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Police Records Division

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1. How do I obtain a copy of a police report/records?

You can obtain a copy of a police report either in person, by mail (with a self addressed stamped envelope) or by fax. If requesting a copy in person please call ahead to ensure the report you are seeking is ready and available. We will need the case report number or the date and location of the incident and the names of the parties involved in order to process your request. If your request is vague or in too broad of terms, a representative of the Norwich Police Department may call or write you in an effort to acquire information or clarification for the purpose of assisting us in our search for records and expediting a response to your request.

* TO REQUEST A POLICE REPORT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC PLEASE CLICK HERE

2. How can I get my fingerprints done?

Fingerprinting service is provided by: Biometric Identification Services

Appointments can be made by calling: 860-345-2331

Services are provided on the 2nd and 4th FRIDAY of every month.

FLAT RATE: $25.00

For additional hours and locations CLICK HERE

3. How do I apply for a pistol permit?

PLEASE PRINT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Instructions and requirements for pistol permit applicants: CLICK HERE

2. CT PISTOL PERMIT APPLICATION

3. Fingerprint Privacy Act

4. CCHRS Applicant Web Portal User Manual: Fingerprint users manual

Required documents and applications can be submitted in person to: 

Norwich Police Department Records Division 

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

860-886-5177 

4. Are police reports/records "public information"?

Police reports, calls for service, and arrest information are, for the most part, public information, with specific exceptions as outlined in the Freedom of Information Act, C.G.S. section 1-210. All reports and computer-documented incidents are screened and redacted for any information that is not available to the public before release.

5. How much do copies of police reports/records cost?

The fees are as follows: Police/Accident reports ...........................................$ .50 per page (uncertified). Accident reports may also be purchased online. You will need to know the date of the accident as well as the correct spelling of one of the drivers involved. Certified reports $1.00 for first page, $ .50 each page thereafter. Photos (plain paper color) $1.00 each. Photos may also be placed on a CD at a cost of $ 1.00 per disk and $1.00 per photo. Incident printouts/Dispatch logs (given in the event that a police report was not taken) $ .50 per page. Fees for requests for Faxed replies: Local calls - $ .75 per page Long Distance calls - $1.25 per page Payments are requested in either cash, certified bank check, business check or money order made payable to the City of Norwich. No personal checks are accepted. Reports must be paid for at the time of pick-up.

6. The insurance company says it is my responsibility to obtain a copy of my accident report. Is this correct?

This matter is between you and your insurance company. Most insurance companies do provide this service for you.

7. I asked for a report and was told I could not have it. Why is that?

Some examples of records not otherwise available to the public for which records were compiled are if the disclosure of the records would result in disclosing (A) the identity of informants not otherwise known or the identity of witnesses not otherwise known whose safety would be endangered or who would be subject to threat or intimidation if their identity was made known, (B) signed statements of witnesses, (C) information to be used in a prospective law enforcement action if prejudicial to such action, (D) investigatory techniques not otherwise known to the general public, (E) arrest records of a juvenile, which shall also include any investigatory files, concerning the arrest of such juvenile, compiled for law enforcement purposes, (F) the name and address of the victim of a sexual assault or injury or risk of injury, or impairing of morals under CGS section 53-21, or of an attempt thereof or (G) uncorroborated allegations. For further information please consult the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act.

8. I just got arrested; can I get a copy of my arrest report?

Complete (un-redacted) copies of incident reports on which an arrest is made are not available from the Police Department until all charges are adjudicated in court and dependant upon the case disposition. For victims of crime, copies of incident reports may be available through the victim’s advocate at the court. For persons arrested, copies of incident reports are available from your attorney or from the Public Defender’s Office (depending on who is representing the arrestee).

9. Do you do criminal background checks?

As all arrests are public information you can obtain a local (Norwich only) background check for a $15.00 fee. No personal checks are accepted.

For Statewide criminal background checks follow the link: Connecticut State Police

10. How can I find out the status of my case?

To learn about the status of your case, please call (860) 886-5177 to be directed to the officer who took the original report. If he/she is unavailable, you will be transferred to his/her voicemail where you may leave a message.

11. How do I know who is investigating my case?

Major felony cases are investigated by the Detective Division. You may call (860) 886-5561 ext. 4 for the appropriate Detective, be provided with the Detective's name, and the answer to any general questions.

12. Will you call me when my case comes to closure?

The individual Officer/Detective assigned are responsible for maintaining contact with the victim(s) in his or her cases.

13. Will you call me if my property is found?

If your property is recovered during an investigation, the Officer/Detective will notify you. In some cases, the recovered property becomes evidence in a criminal court case and cannot be released without a court order.

14. How do I get my property back?

Once your case is disposed of in Court and a court order is sent to the NPD Evidence Custodian you will be contacted by phone or mail with instructions how to make an appointment to retrieve your property.

15. Why does it take so long to get property back when it is held as evidence?

Property booked in as evidence of a crime is held until sentencing or dismissal. If no charges are filed, property is held until the statute of limitations has expired (five years for most felony cases, one year for misdemeanor cases) or the court authorizes the release of the property, whichever is sooner.

If a firearm is among the items requested, a background investigation must be conducted in order to verify the legal owner is eligible to possess the weapon.

16. Why must I make an appointment to claim my property?

Appointments are scheduled so an Evidence Custodian can be made available to handle your case.

