Search Quincy Police Records
Quincy police records are handled by the Quincy Police Department at One Sea Street. Situated in Norfolk County just south of Boston, Quincy is a city of about 101,000 people with its own police force that manages incident reports, arrest records, and related documents. The department has a Records Access Officer who processes public records requests in writing. One important thing to know is that Quincy does not accept telephone requests for records. All requests must be in writing. This page explains how to search for and get Quincy police records through the proper process.
Quincy Overview
Quincy Police Department Records
The Quincy Police Department is at One Sea Street, Quincy, MA 02169. The department's Records Access Officer is Lt. Terence McDonnell. You can reach him at (617) 745-5744 or email tmcdonnell@quincyma.gov. The department fax number is 617-745-5749. The Public Information Officer, Sgt. Karyn Barkas, is available at 617.745.5890 for media and general questions.
Quincy does not honor telephone requests for records. You must put your request in writing. This is different from some other cities in the area that take phone requests for simple reports. The department follows M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10 and has 10 business days to respond to written requests. The QPD takes this timeline seriously.
The Quincy Police Department page on the city website has contact information and details about the department's operations.
How to Search Quincy Police Records
Searching for Quincy police records starts with a written request to the Records Access Officer. You can email Lt. McDonnell at tmcdonnell@quincyma.gov, fax your request to 617-745-5749, or mail it to One Sea Street, Quincy, MA 02169. Remember that phone requests are not accepted. You need to put everything in writing, even if it is just a quick email.
For court records tied to Quincy cases, use MassCourts to search the Quincy District Court. The system shows case numbers, party names, hearing dates, and docket entries. It covers criminal and civil cases but does not show the actual police reports behind those cases. You still need to go through the QPD for those.
The state's DCJIS CORI page is where you go for statewide criminal history information that may include Quincy cases.
The CORI system tracks criminal records across all of Massachusetts, including cases from the Quincy Police Department.
Note: Quincy does not take phone requests for police records. All requests must be submitted in writing.
Quincy Records Request Process
To request Quincy police records, write to the Records Access Officer. Your request should include the date of the incident, the names of people involved, and the report number if you know it. Send it by email, fax, or mail. The department will respond within 10 business days. If they need more time or your request covers a lot of records, they will let you know.
Some records may be exempt from release under M.G.L. Chapter 4, Section 7(26). This covers records that could harm an ongoing investigation, sealed cases, and juvenile matters. If part of your request is denied, the QPD will explain which exemption applies and tell you about your right to appeal.
Crash reports from Quincy are available through BuyCrash.com for about $20 per report. You can search by date, name, or report number. The RMV is another option for the same fee.
What Quincy Police Records Include
Quincy police records cover incident reports, arrest records, crash reports, and dispatch logs. Incident reports document crimes and calls for service. Arrest records list charges, booking information, and dates. The department also keeps 911 call logs, though the actual recordings go through the state system.
Not everything is public. Records tied to active investigations can be withheld. Juvenile records and sealed cases are never released. CORI records, which track criminal history at the state level, are handled by DCJIS under M.G.L. Chapter 6, Sections 167-178. Those records are separate from what the Quincy police keep locally. For 911 recordings, you go through the state 911 request process rather than the local department.
Quincy Police Records Fees
Quincy uses the state fee schedule under 950 CMR 32.08. Copies cost $0.05 per page. The first two hours of staff search time are free. After that, the city can charge $25 per hour. Most requests for a single report fall within the free window and cost nothing beyond a few cents for copies.
Crash reports on BuyCrash are about $20 each. CORI checks through the state system cost $25. If the QPD estimates that your request will be expensive, they will tell you before starting the work. You can then narrow the scope or proceed as is.
Appeals for Quincy Records
If the Quincy Police Department denies your request, you can file an appeal with the Supervisor of Records under M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10A. The supervisor reviews the denial and issues a decision within 10 business days. You can then go to Superior Court if the ruling does not go your way. The Secretary of State's public records page has information on how appeals work and what to include in your petition.
Norfolk County Police Records
Quincy is the county seat of Norfolk County. The county covers a large area south and west of Boston with many cities and towns. For more on county-level police records and law enforcement resources, see the Norfolk County page.
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