Redmond Washington Police Blotter
Redmond police blotter records are maintained by the Redmond Police Department, which serves around 70,000 residents in King County, east of Seattle. The department processes public records requests under the Washington Public Records Act, providing public access to incident reports, arrest logs, and call data. You can submit requests online through the city's public records portal, by mail, or in person at Redmond City Hall. The City Clerk manages records fulfillment for all city departments, including police.
Redmond Overview
Redmond Police Department
The Redmond Police Department provides law enforcement for the full city. It is the primary source for police blotter records and incident reports in Redmond. Public records requests go through the City of Redmond, handled by the City Clerk's office. You can submit requests online through the city's public records portal, by mail, or in person at City Hall on Cleveland Street. Online submissions are accepted at any hour and can be tracked through the system.
Redmond is home to Microsoft's main campus and a dense mix of technology firms, residential neighborhoods, and commercial zones. The police department handles calls ranging from traffic incidents and property crimes to corporate-area security events. The department maintains records for all calls and incidents within city limits. For incidents on private corporate campuses, the employer's security team may hold parallel records, but any public law enforcement response generates records at Redmond PD.
| Agency | Redmond Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 8701 161st Ave NE Redmond, WA 98052 |
| Non-Emergency Phone | (425) 556-2500 |
| Department Website | redmond.gov/departments/police |
| City Hall Address | 15670 NE 85th St Redmond, WA 98052 |
| City Website | redmond.gov |
The City Clerk at Redmond City Hall processes public records requests for all city departments. Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours at City Hall. For police-specific requests, the clerk routes them to the police department's records unit. Having a case number or incident report number speeds things up considerably.
How to Search Redmond Police Records
The best way to request Redmond police records is through the city's public records portal at redmond.gov. Look for the City Clerk or public records section to submit online. You can also mail requests to the City Clerk at 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052. In-person requests go to City Hall during regular business hours. Online submission is the fastest method for most people.
Include specific details in your request. The date and time of the incident, the location by address or intersection, the names of parties involved, and any case or report number you have will all help the records unit find the right file. Requests that are vague or cover a wide date range may require follow-up before the records unit can start processing.
What helps speed up your request:
- Report or case number
- Date and approximate time of the incident
- Specific street address or cross streets
- Names of parties involved
- Type of record needed (incident report, arrest log, blotter)
Under RCW 42.56.120, agencies must respond within five business days. That response can be the records, a denial with a cited exemption, or a timeline for production if the request requires more work. Most straightforward requests for closed-case records are fulfilled within that window.
Redmond Police Blotter and Incident Reports
The police blotter is a log of calls and incidents handled by the department during a specific period. Redmond PD activity covers traffic stops, property crimes, domestic calls, arrests, and other law enforcement work across the city. The blotter is a public record under Washington law. You can request the incident or call log for a specific date range through the public records process.
Individual incident reports go into more detail. Each report documents a specific event, the responding officers, what was observed, and what actions were taken. Sections may be redacted if the matter is still under investigation, if the report includes victim or witness personal data protected by law, or if juveniles are involved. Any redaction must be explained in writing with the specific statutory exemption cited.
Arrest records are generally public. They include the person's name, the date and location of the arrest, the charges, and booking information. Once criminal charges are filed, those court records go to King County District Court or Superior Court and must be accessed through the King County Clerk. The statewide Washington Courts case search provides free online access to filed cases by name or case number.
Body camera and dashcam footage requests go through the same public records process. Video files require extra time for review and redaction. State law sets specific rules for when law enforcement recordings can be withheld, and the agency must document the basis for any withholding in writing.
Washington Public Records Act
Washington's Public Records Act is codified at RCW 42.56. Every person has the right to inspect and copy public records. Agencies must respond within five business days with the records, a denial citing an exemption, or a production timeline. This applies to the Redmond Police Department and City Clerk.
Agencies cannot charge for searching records. They can charge the actual cost of copying physical documents. Electronic records are typically free or very low cost. Any denial must cite the exact statutory exemption. General denials without explanation are not allowed.
Typical exemptions for police records include ongoing investigations, victim personal data, juvenile records, and information that could reveal a confidential informant. These are narrow. The law's default is openness. The agency must prove an exemption applies before withholding anything.
If Redmond PD or the city does not respond within five business days or wrongfully denies a request, you can file a complaint with the Washington State Attorney General's Sunshine Committee or seek relief in King County Superior Court. Agencies that violate the Public Records Act can face daily fines for each record improperly withheld.
Court Records for Redmond Cases
Criminal cases from Redmond arrests go to King County District Court for misdemeanors or King County Superior Court for felonies. Both courts operate in King County. Court records are separate from police records and must be requested through the King County Clerk, not Redmond PD. The statewide Washington Courts case search lets you look up filed cases by name or case number online at no charge.
Court records include the charging documents, hearing dates, plea and sentencing information, and final dispositions. Most are public unless the case is sealed. Certified copies of specific documents cost a small fee from the county clerk. Cases involving juveniles may have restricted access under state law.
Washington's Criminal Records Privacy Act at RCW 10.97 governs how compiled criminal history data is disseminated. This is separate from individual incident reports and applies mainly to background check requests.
Redmond Police Department Online Resources
The Redmond Police Department page at redmond.gov provides contact information, department services, and information on how to submit public records requests for police records.
This page is your main starting point for contacting Redmond PD and learning how to request specific police records.
King County Police Blotter
Redmond is in King County. The King County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement in unincorporated parts of the county and maintains its own records systems. For county-level blotter information and sheriff's office resources, visit the King County police blotter page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Redmond. Each has its own police department and public records process.