Find Sandy Springs Police Records
Sandy Springs police records are handled by the Sandy Springs Police Department. Located in northern Fulton County just above Atlanta, Sandy Springs has a population of about 105,500 and is one of the larger suburban cities in the metro area. The police department responds to calls within the city and keeps all police reports, arrest records, incident reports, and accident documentation generated by its officers. Sandy Springs incorporated as a city in 2005 and built its own police department from the ground up, so records from before that time would be with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office or what was then Fulton County Police.
Sandy Springs Police Records Facts
Sandy Springs Police Department
The Sandy Springs Police Department is at 7840 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350. The main number is (770) 551-6900. For emergencies, call 911. The department provides full police services to the city and has grown into a well-established agency since its founding.
Sandy Springs PD has divisions for patrol, criminal investigations, traffic, and support services. The records section manages public requests for police reports. All reports from within the city limits flow through this one department, so there is a single point of contact for records.
| Address | 7840 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (770) 551-6900 |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
The Sandy Springs Police Department website has information about the records request process, department contacts, and community resources. You can find forms, phone numbers, and office details there.
Requesting Sandy Springs Records
To get a police report, contact the records section at the police department. You can visit in person during business hours at the Roswell Road location. Bring your ID and whatever details you have about the incident. Case numbers make things go faster. Dates, names, and addresses also help.
You can also submit a written request by mail or through the city's open records process. Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 guarantees your right to access police records. You do not need to state why you want them.
The response deadline is three business days under O.C.G.A. 50-18-71. The department can provide the records, tell you the cost, or deny the request in writing. Denials must cite the specific exemption that applies.
Fees follow the statewide schedule. Paper copies are $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, hourly charges may apply based on the lowest-paid employee who can process the request. Costs over $25 require advance notice to the requester.
Note: Sandy Springs is a busy suburban city with a high volume of commercial activity, so the police department handles many reports and the records section stays active.
Sandy Springs Crash Reports
Sandy Springs sits along several major roads including GA-400, Roswell Road, and portions of I-285. Accident reports from crashes within the city where Sandy Springs PD responded are available through the department's records section.
For crashes on GA-400 or I-285 where the Georgia State Patrol was the responding agency, reports go through the EPORTS system. State Patrol crash reports cost $5 and are delivered by email.
The BuyCrash portal is another option for finding local crash reports online. Some agencies, including departments in the metro Atlanta area, upload their crash reports to this system. Search by date and location to check if the report you need is available there.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists all sheriff's offices in the state for reference.
While the Sandy Springs PD handles city records, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office covers the county level. The sheriffs' directory can help you find the right contact for county-level requests.
Open Records Exemptions
O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 outlines the records that law enforcement agencies can withhold. This applies to Sandy Springs PD just like every other Georgia agency. Active investigation files may be restricted if their release could interfere with the case. Information about confidential informants is protected. Records that could endanger someone may also be held.
The key exception that people should know about: initial incident reports and initial arrest reports are always public. Even during an open investigation, you can get the basic report. The detailed investigative file is what gets restricted, not the initial document.
After a case closes and all court proceedings end, the full record generally becomes available. If you get a denial that you think is wrong, you can file a complaint with the Georgia Attorney General or take the matter to court.
Criminal Records for Sandy Springs
A criminal history record shows a person's complete record of arrests and convictions across time and agencies. That is different from a single police report. For statewide criminal history information, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the Georgia Crime Information Center database.
Court records for Sandy Springs criminal cases go through the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. Sandy Springs is in Fulton County, so all felony cases and many other matters are handled in the Fulton County court system. The clerk keeps case filings, plea records, trial outcomes, and sentencing details.
For municipal court cases (minor offenses, traffic violations), the Sandy Springs Municipal Court handles those locally. The city court keeps its own records for cases that go through its system. Contact the municipal court directly for those files.
Other Agencies in the Area
Sandy Springs borders several other cities and unincorporated areas in Fulton County. Atlanta is to the south. Roswell is to the north. Dunwoody and Brookhaven are to the east in DeKalb County. Each of these cities has its own police department. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office covers county-level duties and unincorporated areas.
If you are not sure which agency handled a particular call, the Fulton County or DeKalb County 911 center can look up dispatch records. That is the fastest way to figure out who responded to a specific incident near Sandy Springs.
The Georgia State Patrol handles highway calls on GA-400 and I-285 even within Sandy Springs city limits. So a crash on the highway may not be in the Sandy Springs PD system at all. Check with State Patrol through EPORTS for those reports.
Fulton County Police Records
Sandy Springs is in Fulton County. County-level law enforcement records are handled by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. For incidents within Sandy Springs city limits, the Sandy Springs PD is the right agency to contact. For anything in unincorporated Fulton County near Sandy Springs, go to the sheriff's office.
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