Records Division

OBTAINING A COPY OF A CRIME REPORT:

Only victims or insurance companies can receive a copy of a crime report.  Copies of the crime report will consist of the face page only, and will not include statements or the investigative narrative.

Insurance companies may obtain a copy of a crime report only under the following circumstances:

• There is personal injury and the insurance company represents the interest of the victim.

• Property is stolen and/or damaged.

Requests for copies of a crime report by any other individuals must be submitted through the Delaware Department of Justice.  The Department of Justice can be reached at (302) 856-5353.

• Copies of crime reports are free to the victim. 

• Insurance companies should contact the records clerk prior to submitting a request.

COPIES OF ACCIDENT REPORTS:

• Either party involved in the accident may request a copy of an accident report. The cost is $30.00 per report.

• Insurance companies may also request a copy of an accident report. The cost is a $30.00 research fee and $0.25 per page.

• Insurance companies and persons requesting a copy of the report should contact the records clerk prior to submitting your request.

REQUESTS FOR FINGERPRINTING:

• Persons wishing to be fingerprinted for employment purposes must bring their own fingerprint cards to the Rehoboth Beach Police Department.  The fee for this service is $30.00.

• All other fingerprint requests must be handled through the State Bureau of Identification in Dover, DE.