Search DeKalb County Police Records

DeKalb County police records are held by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office in Auburn, Indiana. The sheriff's office maintains a dedicated records division and accepts requests in person and by mail. Local fees for police reports and criminal background checks are among the lowest in the state, making DeKalb County one of the more straightforward counties to get records from.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the county and is the primary keeper of local police records. Sheriff Brady Thomas leads the department. The main office is located at 215 E. 8th Street, Auburn, IN 46706. When mailing a records request, address it to: DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, Attn: Records, 215 E. 8th Street, Auburn, IN 46706. The main phone number is (260) 925-3365. For records-specific questions, dial extension 4410. You can also email the office at sheriff@co.dekalb.in.us. Records staff are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office website provides department news, contact information, and access to the records section of the site. It's a good starting point before you visit or call.

The sheriff's site covers department services and gives you the contact details and resources you need before filing a records request.

How to Request DeKalb County Police Records

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has a dedicated records page that outlines the request process in detail. Visit the DeKalb County Sheriff Records page to find the Public Records Request Form and understand what documents you need to include. You must complete the form before your request can be processed. In-person requests can get a response within 24 hours. Mail requests are handled within the 7-day APRA window.

The records page on the sheriff's site hosts the request form and lists fees and payment methods accepted by the office.

DeKalb County charges a flat $2.00 fee for police reports. A limited criminal background check also costs $2.00. State crash reports are $5.00. Fingerprint cards are $10.00 per card. Payment must be made in cash, money order, or cashier's check. Personal checks are not accepted. If mailing a request, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and your payment before sending anything in. The office will not release records until payment is received.

Indiana Code IC 5-14-3 governs the full public records process. Any person can request records. You don't need to give a reason. However, records tied to active investigations, sealed by court order, or flagged under IC 5-14-3-4 exemptions may be withheld. If that happens, the sheriff's office must give a written explanation. You can appeal to the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac if you feel the denial isn't valid.

DeKalb County Arrest and Inmate Records

When someone is booked into the DeKalb County Jail, an arrest record is created. Under IC 5-14-3-5, the sheriff's office must maintain a daily log of incidents, accidents, and complaints. That log is open for public inspection within 24 hours of each entry and includes the date, time, location, and at least one name of a non-officer involved. This is how public arrest logs work in Indiana.

To find out whether someone is currently in custody, call the sheriff's office at (260) 925-3365. Staff can check the jail roster. For victim notification, DeKalb County uses the VINE system. Call 866-959-8463 to check an offender's custody status or sign up for alerts when their status changes. This service is free and runs 24 hours a day.

Body camera footage requests go through the same public records process. You'll need to provide the date, approximate time, location of the incident, and at least one non-officer name. Agencies can charge for redaction costs. IC 5-14-3-5.1 and 5.2 govern body cam release rules. Footage from active cases or involving juveniles may be withheld.

Indiana State Police Records Tools

State-level tools fill in gaps when local records don't cover everything you need. The Indiana State Police runs a Limited Criminal History (LCH) search through the ISP criminal history portal. This covers felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests recorded in Indiana. It does not pull records from other states. Fees are $15.70 by credit card, $16.32 for non-subscribers, or $7.00 by mail via money order. You search by name, date of birth, race, and sex.

Court records for DeKalb County cases are searchable through MyCase Indiana, which is free and open to the public. You can look up parties, charges, case status, and dispositions across all 92 Indiana counties without creating an account. The Indiana Protection Order Registry is also free and lets you check for active orders by name. For sex offender data, the Indiana Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name, county, or zip.

For public records requests directed at the Indiana State Police, the ISP APRA portal is the right channel. Crash reports from DeKalb County roads can be ordered through BuyCrash.com using the report number, crash date, and names of parties involved.

Note: DeKalb County's location in northeast Indiana means it falls under the Indiana State Police Garrett Post district for state-level patrol and record-keeping purposes.

Nearby Counties

DeKalb County borders several northeast Indiana counties, each with its own sheriff's office and records process.