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1. How do I obtain a police report?

Accidents reports and offense reports are available after it has been finalized and approved by a Police supervisor. Only page one of the offense report is available to the public. Arrest reports are available to Attorneys under Discovery with the Municipal Court.

Accident reports can be obtained through mailing in payment, along with letter requesting the report or can be obtained by coming into the Police Department. Proof of identification is required to obtain police reports. For offense reports, requests must be made in person at the Police Department. View fees here.

2. How do I obtain a Tow Release?

The Tow Release must be picked up at the Edwardsville Police Department before a car can be released from the tow lot. If there is a hold on a vehicle for expired registration or proof of insurance, proof must be provided that the information is current before a Tow Release is given. Also if the vehicle was impounded for Driving While Suspended, a driver with a valid DL must be present to drive the car.
ONLY THE REGISTERED OWNER OF THE VEHICLE CAN OBTAIN THE TOW RELEASE. PROOF OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION MAY BE NEEDED TO SHOW OWNERSHIP.