Police Records
Records Requests
Welcome to the Hampstead Police Records page. You may request incident reports, crash reports, and other public information here. All requests are processed in accordance with agency policy, the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA), Title 4 of the General Provisions Article, and applicable court and judiciary rules.
The Hampstead Police Department uses GovQuest to process all records requests. GovQuest is an online platform that allows you to submit, pay for, and receive public records electronically. Please submit your request at
records.govquest.com. The Hampstead Police Department uses GovQuest to process all records requests. GovQuest is an online platform that allows you to submit, pay for, and receive public records electronically. Please submit your request at
Types of Records to Request:
Incident Reports
Accident Reports
Photos
Body Worn Camera Footage
In-Car Camera Footage
MPIA/FOIA
Reports are typically available 7 to 10 days after the date of occurrence, though availability may vary. You may contact us by phone or email to check a report's status. We release reports only to interested parties and will not provide them if they are part of an active investigation.
A $10.00 reproduction fee applies to all requests. We review each request for accuracy and apply any relevant disclosure exemptions. If a request requires extensive searching or redactions, we will notify you of any additional charges. Please be as specific as possible when requesting video footage, as costs may increase. We will release reports and camera footage only after payment is received.
You can pay through the GovQuest system by credit card, in cash, or by check at the Hampstead Police Department. Please make all checks or money orders payable to "The Town of Hampstead."
Monthly Reports
Chief Perretta provides the Mayor and Council with a monthly report at the Town Council Meeting held on the second Tuesday of every month. This report provides statistics for the prior month on traffic safety and enforcement, patrol checks, serious crime, arrests, department training, and community events. Links to each month's report for the past six months are below.