police reports kansas city mo: simple steps to request and read your record

What you can request

Residents can obtain incident and crash reports, plus limited arrest information, from the Kansas City, MO Police Department. These documents summarize who, what, when, and where, but sensitive details may be redacted to protect victims, minors, and active investigations.

How to get them

Under Missouri’s Sunshine Law, you may request records online, in person at a records desk, or by mail. Have a case number, names, date, and location ready. Expect small copy fees and a reasonable processing time, especially for older files.

• Gather specifics: date/time, location, parties, officer name or badge.
• Pick a method: online crash portals, records counter, or mailed letter.
• Verify eligibility: insurance needs, employer checks, personal records.
• Pay fees: request certified copies if a court or insurer requires them.
• Follow up: note your request ID and timeline; ask about redactions.

Helpful tip: if you lost the card with the report number, call the non-emergency line or the division that handled the call, provide the address and date, and they can locate it.