Revere Police Records Lookup
Revere police records are kept by the Revere Police Department at 400 Revere Beach Parkway. If you need an incident report, arrest record, or crash report from Revere, you can request one through the department or by filing a public records request with the city. Revere is part of Suffolk County, and court cases from Revere go through the Suffolk County system. This page explains how to search for Revere police records, what the request process involves, and where to find additional resources for records in the area.
Revere at a Glance
Revere Police Department Records
The Revere Police Department is located at 400 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA 02151. The department handles all local police records including incident reports, arrest logs, and daily call logs. You can visit the station during business hours to request copies of reports or ask about the status of a previous request.
Revere falls under the Suffolk County system for court matters. The Suffolk County District Attorney's office handles prosecutions from Revere, and you can reach their public records division at the Suffolk DA public records page. The DA's office holds case files that are separate from the police reports kept by the Revere Police Department. If you need court records, those go through the Suffolk County court system.
The Revere Police Department website has contact info and general details about the department's services. Under M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10, the department must respond to records requests within 10 business days.
Search for Revere Police Records
There are several ways to search for police records from Revere. The most direct route is to contact the Revere Police Department and ask for the record you need. Give them the date, location, and any names connected to the incident. Having a report number makes the search faster.
For court cases tied to Revere arrests, the MassCourts system shows case info from the Chelsea District Court and Suffolk County courts. You can look up cases by name, date, or case number. MassCourts gives you docket entries and case status but not the full police reports.
The Suffolk County District Attorney's office also keeps records related to prosecuted cases from Revere. Below is what their public records page looks like.
This page explains how to request records from the DA's office and what types of files they maintain.
Note: Revere court cases are handled through the Chelsea District Court, which is part of the Suffolk County system.
Revere Records Request Process
To request a police record from Revere, write a public records request letter or email. Include the date of the incident, names of people involved, and the type of record you want. Massachusetts law requires the city to respond within 10 business days. If the request is large, the city can ask for a 25-day extension but must notify you first.
Crash reports from Revere are available through BuyCrash.com. You search by date, driver name, or report number. Each report costs about $20. The RMV also has crash reports available after about four weeks. For reports directly from the Revere Police Department, you may pay a smaller fee depending on the type of report.
When requesting records, be as specific as you can. A request for "all police reports from 2025" will take much longer than a request for a single incident report with a specific date. The department can also charge more for broad requests because of the staff time involved.
Revere Police Records Fees
Revere follows the state fee schedule under 950 CMR 32.08. Standard copies cost $0.05 per page. The first two hours of staff search time are free. After that, the city charges $25 per hour. If a request will run over the free window, you will get a fee estimate before work starts.
There is no fee to inspect records in person. You only pay for copies. Most requests for a single report cost next to nothing. Crash reports through BuyCrash are about $20 each. That fee goes to the vendor.
Legal Rules for Revere Records
Massachusetts public records law gives everyone the right to request government records. M.G.L. Chapter 4, Section 7(26) lists the exemptions that can apply to police records. Active investigations, juvenile info, and certain victim details may be withheld. Everything else must be released on request.
If the Revere Police Department denies your request, you can file an appeal with the Supervisor of Records under M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10A. The Secretary of State's office has the forms you need. The supervisor issues a decision within 10 business days. You can take the case to Superior Court if you still disagree.
Criminal history records from Revere or anywhere in the state go through the DCJIS under M.G.L. Chapter 6, Sections 167-178. These CORI records are separate from local police reports and have their own fee and request process.
Note: 911 call recordings can be requested through the State 911 Department for wireless calls.
Suffolk County Police Records
Revere is part of Suffolk County. The county includes Boston, Chelsea, and Winthrop as well. For county-level police records and court resources, visit the Suffolk County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Revere also have police records pages on this site.