Kokomo Police Blotter Database
Kokomo police blotter records are handled by the Kokomo Police Department, which serves this Howard County city in north-central Indiana. KPD uses the NextRequest online portal for public records submissions, making it one of the easier Indiana departments to reach for incident reports, calls for service logs, and body camera footage. This page covers how to request Kokomo police blotter records, what the portal can provide, and where to find related court and accident data.
Kokomo Quick Facts
Kokomo Police Department
The Kokomo Police Department (KPD) is the primary law enforcement agency within Kokomo city limits. You can reach the department at (765) 457-1105 for all general inquiries, including records questions, VIN checks, and incident report requests. The department's NextRequest portal handles formal records requests online. The KPD website is at cityofkokomo.org/departments/police_department.
KPD is a full-service agency covering all law enforcement needs within Kokomo. The Records Unit handles public records requests under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. The department is well set up for online records requests through the NextRequest system, which makes it easier to submit, track, and receive records without visiting in person. The portal covers a broad range of records: official police reports, calls for service logs, police photos, body camera footage, and other department data. This is a wider range than many smaller Indiana departments offer through an online system.
For incidents outside Kokomo city limits in Howard County, the Howard County Sheriff's Office handles those records. See the Howard County police blotter page for Sheriff contact information and county-level records details. The Records Unit page at cityofkokomo.org/departments/police_department/records_unit.php has specific information on the types of records KPD maintains and how to access them.
| Phone | (765) 457-1105 |
|---|---|
| Records Portal | cityofkokomoinpd.nextrequest.com |
| Website | cityofkokomo.org/departments/police_department |
| Records Unit | cityofkokomo.org/departments/police_department/records_unit.php |
How to Request Kokomo Police Blotter Records
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA) under Indiana Code § 5-14-3 gives you the right to request police blotter records from KPD. You do not have to explain why you want the records. Written requests must be acknowledged within seven days. In-person and verbal requests get a response within 24 hours under state law.
The NextRequest portal at cityofkokomoinpd.nextrequest.com is the primary and recommended method for submitting public records requests to KPD. The portal is designed specifically for KPD records and covers official police reports, calls for service logs, police photos, body camera footage, and other department records. When you submit through the portal, your request goes directly to the KPD records team. The system logs all communication and tracks the status of your request from submission through completion. You can log back in at any time to check where things stand or respond to requests for more information from the department.
To start a new request, go to cityofkokomoinpd.nextrequest.com/requests/new and describe what you need. Be specific: include the date, location, type of incident, report number if you have one, and any other detail that helps narrow the search. Broad requests take longer and may result in questions from staff before they can move forward. A targeted request gets processed faster.
You can also call (765) 457-1105 with questions about a specific record before submitting. Phone calls help clarify what exists and whether it is publicly releasable. For records about an accident or incident report, having the correct report number speeds up the process considerably.
Note: If KPD does not respond within APRA timelines or denies your request without a clear legal basis, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-233-9435 or through in.gov/pac. The PAC is a free state resource that helps residents navigate public records disputes.
Online Portals for Kokomo Records
The NextRequest portal at cityofkokomoinpd.nextrequest.com is the most efficient way to request Kokomo police records. Create a free account, submit your request, and communicate with KPD all within the system. The portal tracks everything and sends notifications as your request moves through the process. It handles incident reports, calls for service data, body camera footage requests, and other official KPD records.
The KPD Records Unit page at cityofkokomo.org/departments/police_department/records_unit.php explains what the unit provides and how to contact them. If you are not sure whether to use the portal or call first, this page answers most common questions. The KPD main site at cityofkokomo.org has department news, contacts, and updates on department programs and public safety information.
The NextRequest submission form at cityofkokomoinpd.nextrequest.com/requests/new is the direct link for starting a new records request. Use this link if you already know what you need and want to go straight to the submission form without browsing the portal homepage first.
Howard County Sheriff for Outside Kokomo
Incidents outside Kokomo city limits in Howard County are handled by the Howard County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff covers all unincorporated areas in the county. If you are not sure whether an incident fell inside or outside Kokomo city limits, contact either agency and they can redirect you. Visit the Howard County police blotter page for Sheriff contact information and county records access details.
Kokomo Court Records
Court cases stemming from Kokomo police blotter entries are available through the Indiana MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov. This free system covers Howard County Superior Court and lets you search by name or case number. Once charges are filed after a Kokomo arrest, the case appears in MyCase for anyone to look up. Search results include the charges, court dates, judge assignments, and case outcomes for public cases.
Keep in mind that police records and court records are separate. KPD holds the incident report. The Howard County Clerk holds the court file. MyCase handles the court search for free. For certified court documents, contact the Howard County Circuit Court Clerk in Kokomo directly.
Accident Reports in Kokomo
Crash reports from Kokomo roads are available through BuyCrash at buycrash.com. This statewide Indiana portal covers Kokomo Police reports along with other Howard County agency submissions. Most reports cost between $5 and $12 online. Search by report number, date, or parties involved. Allow a few days to up to two weeks for the report to appear after the crash, depending on how quickly the officer closes and submits it. For state highway crashes in the Kokomo area, ISP reports are also available through BuyCrash.
Indiana State Police Resources
The Indiana State Police patrols US-31 and other state routes through the Kokomo area. For incidents on those corridors, ISP holds the primary records. Submit ISP records requests through the online APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. ISP records are completely separate from KPD records and require a separate request.
The ISP website at in.gov/isp has APRA request links, crime data, and ISP district contacts. For highway accident reports or ISP-handled incidents near Kokomo, the ISP APRA portal is the correct channel. ISP also publishes NIBRS crime reporting data at the state level, which provides broader public safety context for the Kokomo region.
Indiana Public Records Law
Indiana Code § 5-14-3 governs access to Kokomo police blotter records. The law makes most blotter data public, including names, dates, times, incident locations, and the nature of calls. Records from active investigations may be withheld if release would harm a live law enforcement proceeding. Personal details like Social Security numbers are always redacted before records go out to requesters.
Copying fees are $0.10 per page for paper records under state statute. Electronic records may be provided free for small requests. Agencies cannot charge more than the actual cost of reproduction. You are never required to give your name or explain why you want records. That is a right protected by Indiana law. If KPD denies your request without citing a proper legal exemption or if response times exceed what APRA requires, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013. The PAC provides free help and can issue opinions that carry weight with local agencies.
Nearby Qualifying Cities
Kokomo is in Howard County in north-central Indiana. Several qualifying cities are within the surrounding region. Check these pages for police blotter resources in nearby communities.