Find Police Records in Tucker

Tucker police records come from a mix of city and county agencies operating in this DeKalb County community. The city of Tucker incorporated in 2016, and law enforcement is handled through a contract with DeKalb County Police Department rather than a standalone Tucker police force. That means police reports, arrest records, incident reports, and accident reports from Tucker are tied to the DeKalb County system. Understanding this structure is important when you need to track down a specific police record for something that happened in Tucker.

Tucker Police Department

Tucker has a police presence through a service agreement with DeKalb County. Officers patrol Tucker and respond to calls, but the records system runs through DeKalb County Police. The Tucker Police location on Lakeside Parkway serves as a point of contact for residents. You can go there to file a report or ask questions about an existing incident. For records requests, the process may route through the county since that is where the records database lives.

DeKalb County Police handles most of the day-to-day law enforcement in Tucker. When a Tucker officer writes an incident report or arrest report, it enters the DeKalb County system. This means open records requests for Tucker police records often need to go to DeKalb County Police or the DeKalb County government. It is a small but important detail that can save you time when trying to get a specific report.

How to Get Tucker Police Records

Getting police records from Tucker requires an open records request under Georgia's Open Records Act. O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 establishes the public's right to inspect and copy records held by government agencies. Since Tucker's policing is done through DeKalb County, your request may go to DeKalb County Police Department's records division. You can start by contacting the Tucker Police location to ask where to direct your request, or go straight to the county level.

Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-71, the agency has three business days to respond. They will provide the records, give you a cost estimate, or deny the request in writing with a legal citation. Copy costs are $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. If the total will run over $25, they have to tell you first. Most single incident reports or arrest reports are short, so the fees for a typical request stay low.

In-person requests tend to be quickest. Bring your ID and whatever details you have about the incident. A case number is ideal. The date, time, and location of the event are helpful too. Mail requests work but take longer because of postage time going both ways.

Note: If you are not sure whether DeKalb County Police or the DeKalb County Sheriff handled the incident, call the Tucker Police number first. They can point you to the right agency for your records request.

Accident Reports in Tucker

Accident reports from Tucker are a common request. The area has busy roads and sits right off I-285, so crashes are not unusual. When a Tucker or DeKalb County officer responds to a car wreck inside Tucker, the report goes into the DeKalb County system. You request it the same way as other police records, through the open records process described above.

For crashes on interstates or state highways where the Georgia State Patrol responded, the report goes through the EPORTS system. You can access it at eports.gamccd.net. Reports cost $5 each and are emailed to you. This system covers wrecks where state troopers were the responding agency, which is common on the interstates around Tucker.

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You can also reach the DPS Open Records Unit directly at openrecords@gsp.net or (404) 624-7591 for State Patrol reports that are not yet in EPORTS.

Georgia Open Records Act in Tucker

The Georgia Open Records Act is the legal framework for accessing police records in Tucker. The law applies to DeKalb County Police and every other agency in the state. O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 spells out the right to access. O.C.G.A. 50-18-71 covers response timelines and fees. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 lists what can be withheld.

Active investigation records are the most common exemption. If releasing a report could hurt an ongoing case, the agency can hold it back. But here is the key part: initial incident reports and initial arrest reports remain public even during active investigations. This means you can still get the basic facts of what happened, who was involved, and where the incident took place. The full investigative file may come later, but the initial reports are always available.

If the agency denies your request, the denial must be in writing and cite the specific legal reason. You have the right to challenge a denial through the Georgia Attorney General's office or through a court action.

Criminal Records in Tucker

Criminal history records go deeper than a single police report. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the statewide criminal records database through the Georgia Crime Information Center. A GBI criminal history check pulls records from all agencies across the state, not just DeKalb County. This is the place to go for a broader search.

Court records for Tucker cases flow through the DeKalb County court system. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all criminal case files, including charges, trial records, plea deals, and sentencing information. Police records from Tucker tell you what happened at the scene. Court records tell you what happened afterward. Both sets of records are available to the public under Georgia law.

Note: Records from the DeKalb County Recorder's Court may also be relevant for certain misdemeanors and traffic offenses that occurred in Tucker.

Other Law Enforcement Near Tucker

Several agencies operate in and around Tucker. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office handles courthouse security and the county jail. The DeKalb County Police Department is the primary patrol agency. Georgia State Patrol covers interstates and highways. Georgia Piedmont Technical College and other institutions may have campus police as well.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association keeps a directory of all sheriff's offices statewide if you need to find contact information for the DeKalb County Sheriff or agencies in neighboring counties.

DeKalb County Police Records

Tucker is in DeKalb County. Police records for Tucker are maintained through the DeKalb County system. For more on county-wide records and resources, visit our DeKalb County page.

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