Requesting a CPSO Report

All requests for officer reports must be in clear and readable writing.
Copies of Public Safety Officer Reports are available by mail or in person with a 48 hour processing time.

Fees:

$5.00 for the first 5 pages, $.50 each additional page

The Public Safety Office will not release Portland Police Bureau (PPB) generated reports, refer to PPB Records Division.

Step 1:

Print and complete this form: Report Request Form

To obtain a report and to avoid additional search fees or delays, please provide as much information as possible about the incident and the person(s) involved. Supply, if known: the date of the incident; the full name and date(s) of birth of person(s) involved; the location of the incident; the type of incident; and license plate and/or vehicle identification number (VIN) of vehicle(s) involved.

Note: CPSO will dacts report information as needed.

  • Requesting person(s): Please check the box on who is requesting the report(s). For insurance purposes, please give policy number.
  • Date of the incident: Date and time the incident occurred or when the report was filed.
  • Full name and date of birth: First, middle, and last name of the person(s) involved. Include date of birth if available. A home address will be helpful in narrowing a search.
  • Location of incident: Provide the exact address of the incident. If there isn't an exact address, then provide cross streets. Be sure to include the direction, i.e., SW Broadway and SW Hall St. If the incident occurred at an apartment/residential complex, include the name of the complex.
  • Type of incident: Provide information on the type of incident that occurred. Examples of commonly requested reports include: assault, theft of an item, disturbance, etc.
  • License plate and/or vehicle identification number (VIN): Provide as much information as possible about the vehicle(s) involved. The description, red Chevy two-door, is not searchable, but OR plate ABC 123; VIN JHM456l23230; red Dodge Ram pick-up is very specific and will narrow the search.

Step 2:

Mail the Officer Report Request Form, a business-size (large enough for five standard sheets of paper), self-addressed, stamped envelope, and a check or money order in the amount of $5.00 to:

Portland State University
Campus Public Safety Office (CPSO)
1939 SW Broadway
Portland, Oregon 97201

Make check payable to: PSU, Campus Public Safety Office