Anne Arundel County Police Blotter

Police blotter records in Anne Arundel County are managed by the Anne Arundel County Police Department's Central Records Division. The department serves all unincorporated parts of the county, while the City of Annapolis runs a separate police force with its own records. You can file requests online, by mail, or in person at the Central Records office in Millersville. The county also publishes crime data through its Open Arundel public safety portal and accepts requests through an online Public Information Act form. Most standard police reports cost $5 and are available after the case is no longer active.

Anne Arundel County Police Blotter Search

The Anne Arundel County Police Department maintains its Central Records Division at 8495 Veterans Highway in Millersville. This is the main place to search for police blotter records in the county. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Public tablets are set up at the counter so you can submit a request on site. You can also call (410) 222-8750 to ask about a specific report or check on a request you already filed.

The county's Open Arundel Public Safety Data portal is a good place to start if you want a broad look at crime trends. It shows daily crime snapshots, end-of-year crime data, and a gun violence initiative map. The data is free to view. It won't give you a full police report, but it helps you find the type and location of incidents before you make a formal request.

The Anne Arundel County police records page shows all the ways to get blotter data from the Central Records Division.

This page lists the request methods and explains what information you need to include when asking for a police blotter report.

The Maryland Judiciary Case Search covers court records across the state, including Anne Arundel County. Search by name, case number, or date. It shows charges, hearings, and case results that stem from police action. The system is free and runs 24/7.

How to Request Anne Arundel County Police Reports

Anne Arundel County offers an online Public Information Request form for police blotter records. The county recommends this method. You fill in your first and last name, mailing address, email, and phone number. Then describe the records you want. Be as specific as you can. Include a case number or incident number if you have one. Dates, locations, and names of people involved all help the records staff find what you need faster.

The Central Records Division page outlines everything you need to file a request with the Anne Arundel County Police Department.

The Central Records page also covers fee schedules and what types of police blotter records you can ask for.

You can also submit requests by mail. Send them to Anne Arundel County Police Department Central Records, 8495 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108. In-person requests are accepted during business hours using the public tablets at the front counter. You do not need to bring your own device.

There are several types of records you can ask for. These include standard police reports, CAD notes from dispatch calls, 911 call audio recordings, community crime statistics, and school bus or speed violation program records. Each type may have its own fee. Complex requests get a cost estimate before the work begins.

What Anne Arundel County Police Blotter Records Contain

A police blotter report from Anne Arundel County starts with a header that has the case number, date and time, location, and the name of the reporting officer. The incident gets a classification code. The main body of the report is the narrative section, where the responding officer describes what happened. This is usually the most detailed part of the report and the section most people want to see.

Reports may also have victim and suspect information, though personal details are often redacted. A property section lists any items that were involved, stolen, or damaged. Witness statements get attached as supplements to the main report. Investigation notes show any follow-up actions taken by detectives or patrol officers after the initial call.

The county's crime information page shows options for online crime reporting and access to blotter data.

The crime information page also explains how to report certain types of crimes online without waiting for an officer to respond.

Several things get redacted from public copies. Juvenile information is always removed. Social Security numbers and other personal identifiers come out. Details from active investigations are withheld. Medical and mental health records are protected. Confidential informant data never appears in the public version of a police blotter report.

Anne Arundel County Police Blotter Fees

Standard police reports under 20 pages cost $5.00. CAD notes also cost $5.00. If a report runs over 20 pages, you pay the base $5.00 plus $0.25 for each extra page. Archived reports that require retrieval from storage cost $35.00. Color photo copies are $1.00 each. A photo CD runs $5.00. Audio from 911 calls costs $25.00 per CD. Audio, photo, and video records combined cost $40.00.

The first two hours of staff time for searching and compiling records are free. After that, the county charges an hourly rate based on the staff member assigned to your request. You must pay in advance for any estimated costs. The department accepts major credit cards, checks, and money orders. They do not accept personal media like USB drives or blank discs. Fee waivers are available if you can show a public interest reason or financial hardship. Media requests may also qualify for reduced fees on a case-by-case basis.

Law Enforcement in Anne Arundel County

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is the main agency for the unincorporated areas of the county. They handle the bulk of police blotter records. The Annapolis Police Department covers the City of Annapolis and keeps a completely separate records system. If the incident happened in Annapolis, you need to contact that department directly.

The Maryland State Police covers state highways and state facilities in the county. Federal law enforcement handles areas like Fort Meade, the Naval Academy, and NSA property. Those records go through federal channels, not the county. Some smaller towns contract with the county police for coverage, while others may have their own limited departments.

The Open Arundel public safety dashboard provides crime data and statistics for the county.

This dashboard breaks down crime statistics and trends across Anne Arundel County.

For mutual applicant background checks, the department handles those by email. Send requests to PDMutualapplicants@aacounty.org using the format: Last Name, First Name / Last Four of SSN. For example, Smith, Jane / XX-5555.

Anne Arundel County Police Blotter Resources

The Anne Arundel County Police Records page is the best starting point for any police blotter request. It has links to the request form, fee schedule, and contact information for the Central Records Division.

The county records request page covers the broader public information request process for all county agencies. The Maryland Attorney General's PIA page has sample request letters and fee waiver forms that work for any agency in the state. For state police incidents in Anne Arundel County, use the MSP Public Information Request page.

The county also runs a cold cases page and a missing persons page on its police department website. These list unsolved incidents and ask for tips from the public. The crime prevention section of the website has resources on community policing and safety education programs available to Anne Arundel County residents.

Cities in Anne Arundel County

These cities in Anne Arundel County have their own police blotter pages with local information and resources.

• Glen Burnie
• Severn

Nearby Counties

Looking for police blotter records in a nearby area? Check these neighboring counties.

• Howard County
• Prince George's County
• Calvert County
• Baltimore County