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La Mesa City Hall
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
619.463.6611

Police Department
8181 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
(non-emergency)
619.667.1400
Records
Records Overview
The Police Department’s Business Office maintains all the records of reported crimes and criminal offender information. Requests for information may be submitted to our Business Office staff, who will review the request and insure the appropriate information is released in compliance with the law.

Business office personnel process and distribute incoming police reports and also provide a variety of over the counter services to the public. 

Services We Provide
  • Release of impounded vehicles ($140 fee)
  • Quick dismissal of handicapped citation violations ($6 fee)
  • Clearance Letter / Background Check ($22 fee)
  • Release of repossessed vehicles ($15 fee)
  • Provide information and copies of police reports

Obtaining Police Reports

Copies of police reports and other Police Department records can be released only when certain criteria has been met.  Requests for release of information are reviewed on a case by case basis to determine if they can be granted. 

Reports with open court cases are not available until after the case has been completely adjudicated in court.  For information on pending criminal cases, please contact the District Attorney's Office at 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon 92020, 619.441.4588. For additional information, visit the District Attorney's website www.sdcda.org.

The Business Office staff is pleased to answer any questions pertaining to requests for records, in accordance with the California Public Records Act.  While there are many different circumstances that may prevent a report from being released, the following are the most common reasons:

  • Case still under investigation
  • Pending court case
  • Safety and confidentiality of victims/witnesses
  • Case involves a juvenile