Police and Public Safety

FOIA Request for Police Records

Citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia, representatives of the media, and other individuals with rights under Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) may use the form below to request access to public records held by Mason Police. A representative from the University will respond within five working days (Monday-Friday, excluding holidays) per Va. Code § 2.2-3704(B). See Mason’s Holiday Schedule at https://hr.gmu.edu/benefits/leave/holiday-schedule/.

Note: If you are seeking only a criminal record check, traffic crash report, or an incident verification letter, you may request those documents directly from the Records Office and do not need to complete a FOIA request. However, release of other public records such as incident reports or “police reports” are processed as FOIA requests. Please use the form below to request access to such public records held by Mason Police. Please direct any questions or concerns to a FOIA Liaison Officer at [email protected].

Tips for Making a Request for Police Records from Mason Police

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Requester's Legal Address(Required)
FOIA rights apply to “citizens of the Commonwealth, representatives of newspapers and magazines with circulation in the Commonwealth, and representatives of radio and television stations broadcasting in or into the Commonwealth during the regular office hours of the custodian of such records.” Va. Code § 2.2-3704(A).
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