The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a tool for journalists, researchers, and the general public to ensure government transparency and accountability. 

Exemptions: 

• Classified information for national defense or foreign policy
• Internal personnel rules and practices
• Information exempted by other statutes
• Trade secrets and confidential business information
• Inter-agency or intra-agency memoranda or letters
• Personal privacy
• Law enforcement records or information
• Information concerning financial institutions
• Geological and geophysical information

Note: The Records Division is located in the Police Department at 388 88th Street, Broadmoor CA 94015. You may obtain help in person by entering the building through the Police Lobby (Monday – Thursda 7:30am – 3:00pm – Friday CLOSED). To contact police personnel after hours or if the lobby is closed for business, there is a yellow call box to the left of the lobby door that will connect you directly to the police dispatch center.

The California Public Records Act (the “Act”) was enacted to ensure public access to public records. You may request copies of specific information or materials and the District will provide this information, or an explanation of why it cannot be disclosed, as soon as possible consistent with the Act.

When submitting your request, please be as specific as possible (.i.e., provide dates of reports or actions, resolution and ordinance numbers, etc.)

After submitting, please wait for a call from department staff with instructions before coming to the station.  The request, if approved can take up to 20 days to process.