Records and Reporting

The Records Office is the main repository of information for criminal incidents and all reportable motor vehicle accident reports. The Records Office is also the first point of contact for citizens and visitors to Police Headquarters who are seeking information. The staff of the Records Office maintain the vital documentation of incident reports and provide valuable assistance to the public. View Central Records page for more information.

Mason Police keeps the Mason community informed of crimes, threats, and emergencies on campus in compliance with the federal law known as the Clery Act. View Clery Act Reporting page for more information.

Mason Police complies with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by responding to all requests for incident reports and other public records in our custody. View Freedom of Information Act page for more information.

Mason Police complies with the Virginia Community Policing Data Collection Act by collecting and reporting community policing data. View Community Policing Data Act page for more information.

Mason Police currently operates small Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) or “drones” for use in law enforcement and public safety incidents. View UAS (Drone) Flight Log for more information.

Mason Police’s Department Policies are available online at https://public.powerdms.com/GMUPD/tree.

Note: Some policies may have pending updates that are not yet published or are withheld or redacted to the extent that publication would jeopardize the safety or security of law-enforcement personnel or the general public, consistent with Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). For more information regarding Department Policies, please contact pdfoia@gmu.edu