Ohio Agency

Columbus Division of Police

Police reports, body camera footage, use of force, incident records

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How to Submit

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Phone
614-645-4925
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Mail
Public Services Office, 2nd Floor, 120 Marconi Blvd., Columbus, OH 43215

Legal Framework

Governing LawOhio Public Records Act
CitationORC § 149.43
Response DeadlinePrompt (reasonable time)
Est. Response Time~7 business days
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a public records request with Columbus Division of Police?▾
You can file a request with Columbus Division of Police (CPD) through FOIAfile in under 3 minutes. We'll format your request with proper legal citations under ORC § 149.43 and deliver it via online portal, mail.
How long does CPD have to respond to a public records request?▾
Under ORC § 149.43, Columbus Division of Police must respond within Prompt (reasonable time). FOIAfile tracks your deadline automatically and notifies you if the agency misses it.
What if CPD denies or ignores my request?▾
If Columbus Division of Police denies your request or fails to respond within the deadline, you may have legal options including administrative appeals and court action. FOIAfile provides appeal letter templates and can connect you with a FOIA attorney for a free consultation.

Other Ohio Agencies

Akron Police Department
AKR-PD · ~7 day response
Cincinnati Police Department
CIN-PD · ~7 day response
Cleveland Division of Police
CLE-PD · ~10 day response
Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office
CCSO · ~7 day response
Dayton Police Department
DAY-PD · ~7 day response
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
FCSO · ~7 day response
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
HCSO-OH · ~7 day response
Ohio Attorney General
AG-OH · ~10 day response

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