Troy Police Blotter
The Troy Police Department maintains police blotter records and incident reports for this Rensselaer County city. Police reports are free to request and can be obtained in person, by mail, or by email through the Records Division at 55 State Street. Troy is a mid-sized city in the Capital Region with over 54,000 police department calls logged in 2022. This page explains how to find police blotter data, request incident reports, and use the FOIL process for Troy police records.
Troy Overview
Rensselaer County Records
Troy is the county seat of Rensselaer County. County-level records from the Rensselaer County Sheriff and county courts are maintained separately from city police records. For county-level police blotter access and related resources, visit the Rensselaer County page.
Troy Police Department Records Division
The Troy Police Department is at 55 State Street, Troy, NY 12180. The Records Division phone is 518-270-4654, which is voicemail only. Messages are checked throughout the business week. Leave your name and callback number. Record requests can be made in person at the central police station, by mail, or by email.
Police reports in Troy are free. There is no charge for standard police report copies. Valid government-issued photo ID is required, and the request form must be signed by the requester. This is different from many other departments that charge $0.25 per page. For Troy, the reports are free regardless of how you request them.
| Department | Troy Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 |
| Records Phone | 518-270-4654 (voicemail) |
| Records Email | tpdreports@troyny.gov |
| Report Fee | FREE |
| Website | troyny.gov |
For email requests, use subject line format: "First Name Last Name Request Copy of Police Report" and send to tpdreports@troyny.gov. Include your name, address, city, state, zip, contact number, and email. Also include the incident date, time, location, parties involved, incident type, report number if known, reason for request, and investigating officer's name if known. The form was last updated August 2023 and is available at troyny.gov.
How to Search the Troy Police Blotter
Troy offers three ways to request police reports: in person, by mail, and by email. All three methods work, and all reports are free with valid ID.
In person: Visit the central police station at 55 State Street with your government-issued photo ID. Complete and sign the request form. Staff will locate the report and provide you with a copy.
By mail: Mail your signed request form to Troy Police Department, c/o Records Division, 55 State Street, Troy, NY 12180. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the report can be mailed back to you.
By email: Use the email address tpdreports@troyny.gov with the subject line format: "First Name Last Name Request Copy of Police Report." Include your email address in the request so the report can be returned to you digitally. This is the fastest route for most requests.
Troy's total crime rate is around 35 per 1,000 residents based on available data, with both violent and property crimes tracked annually. For general crime statistics and trends, the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services publishes annual data for Rensselaer County at criminaljustice.ny.gov. The department handled over 54,000 calls in 2022, with gun crime arrests up significantly that year.
FOIL Requests for Troy Police Records
New York's Freedom of Information Law gives the public access to government records. The Troy Police Department follows these rules for all records requests. For blotter data, disciplinary records, use of force statistics, and other records beyond your own incident report, a formal FOIL request is the proper route.
Submit written FOIL requests to the Troy Police Department Records Division by mail at 55 State Street, Troy, NY 12180, or by email at tpdreports@troyny.gov. Describe the records clearly. Include dates, incident type, location, and any case numbers you have. The department must acknowledge receipt within five business days and either provide records, issue a denial, or give an estimated completion date.
The New York Civil Liberties Union filed a FOIL request with Troy PD in September 2020 for misconduct allegations, use of force records, and civilian complaints. The department produced 249 documents after a nearly four-year process that included litigation. This illustrates both the scope of records available and the potential timeline for complex requests. Documents include disciplinary actions, use of force records, civilian complaints, investigative reports, and officer policies. For guidance on the FOIL process, visit opengovernment.ny.gov.
If your request is denied, you have 30 days to appeal in writing. The appeals officer has 10 business days to respond. If that fails, you may seek review through an Article 78 proceeding in state court. For State Police records tied to incidents on state highways through Troy, submit requests at troopers.ny.gov/foil-requests.
In 2022, the Troy Police Department increased gun crime arrests by 100% over the prior year and recovered 89 illegal guns from city streets. Six new officers were added for the Park, Walk, and Talk program. Body cameras are in use, and over 90% of officers completed mental health training that year.
Types of Police Blotter Records in Troy
The Troy Police Department maintains a range of records tied to police activity in the city. Here is what is typically available.
Incident and offense reports cover all calls for service. These are free to request by mail, email, or in person. Valid ID and a signed request form are required. Parties directly involved get the easiest access. Third parties use the same FOIL process.
Arrest records are public after charges are filed. They document the charge, booking date, and defendant information. Troy crime statistics show property crime as the larger category, with a property crime rate of around 29.50 per 1,000 residents.
Disciplinary and use of force records are available through FOIL following the 2020 repeal of Civil Rights Law Section 50-a. The NYCLU successfully obtained hundreds of documents through FOIL including disciplinary actions, civilian complaints, and investigative reports. These take time to process and may require persistence through the appeal process.
Crime statistics are tracked annually. Troy's violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Property crimes include burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services maintains this data for Rensselaer County.
Body camera footage and related digital evidence are part of the Troy PD record system. These require a FOIL request. Multimedia records may take longer to process than standard paper reports.
Additional Resources
The Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office handles enforcement outside city limits and maintains separate records from the Troy PD. Contact the Sheriff's Office for incidents in unincorporated parts of Rensselaer County. The Rensselaer County Clerk handles court records for county and Supreme Court matters.
New York State Police Troop G covers state highways in the Capital Region. For incidents on those roads near Troy, submit FOIL requests at troopers.ny.gov/foil-requests or by mail to: NY State Police, Attn: Central Record Bureau, 1220 Washington Avenue, Bldg. 22, Albany, NY 12226-2252. The fee is $15.00 per incident report. For statewide court records, visit nycourts.gov. The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services at criminaljustice.ny.gov provides annual crime statistics for Rensselaer County. For FOIL guidance, visit opengovernment.ny.gov.
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