Kings County (Brooklyn) Police Blotter

Kings County police blotter records come from the New York City Police Department, which covers all of Brooklyn through multiple precincts under Patrol Borough Brooklyn North and Patrol Borough Brooklyn South. Kings County is coextensive with the Borough of Brooklyn and is the most populous county in New York State at about 2.7 million residents. Records access follows New York's Freedom of Information Law under Public Officers Law §84-90, and the NYPD also maintains extensive public crime data through its CompStat system.

NYPD Brooklyn Precincts

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) provides all law enforcement in Kings County through approximately 24 precincts divided between Patrol Borough Brooklyn North and Patrol Borough Brooklyn South. The NYPD pioneered the CompStat system in 1994, a data-driven performance model that now tracks crime block-by-block across the city in near-real time. CompStat 2.0 delivers advanced digital crime-tracking and is publicly accessible at nyc.gov/site/nypd/stats.

Each precinct maintains its own blotter records, handles community policing for its area, and operates specialized units including Domestic Violence Squads, Detective Squads, Crime Prevention, and Youth Coordination Officers. Quality of Life Teams (Q-Teams) address neighborhood complaints and build community connections across Brooklyn precincts. For an incident that happened in Brooklyn, the right precinct is determined by the address of the incident. The NYPD's website at nyc.gov/site/nypd has a precinct finder tool to help you identify which precinct covers a specific address.

Selected Brooklyn precincts and their areas: 60th Precinct (Coney Island, Brighton Beach) at 2951 West 8th Street, (718) 946-3311; 61st Precinct (Sheepshead Bay, Gravesend) at 2575 Coney Island Avenue, (718) 627-6611; 62nd Precinct (Bensonhurst, Bath Beach) at 1925 Bath Avenue, (718) 236-2611; 68th Precinct (Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights) at 333 65th Street, (718) 439-4211; 72nd Precinct (Sunset Park) at 830 4th Avenue, (718) 965-6311; 78th Precinct (Park Slope) at 65 6th Avenue, (718) 636-6411; 84th Precinct (Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill) at 301 Gold Street, (718) 875-6811; 88th Precinct (Clinton Hill, Fort Greene) at 298 Classon Avenue, (718) 636-6511; 90th Precinct (Williamsburg) at 211 Union Avenue, (718) 963-5311.

How to Search Kings County Police Blotter Records

The NYPD publishes extensive public data through its CompStat portal at nyc.gov/site/nypd/stats. This is the fastest way to get aggregate crime data for Brooklyn by precinct. Crime statistics, traffic data, and Q-Team activity reports are all available in PDF and Excel formats. This data is updated regularly and covers all 24 Brooklyn precincts.

For specific incident reports or arrest records, you need to contact the precinct that handled the incident or submit a FOIL request to the NYPD Legal Bureau. FOIL requests can be submitted online through the NYC OpenRecords portal at a860-openrecords.nyc.gov. Written requests also work. The NYPD has designated records access officers for FOIL compliance. Response is required within five business days under state law.

For court records, the New York State court system at nycourts.gov covers Kings County cases in the Second Judicial District. You can search by party name or case number for criminal cases filed in Brooklyn. The Kings County Clerk at the Supreme Court Building in downtown Brooklyn maintains records for Supreme Court and County Court cases. Land records for Brooklyn properties are also maintained by the Kings County Clerk.

The Kings County District Attorney's Office at brooklynda.org prosecutes criminal cases in Brooklyn and maintains prosecution records. The office operates specialized bureaus including Homicide, Special Victims, and Domestic Violence. For information about a specific case, the DA's public information unit can direct you to the right place. Case records are also accessible through the court system where cases were filed.

FOIL Requests for Kings County Police Records

NYPD records requests are processed through the NYPD Legal Bureau. FOIL requests must be submitted in writing and describe the specific records sought. The NYC OpenRecords portal at a860-openrecords.nyc.gov accepts online submissions. Mail requests go to: NYPD Legal Bureau, One Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038. The agency must respond within five business days as required by Public Officers Law §87.

Standard FOIL fees cap at 25 cents per page for paper copies under Public Officers Law §87(1). You can't be charged for searching records or viewing them in person. Electronic delivery may be available at no cost. Law enforcement exemptions apply to active investigations, confidential informants, and records that could endanger personal safety. Privacy protections under Public Officers Law §87(2) limit access to victim and witness information in some cases.

Arrest records and RAP sheets have specific access procedures under state law. Body camera footage can be requested but is subject to applicable exemptions. If your request is denied, you have 30 days to appeal in writing under Public Officers Law §89(3). The NYS Committee on Open Government at opengovernment.ny.gov can help with any FOIL question related to NYPD or other city agencies. NYC311 can also direct you to the right agency for various records requests.

Types of Police Blotter Records in Kings County

Police blotter records in Kings County include incident reports, arrest records, and accident reports. All are held by the NYPD precinct that handled the matter. The NYPD tracks crime, traffic data, and employee data and makes much of it publicly available. Crime statistics from CompStat are available by precinct and include weekly, monthly, and annual breakdowns. The NYPD produces analyses of crime trends throughout the year.

Court records in Kings County are extensive. The Kings County Supreme Court handles felonies and major civil cases. Brooklyn Criminal Court handles misdemeanor and violation cases. The Family Court manages custody, support, and juvenile matters. The Surrogate's Court handles estate and probate proceedings. The court system at nycourts.gov provides online access to many case records through the eCourts system. Some court records may require in-person access at the relevant courthouse in downtown Brooklyn.

The Kings County District Attorney maintains prosecution records and case files. The office provides victim services and operates community outreach programs. It coordinates with NYPD on investigations and maintains specialized units for serious crimes. For public records from city agencies beyond the NYPD, the NYC OpenRecords portal is the central submission point. The city's extensive records infrastructure means most types of records you might need have a clear path for access through FOIL or online data portals.

Kings County District Attorney

The Kings County District Attorney's Office prosecutes all criminal cases in Brooklyn and provides public information about major cases and office programs. It is a key source for understanding criminal case outcomes in Kings County.

Cities in Kings County

Kings County is coextensive with Brooklyn, a borough of New York City. New York City is the only qualifying city for this site, and Brooklyn is one of its five boroughs.

Brooklyn neighborhoods served by individual NYPD precincts include Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Sheepshead Bay, Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Marine Park, Borough Park, Midwood, Kensington, East Flatbush, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Canarsie, Ditmas Park, Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Bedford Stuyvesant, Stuyvesant Heights, Bushwick, Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, East New York, Cypress Hills, Brownsville, Ocean Hill, and others. Each neighborhood falls under a specific precinct that maintains its own blotter records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or connect to Kings County. All are part of New York City except as noted. Records for incidents in each borough go to the relevant NYPD borough command.