The Police Records Office currently employs 3 full-time Police Clerks who are responsible for maintaining records, entering police reports and handling all walk-in requests from the public. Additionally, the Police Records Office offers a program for interns and work study students from Hilbert College and Erie Community College South Campus. The Police Department has also worked with the Erie County Program in hiring senior citizens.

Services provided by the Police Records Office include:

• Provide copies of Accident and Incident Reports - person requesting the report must supply valid ID and be named on the report.
• Provide copies of Accident Reports to insurance companies.
• Impound vehicle releases - present valid proof of ownership, either title or vehicle registration, must be released to a licensed driver. Impounds for DWI arrests are on hold for 12 hours from time of arrest per NY State law.
• Issue MV-78B form for lost, stolen or confiscated license plates
• Process all paperwork from the Town of Hamburg Court including warrants, summonses and subpoenas
• Maintain records and gather statistics for Auto Accidents, warrants, DWI arrests, and crime reports
• Process Solicitor Permits - issue applications and conduct thorough background checks for all applicants
• Criminal background checks done for employment, military, pistol permits, and other government affiliates with proper identification or a signed waiver/release authorization.
• Notifications to local utility companies for street lights out in the Town of Hamburg
• Enter police reports for walk-in complaints and screen for information whether to refer to detectives or patrol

Questions concerning the Records Office can be directed to 648-5111 Ext 2426

Regular hours of operation are Monday - Friday 8:00am to 8:00pm
Call 648-5111 Ext 2502 for holiday and weekend availability.