Records

There are multiple law enforcement agencies within Isabella County, and a listing of these with contact information is provided on this page to ensure requests for records are submitted to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Non-traffic related reports

To obtain a copy of a report that is not a traffic crash or accident report, a valid Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request may be submitted via email to foiarequest@cmich.edu or fax 989-774-2477. All FOIA requests must:

• Be made in writing and describe the record(s) sufficiently.
• Include the requesting person’s complete name, address and contact information.
• Have a valid address compliant with USPS standards.
• Include a valid telephone number and/or email address.
  

For additional information on FOIA requests, you may view the Freedom of Information Act Processing Summary. Contact information for the Office of General Counsel is:

• Address: Office of General Counsel, Warriner Hall 103, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
• Phone: 989-774-3971
• Email: foiarequest@cmich.edu
  

Accident reports/crash reports

CMU completes a State of Michigan UD-10 Traffic Crash Report and submits the form/data to the State of Michigan.

To obtain a copy of your traffic crash report:

• Request the report via the Michigan Traffic Crash Purchasing System (TCPS).
• Reports are available immediately for download.
• Please allow a few days for the report to be completed and uploaded after the accident.
• There is a fee to obtain the report.

If you are having difficulty obtaining a copy of your report via the Michigan Traffic Crash Purchasing System, you may complete the CMU PD Records Request Form. Please note, there is a fee to obtain the report with our department.

Background checks

For law enforcement and employment background checks, send the request for a background check and a signed release/authorization from the applicant via email to policerecords@cmich.edu or fax 989-774-247