrash still covers it since it pulls from the statewide database.

Body Camera Footage and State APRA Resources

Body camera footage recorded by Richmond officers is a law enforcement record. Requests follow the same process as other police records: submit in writing to the records division at 50 N. 5th Street or call 765-983-7247 for guidance. Include the date, location, officer name or badge number if known, and any report number. Under IC 5-14-3-5.1, body camera recordings must be retained for at least 190 days. Footage from active investigations, involving juveniles, or containing sensitive public safety information may be withheld. Any denial must be written and must name the specific legal exemption.

If your records need involves an Indiana State Police trooper or an ISP-handled case rather than Richmond PD, use the ISP APRA portal. It accepts online submissions and provides email status updates. The same seven-day response rule applies. For questions about APRA rights or to contest a denial, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac offers free advisory opinions. The counselor does not have enforcement power but advisory opinions carry significant weight and often resolve disputes without litigation.

Legal aid help in Wayne County is available through Indiana Legal Services at 800-869-0212. If you need help understanding a denial or navigating the appeal process under APRA, legal aid can provide free guidance for qualifying residents.

Nearby Cities

Other Indiana cities near Richmond with their own police records pages are listed below.