White Plains Police Blotter
White Plains is the county seat of Westchester County, and the city's Department of Public Safety combines police, fire, and emergency services under one department. Police blotter records and incident reports are managed by the Data Management Unit at 77 South Lexington Avenue. You can request reports online, in person, or through the FOIL process. This page explains exactly how to get police blotter data, accident reports, and other public safety records in White Plains.
White Plains Overview
Westchester County Records
White Plains is the county seat of Westchester County. The Westchester County Clerk's Office is at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY 10601, (914) 995-3070. County-level records including court filings and Sheriff records are maintained separately from city records. White Plains city records are kept locally and do not automatically flow to the county. For county-level police blotter access and related resources, visit the Westchester County page.
White Plains Department of Public Safety
The City of White Plains Department of Public Safety provides police, fire, and emergency services under unified command. The main address is 77 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601. Contact the department at (914) 422-6111 or wppublicsafety@whiteplainsny.gov for non-emergency inquiries.
Chief Joseph Castelli at (914) 422-6210 and Captain Anthony Drago at (914) 422-6104 help the public exercise their right to access public records. The Data Management Unit, open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM, handles all in-person report requests. All report requests can also be made in person at the Data Management Unit Office during those hours.
| Department | White Plains Department of Public Safety |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 South Lexington Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601 |
| Phone | (914) 422-6111 |
| wppublicsafety@whiteplainsny.gov | |
| Data Management Hours | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Chief | Joseph Castelli, (914) 422-6210 |
| Captain (Records) | Anthony Drago, (914) 422-6104 |
| Website | whiteplainspublicsafety.com |
How to Search the White Plains Police Blotter
White Plains offers two main ways to get police blotter records: online and in person. The online route is available for accident reports and some other records. In-person requests are handled at the Data Management Unit.
Accident reports online: Accident reports in White Plains are available through a database powered by CARFAX. Reports are available 5 to 7 business days after the incident. Search by last name and date of accident. There is a standard $10.00 download fee. Visit whiteplainspublicsafety.com/report-requests to access the portal.
Other police reports online: The department uses Lexis-Nexis Request A Report service for non-accident police reports. Requests go through a review and approval process before online distribution. Requesters receive a disposition email with download fee information and a link, usually within five business days.
In person: Visit the Data Management Unit at 77 South Lexington Avenue, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM. Bring your name, report number, and accident date if requesting an accident report. If the report number is lost, staff can locate the report using other identifying information. Paper copies cost $0.25 per page. Audio, photo, or video data on CD or DVD costs $25.00.
If the report number was given at the accident scene but you have lost it, call the Data Management Office at (914) 422-6111 and ask for help locating the report using the date and location of the incident.
FOIL Requests for White Plains Police Records
New York's Freedom of Information Law provides public access to government records based on a presumption of access. All records are available unless specific exemptions under Public Officers Law ยง87(2) apply. The White Plains Department of Public Safety follows these rules for all public records requests.
The department's Data Management Unit processes in-person and written FOIL requests. For records denied at the counter level, submit a formal written FOIL request. If that is denied, appeals go to: John Callahan, Corporation Counsel, 255 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601. The Corporation Counsel has 10 business days to respond to an appeal.
Copy fees at White Plains: $0.25 per page for photocopied reports and $25.00 for audio, photo, or video data on CD or DVD. Digital downloads of accident reports cost $10.00 through the CARFAX portal. The department acknowledges requests within five business days under Public Officers Law. For more information about FOIL, the NY Department of State's Committee on Open Government provides guidance at opengovernment.ny.gov.
It is recommended that you download digital reports to your personal computer for future reference. Once you have the link and access code, save the file immediately in case the link expires or becomes unavailable later.
Types of Police Blotter Records in White Plains
The White Plains Department of Public Safety maintains records across several categories. Here is what is available and how to get it.
Accident reports are available online through the CARFAX-powered database, 5 to 7 business days after the incident. Download fee is $10.00. In-person copies are $0.25 per page. Search by last name and date of accident. If you are involved in an accident in White Plains, the officer at the scene should provide you with a report number.
Non-accident police reports are available through the Lexis-Nexis Request A Report service or in person at the Data Management Unit. Requests go through a review process. Requesters get a disposition email within five business days for online requests.
Incident and offense reports cover calls for service across all crime categories. Parties directly involved can request copies at the Data Management Unit with valid photo ID. Third parties typically need a formal FOIL request.
Arrest records are public after charges are filed. They document the charge, booking date, and defendant information. Juvenile arrest records are restricted by state law.
Multimedia records including body camera footage, audio recordings, and photos are available at $25.00 per CD or DVD through FOIL. These requests may take longer to process than standard paper records.
Westchester County records for arrest logs, incident reports, and police blotters are defined under New York's FOIL and are available through the Westchester County Clerk at (914) 995-3070, located at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY 10601. The county maintains land records, court records, and business certificates at that office.
Additional Resources
The Westchester County District Attorney is at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, NY 10601, (914) 995-3000. For state highway incidents near White Plains, New York State Police Troop K holds those records. Submit State Police 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, use the lookup tools at nycourts.gov. The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services publishes annual crime data for Westchester County at criminaljustice.ny.gov. The Committee on Open Government at opengovernment.ny.gov provides free FOIL guidance and handles advisory requests from the public statewide.
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