Accident Reports

Accident reports are usually available in the Police Records approximately 72 hours after the accident occurred. However, delays in preparing and processing such reports can occur due to reasons beyond the control of the investigating officer.  Copies of your accident report can be picked up in person Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  at the Hartselle Police Department. Our facility is located at 150 Chestnut Street NW, Hartselle, AL 35640.  Accident reports are $10.00. We accept cash, checks, and credit/debit cards. A convenience fee of $1.99 is assessed to each credit card transaction.

Accident reports can also be ordered online at CRASHDOCS.ORG. You will need to have the report number, last name, and date of accident available to obtain the record. The report cost $10.00 for an online copy. Contact the Hartselle Police Department at 256-773-6534 for any additional information.

Incident/Offense Reports

Reports are typically ready within 72 business hours after the incident.  Copies can be picked up in person Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hartselle Police Department. All incident/offense reports are $5.00.  We accept cash, checks, and credit/debit cards. A convenience fee of $1.99 is assessed to each credit card transaction.

Request for Disclosure of Audio/Video Recording

Act No. 507 of the 2023 regular session of the Alabama Legislature (HB289) provides for circumstances and procedures to disclose or release recordings made by body-worn cameras or dashboard cameras used by law enforcement agencies; and to provide who may request disclosure or release and the procedure for requesting disclosure or release of recordings. The City of Hartselle has passed an executive order related to the release of such recordings. The request form found below will dictate the process for obtaining these recordings.

Download the Disclosure Form Here

Commendation and Complaint Process

The Hartselle Police Department strives for excellence.  Therefore, we have a commendation process to reward officers for going above and beyond the call of duty. Sometimes we may fall short of our standards as well. To ensure our officers are recognized for going beyond and disciplined for falling short, we have a structured process to review all actions of our employees. Click the link to find out more and download the Commendation/Complaint form.

Commendation/Complaint form