CPD Records Bureau
Request police reports, public records, and non-emergency incident reports from the Caldwell Police Department.
Quick Actions
Request a Police Report
To obtain a police report created by the Caldwell Police Department, complete a Public Records Request Form.
Information to Include
Providing as much information as possible will help us locate the report quickly:
- Case number (if known)
- Names of persons involved
- Incident location or address
- Date of incident
- Approximate time of incident
Submit Your Request
You may submit your request by:
Receiving Your Records
Approved requests may be:
- Emailed at no charge
- Faxed at no charge
- Mailed when a self-addressed stamped envelope is provided
- Picked up at the Caldwell Police Department front desk
Picking Up Records
When collecting records in person, please bring:
- A valid photo ID
- Payment (cash only, when applicable)
Processing Times
Most police reports are processed within three business days.
Please note:
- Calls for service that did not result in criminal charges may be available immediately.
- Crash reports are generally available upon request.
- Open and active investigations may require approval from the prosecuting Attorney's Office before release.
- Cases that have not been adjudicated may experience additional processing delays.
Fees & Charges
In accordance with the Idaho Public Records Act, fees may be charged to recover the actual costs associated with locating, reviewing, redacting, copying, and providing public records. You will be notified of any applicable fees and provided an estimate before records are released.
Fee Schedule
| Service |
Fee |
| First 2 Hours of Labor |
No Charge |
| Additional Labor Time |
$42.06 per Hour |
| First 100 Printed Pages |
No Charge |
| Additional Printed Pages |
$0.30 per Page |
| DVD Copies of Media |
$2.00per Disk (Pre-payment Required) |
| Other Media Requests |
Actual Cost (May Vary) |
View Full Fee Notice (October 2026)(PDF, 122KB)
Legal Review & Redactions
Some records may contain confidential, privileged, or exempt information that requires redaction and legal review before release.
If legal review is required, additional fees may be assessed at the following rates:
| Review Service |
Fee |
| City Attorney Review |
$63.75 per Hour |
| City Attorney Paralegal Review (if needed) |
$40.75 per Hour |
Please Note:
- There is no charge for the first two (2) hours of labor.
- Labor charges are assessed at the rate of the lowest-paid qualified administrative staff member or public official necessary to process the request, as provided by Idaho Code § 74-102(10).
- Requests requiring redactions may require review by the City Attorney's Office to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
- You will receive an estimate of any anticipated fees before work begins.
- Payment must be received before redaction work begins.
- All fees must be paid in full before records are released.
- Charges for media and specialized records may vary depending on the request.
Important: Certain records may contain confidential, privileged, or exempt information under state or federal law. To ensure compliance with the Idaho Public Records Act, some records may require legal review and redaction prior to release, which may increase processing time and result in additional fees.
Report a Non-Emergency Crime
Incident Report Form
The Incident Report Form is intended for incidents that are not currently occurring.
You May Use the Online Form For:
- Stolen property under $1,000 (excluding firearms and vehicles)
- Stolen property over $1,000 when there are no suspects or evidence (excluding firearms and vehicles)
- Credit card fraud
- Debit card fraud
- Internet fraud
- Vandalism resulting in less than $1,000 in damage
- Lost property (excluding firearms)
Do not use this form to report crimes in progress or emergencies. Call 911 or local dispatch immediately if a crime is currently occurring.
Records Retention Policy
The Caldwell Police Department maintains most police reports for a period of five years.
Records Retained
- Felony case records
- Cases with outstanding warrants
Records Destroyed After Five Years
- Misdemeanor reports
- Traffic reports
Once these records have been destroyed, they are no longer available through the Records Bureau.