Records Division
Department Information
50 West Main St., Meriden, CT 06451
Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
*excluding holidays
| David Puska | Records Supervisor | 203-630-6256 |
| Tanya Cardona | Records Clerk | 203-630-6237 |
| Roxanne Clark | Records Clerk | 203-630-6313 |
| Cynthia DiPalma | Records Clerk | 203-630-6236 |
| Nicole Olive | Records Clerk | 203-630-6315 |
Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) we are required to disclose certain records when a request is made in writing. However, some records may not be available for release due to certain exceptions, or reports may have been destroyed in accordance with state statute.
Accident Reports are available 10 days after the accident occurred. Accidents are generally available for public release unless an exemption applies. Accidents reports, except fatalities, may be destroyed after ten years.
Active Investigations - in most cases these records are not accessible.
Uncorroborated allegations - access to these reports is denied by law.
Certain Identities - the identities of certain individuals are exempted from disclosure by statute: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Risk of Injury victims and certain witnesses (as well as their signed statements) and confidential sources.
Juvenile Information - all requests must be made to the Juvenile Court. We are forbidden by law from releasing juvenile arrest information
Parking Ticket - payment can be made in person, M-F 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Records Division or by mailing a check or money order made out to "Meriden Police Department", Records Division, 50 West Main St., Meriden, CT 06451.
Fingerprinting - Tuesdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. You must pre-enroll at the following website prior to fingerprinting. https://ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/cchrspreenroll (https://ct.flexcheck.us.idemia.io/cchrspreenroll) You can obtain the necessary service code to enroll from the entity that is requesting your fingerprints.
Report Fees
Cash or Check only
Requests for police reports must be in writing: PoliceRecords@meridenct.gov
Fax: 203-630-6257
| Police Reports (Accident or Incident) | Certified copies $1.00 first page |
| $.50 each additional page | |
| Accessing reports for electronic imaging $20.00 fee | |
| Criminal Background Checks | $10.00 |
| Background Checks are only completed for the City of Meriden. If you need a statewide background check you can visit the Department of Public Safety’s (State Police) website: http://www.ct.gov/dps | |
| CD with Photos | Fee based on necessary redaction requirements. A deposit will be required if such fee is estimated to be ten dollars or more. |
| CD with Videos | Fee based on necessary redaction requirements. A deposit will be required if such fee is estimated to be ten dollars or more. |
Alarm Fees
| After four false alarms in a rolling year | $25.00 Residential |
| $100.00 Business | |
| Fee for Failure to register an alarm system | $100.00 |
| Click here to view the City's Alarm Ordinance |
Other Fees
| Fingerprinting | $15.00 fee per set |
| *Must have photo ID | |
| Vendor Permits | $150.00 |
| Soliciting Permits | $10.00 Background Check Fee |
| Temporary Pistol Permit | $15.00 Fingerprint Fee |
| $70.00 Fee upon issuance | |
| Applications for pistol permits can be found here. |