Mount Vernon Police Blotter
The Mount Vernon Police Department maintains police blotter records and incident reports for this Westchester County city. The department's Support Services Division handles in-person report requests, and the City Law Department processes FOIL requests for records involving named suspects or ongoing cases. Mount Vernon is a densely populated city, and its police records are subject to New York's Freedom of Information Law. This page covers where to go, who to contact, what to bring, and how the FOIL process works for Mount Vernon police records.
Mount Vernon Overview
Westchester County Records
Mount Vernon is in Westchester County. The Westchester County Clerk at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY 10601, (914) 995-3070, maintains county court records separate from city police records. For county-level police blotter access and related resources, visit the Westchester County page.
Mount Vernon Police Department
The Mount Vernon Police Department is headquartered at the Mayor Ronald Blackwood Police/Court Facility, 2 Roosevelt Square North, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. The non-emergency number is 914-665-2500. The Support Services Division, located on the first floor of the facility, handles public records requests and is open from 9 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. A separate service window operates from 8:30 AM to 4 PM on the same schedule.
Some criminal police reports may not be releasable at the counter if there is an active criminal prosecution ongoing. For those, a FOIL request is needed. All non-accident police reports are released only through in-person requests at this time. Accident reports can be downloaded via an online link provided by the department. For reports that name a specific suspect, you must submit a FOIL request to the Law Department rather than the Support Services Division.
| Department | Mount Vernon Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Roosevelt Square North, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 |
| Non-Emergency | 914-665-2500 |
| Support Services Hours | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| FOIL (Law Dept) | 914-665-2366 |
| FOIL Address | One Roosevelt Square, Room 111, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 |
| Seized Property | 914-665-2503 |
| Detective Division | 914-665-2510 |
For vehicle impound releases tied to criminal investigations, you will need a Westchester County District Attorney's Vehicle Release form from the DA's Office at 914-813-5025. There is also a $25.00 cash administrative fee, and the registered owner must appear with photo ID and title or registration. For seized property, call 914-665-2503 to make arrangements.
How to Search the Mount Vernon Police Blotter
For most non-accident reports, go to the Support Services Division at 2 Roosevelt Square North during the service window hours of 9 AM to 4 PM. Bring valid photo ID. Staff can look up reports by name, date, location, or report number. If the report is tied to an active case, they will advise you to submit a FOIL request instead.
For accident reports, the department provides an online link for downloads. Ask the Support Services Division for the current URL or check the MVPD website at mountvernonny.gov. Online access is faster than in-person retrieval and does not require you to come in during limited service window hours.
For reports involving a named suspect, contact the Law Department at 914-665-2366. Their office is at One Roosevelt Square, Room 111. FOIL requests for those records go through the Law Department, not the Support Services Division. Submit the request in writing with the case details you have.
The MVPD also has a Discovery Unit that acts as liaison between the department and the District Attorney's Office. They upload materials to criminal cases within 15 days under state criminal justice reforms. If you are looking for case materials tied to a prosecution, the DA's Office or the court file may have what you need.
For anonymous tips, residents can submit via "Text-A-Tip" by texting "MVPD" and the tip to 847411. For general press inquiries, the Office of the Police Commissioner is at 914-665-2520. Detective Division calls are kept confidential.
FOIL Requests for Mount Vernon Police Records
New York's Freedom of Information Law gives the public the right to access government records. In Mount Vernon, FOIL requests for police blotter records that involve named suspects go to the City Law Department. Other records go through Support Services or the online FOIL application.
The FOIL application requires your printed name, date, mailing address, email, telephone numbers, and signature. You must indicate whether you want to inspect records or receive copies. The copy fee is $0.25 per page, and the photo fee is $1.00 per duplicate photo. FOIL requests may take up to 20 business days to process. Both a paper PDF form and an online FOIL application are available. Mail paper requests to: Records Access Officer, City of Mount Vernon Law Department, One Roosevelt Square, Room 111, Mount Vernon, New York 10550.
If your request is denied, you have 30 business days to appeal in writing to the Corporation Counsel. The Corporation Counsel has 10 business days to provide a determination. Denial reasons may include: confidential disclosure; unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; record cannot be found; record not maintained; exempted by statute; part of investigatory files; or record not available under FOIL. For guidance on appeal rights and process, visit opengovernment.ny.gov.
Mount Vernon provided over 100,000 pages of documentation to the U.S. Department of Justice during a pattern and practice investigation initiated in December 2021. The city has committed to working with the DOJ on reform efforts. Many of the records produced for that investigation are also accessible through FOIL.
Types of Police Blotter Records in Mount Vernon
The Mount Vernon Police Department maintains a range of records that are part of the public blotter. Here is what is typically available and how to get each type.
Incident reports for non-criminal matters are available through Support Services. Reports with named suspects require a FOIL request through the Law Department. Bring your ID and report details for in-person requests.
Accident reports are available online through a link provided by the department. Download them directly rather than waiting for in-person processing. The department can confirm the link during service window hours.
Arrest records are public after charges are filed. They document the charge, booking date, and defendant information. The Jail Unit at the facility holds people awaiting arraignment and maintains booking records.
Use of force reports, civilian complaints, and internal affairs records are available through FOIL following the 2020 repeal of Civil Rights Law Section 50-a. The Internal Affairs Unit can be reached at (914) 665-2599 or IAB@pd.cmvny.com. Employee complaint forms can be submitted in person, by fax at (914) 663-4307, or by mail to the Internal Affairs Unit at 2 Roosevelt Square North.
Missing persons forms are specific forms that must be submitted to dispatch for both juveniles and adults. Separate forms cover missing juveniles and missing adults. Contact the department for current form access.
Additional Resources
The Westchester County District Attorney's Office handles prosecutions for cases originating in Mount Vernon. Their office is at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY 10601, (914) 995-3000. Case records tied to prosecutions may be held at the DA's Office or in the county court system.
The New York State Police may hold records for incidents on state highways in the area. Submit State Police FOIL requests at troopers.ny.gov/foil-requests or by mail to the Central Record Bureau in Albany. The State Police charge $15.00 per incident report. For statewide court records, visit nycourts.gov. The New York State Committee on Open Government at opengovernment.ny.gov provides free FOIL guidance and handles advisory requests from the public.
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