Nassau County Police Blotter Search

Nassau County police blotter records include arrest logs, incident reports, crime reports, and booking records from the Nassau County Police Department, the Nassau County Sheriff, and the many village and town police departments operating on Long Island. Nassau County is one of the most densely populated counties in New York, located on the western end of Long Island. Police blotter and arrest records can be obtained through written FOIL requests, online portals, and the New York State court system. The Nassau County Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for most of the county.

Nassau County Police Department and Records Access

The Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) is one of the largest municipal police departments in the United States. It provides law enforcement for most of Nassau County's unincorporated areas and several contract municipalities. The department maintains records for incidents in its jurisdiction including arrest records, incident reports, and accident reports. For records from NCPD, you submit a FOIL request directly to the department's Records Access Officer.

Nassau County also has a large number of village and incorporated city police departments that handle their own records independently. Hempstead, Long Beach, Glen Cove, and many other villages maintain their own police forces and their own FOIL records processes. If the incident occurred in an incorporated village with its own police department, your FOIL request goes to that village's Records Access Officer, not to the NCPD or the county. The Hempstead Village Police Department's FOIL requests go through the Village Clerk at FOIL@villageofhempsteadny.gov or by fax to (516) 478-6599.

New York State Police Troop L covers Nassau County along with Suffolk County. For incidents on state highways in Nassau, send a state police FOIL request to Albany.

How to Search Nassau County Police Blotter Records

Nassau County has many separate law enforcement agencies, which makes finding the right office critical. Before you submit a records request, find out which agency handled the incident. If you are not sure, call NCPD or the Nassau County Clerk for guidance.

For court-related criminal records, use the New York State Unified Court System's free tools at nycourts.gov. WebCrims searches pending criminal cases by name or case number. eCourts shows case status and upcoming court dates. Nassau County Court and Supreme Court cases are covered. The Nassau County Clerk's Office maintains these records. You can visit in person, call, or use online tools to search cases.

For law enforcement records held by NCPD, you submit a written FOIL request to the department. For village police records, go to that village's FOIL officer. Many Nassau County villages have FOIL forms on their websites. The Town of Hempstead Clerk processes records requests for town matters at (516) 489-5000 or townclerk@tohmail.org. The Town of Oyster Bay charges $0.25 per page for copies, with search fees of $20.27 per hour for requests requiring more than two hours of research. Their Town Clerk Cindy Maloney assists with FOIL requests.

Under Public Officers Law §89(3), agencies must acknowledge FOIL requests within five business days. They then provide records, deny with reasons, or give an estimated date. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. Electronic records may be provided at no charge. Denied requests can be appealed within 30 days.

FOIL Request Procedures in Nassau County

New York's Freedom of Information Law, Public Officers Law Sections 84-90, gives the public the right to access records held by government agencies. Police blotter records, arrest logs, and incident reports are generally public in New York. Exemptions under Public Officers Law §87(2) include ongoing investigations, records that identify informants, juvenile records, and sealed cases.

For NCPD records, submit a written request to the Nassau County Police Department Records Access Officer at 1490 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501. Include the date, location, and a description of the incident. Be as specific as possible. For Village of Hempstead records, email FOIL@villageofhempsteadny.gov or fax (516) 478-6599. Deposits may be required for voluminous requests. Allow 20 business days before following up, as stated in the Hempstead FOIL procedures.

North Hempstead's Transparency Portal at northhempsteadny.gov provides online FOIL submission and tracking. Their Town Clerk, Wayne H. Wink Jr., coordinates records access. Their Records Access Officer is Michael J. Kelly. Appeals go to Town Attorney Leonard G. Kapsalis within 30 days of denial. For free FOIL guidance, visit opengovernment.ny.gov.

Types of Police Blotter Records in Nassau County

Nassau County law enforcement agencies keep a wide range of police blotter and crime records. The type of record and where it is held depends on the incident location and which agency responded.

NCPD maintains arrest records with booking information, incident reports, accident reports, and crime statistics for the areas it serves. Village police departments maintain the same types of records for incidents within their village limits. The Nassau County Sheriff handles jail and civil enforcement functions. The Nassau County Correctional Center houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced offenders. Court records at the Nassau County courthouse in Mineola include criminal case filings, judgments, and dispositions maintained by the Nassau County Clerk.

For full criminal history checks, the NYS Office of Court Administration charges $95.00 per name at (212) 428-2810. The NYS Sex Offender Registry is searchable at criminaljustice.ny.gov/nsor or call (800) 262-3257. Accident reports for vehicles can often be retrieved through LexisNexis BuyCrash online within 7 to 10 days of an incident.

• NCPD arrest records and incident reports for unincorporated areas
• Village police arrest records and incident reports for incorporated villages
• Motor vehicle accident reports via FOIL or BuyCrash
• Court records from Nassau County Clerk in Mineola
• Jail and inmate records from Nassau County Correctional Center
• Sex offender registry data via DCJS

Legal Resources in Nassau County

Nassau County residents have several resources available for help with records, criminal cases, and legal matters. The NYS Committee on Open Government at opengovernment.ny.gov provides free FOIL guidance. The NYS Unified Court System at nycourts.gov provides WebCrims and eCourts for free case lookups.

Nassau County Legal Aid Society provides free civil legal services to income-eligible residents. The Nassau County Bar Association operates a lawyer referral service and can connect you with an attorney experienced in criminal defense or records matters. The New York Civil Liberties Union publishes a FOIL toolkit useful for people seeking to understand their rights when requesting law enforcement records. If you need to seal a past arrest or conviction under CPL §160.50 or CPL §160.59, consult a criminal defense attorney. The NYS Sex Offender Registry is at criminaljustice.ny.gov/nsor.

Cities in Nassau County

Nassau County contains several large towns and communities. The following qualify for individual pages on this site.

Other communities in Nassau County include Long Beach, Glen Cove, Freeport, Baldwin, Valley Stream, Uniondale, Massapequa, Levittown, and hundreds of villages and hamlets. All criminal cases from these communities go through Nassau County courts in Mineola.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Nassau County. Queens is to the west and Suffolk is to the east. If you need records near a county line, check which county's agency responded.