Police Records & Background Checks

The Police Records Unit is responsible for processing all background checks and police reports including incident reports, traffic crash reports, and citations.

To obtain a copy of your adjudicated report (closed or dismissed), or a letter of confirmation for lost, damaged, or stolen property on open cases, please complete the electronic Police Records Request Form.
Note: This form is not intended to be used for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. For FOIA requests please visit https://foia.msu.edu.
To request personal background checks and a letter of clearance, please complete the electronic Personal Background Request Form.

For documentation of car crashes and accidents on public roadways, MSU completes a State of Michigan UD10 Traffic Crash Report form and submits the data to the State of Michigan. Insurance companies typically request a copy of the crash report if you have been involved in a traffic crash.

There are two ways to obtain a copy of your traffic crash report.

Reports can also be requested and are available immediately once order is submitted to the Michigan Traffic Crash Purchasing System (TCPS). Please allow a few days for report to be completed after the accident.
To obtain a copy of a private property accident or public roadway accident directly from MSU Police and Public Safety, complete the electronic Traffic Request Form.

For third-party background checks, please complete the electronic Background Investigator Form or FAX 517-432-1404.
For law enforcement background checks- send request & signed release via email to Records@dpps.msu.edu or Fax 517-432-1404.
For personal background checks & letter of clearance, please complete the electronic Personal Background Request Form.

For any questions, please reach out to the DPPS Records Unit via:
Email: Records@dpps.msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-1830
Fax: 517-432-1404