17. If I find and turn in any other property (i.e. money, jewelry, etc.), may I later claim it?

Yes. Except for firearms, other weapons, and contraband items any other property turned in as found property may be returned to the finder. There is a six month waiting period during which the owner may claim lost property. After six months has passed the finder may claim the property.

18. Does the police department hold property auctions?

The Norwich Police Department Property Room does not hold auctions of abandoned or recovered property, including bicycles.

Auctions are held by the State of Connecticut Office of the Examiner of Seized Property (860) 706-5051. These auctions include property turned over to the State by the Norwich Police Department.

19. Can I find out if there is an arrest warrant for me or somebody else?

Persons wishing to know if an arrest warrant exists may not get this information over the phone. Anyone wishing to know if they have an active arrest warrant must inquire in person at the police department operations window and bring a valid form of identification.

20. I would like to look into getting a pardon for my past transgressions; how would I do that?

The Connecticut Pardon Team may be able to assist you in getting a pardon for your Connecticut offenses.

21. What permits are required and available through police department?

Please note no permit applications will be processed after 4:00 p.m.

Amusement Machine Arcade License –
Six or more machines … $25.00 per year
Source – City Ord. Sec. 5-14

Junk/Second Hand Articles Dealers Permit –
Fee … $10.00 per year
Source – City Ord. Sec. 21-11

Vendor License (Peddlers/Hawkers) –
Fee … $200.00 per year
Veterans … No Fee
Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations … Fee Waived
Source – City Ord. Sec. 15-1

Auctioneer License –
Residents …………………………. No Fee
Nonresidents ……………………… $250.00 per year
Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations . $10.00 per year
Source – City Ord. Sec. 15-1

Solicitor Permit –
No fee
Source – City Ord. Sec. 15-14

Lodging House License –
Fee … $50.00 per year
Source – CGS 21-48

Pistol & Revolver Permit –
Carry … $70.00 – 60 day temporary state license
Sale … $200.00 per year
Source – CGS Sec. 29-30

State pistol permit information

Purchasers of Precious Metals, Stones & Jewelry License –
Fee … $10.00 per year
Source – CGS Sec. 21-100

Pawnbrokers License –
Initial Fee … $50.00
Renewal …. $25.00 per year
Source – CGS Sec. 21-40

Secondhand Dealers License –
Initial Fee … $250.00
Renewal … $100.00
Source – CGS Sec. 21-40

Raffle/Bazaar Permit –
Class 1 Raffle … $25.00
Class 2 Raffle … $10.00
Class 3 Bazaar . $10.00 per day
Class 4 Raffle … $ 5.00
Class 5 Raffle … $40.00
Class 6 Raffle … $50.00
(City half of fee – split with State)
Source – CGS Sec. 7-176

Payments are requested in either cash, certified bank check, business check or money order made payable to the City of Norwich. No personal checks are accepted. Permits must be paid for at the time of pick-up.

It is the policy of the Norwich Police Records Division to provide copies of records in lieu of original documents. This policy is established to provide for the protection of records and to prevent interference with the regular discharge of Norwich Police Records Division duties. The right to examine original records does not require inspection of original documents that contain information that is exempt from disclosure. The Norwich Police Records Division acts reasonably if it furnishes a copy of the original document, with the exempt material redacted (blanked out).

22. What do I need to know about opening a pawn shop, buy/sell precious metals, gems, coins or be a second-hand dealer?

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR PAWNBROKER, PRECIOUS METALS, GEMSTONES AND COINS DEALER AND/OR SECONDHAND DEALER LICENSES

Application Fees

Pawnbroker (Sec. 21-40 CGS) - Initial application $50.00 / annual renewal $25.00
(Shall also file at the Police Department, a bond with competent surety, in the penal sum of $2,000)

The payment of renewal fee and surety bond will be waived if person holds a license as a Secondhand Dealer

Precious Metals, Gemstones and Coins Dealer (Sec. 21-100 CGS) - $10.00 annually

Secondhand Dealer (PA11-100, sec. 10) – Initial application $250.00 / annual renewal $100.00
(Shall also file at the police Department, a bond with competent surety, in the penal sum of $10,000.00)

*All fees are payable by business check, certified bank draft, money order or U.S. Postal money order.

A license issued for one category does not allow a person to engage in activity applicable to another category. A separate license must be obtained for each category.

Any person and/or firm who has made prior application to and has satisfactorily met the statutory requirements to engage in or transact business in this State pursuant to Sec. 12-409 CGS and who desires to conduct business as a licensed pawnbroker, precious metals / gemstones and coin dealers and or a secondhand dealer within the City of Norwich as defined by Public Act 11-100 of the General Statutes shall meet the following requirements as established by the Chief of Police (hereinafter identified as the “Issuing Authority”);

1) Complete the appropriate application and addendum for the specific license desired and return the form with the statutory fee (listed above) to the Norwich Police Department, 70 Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360. License applications can be obtained from the Records Division during regular business hours or by calling (860) 886-5561.

2) ALL applicants shall have their fingerprints taken at the Norwich Police Department. Three separate fees must be paid with three separate checks or money orders. All fingerprinting fees are non-refundable.

(a). $10.00 for town residents, $20.00 for out of town residents cash only.

(b). $16.50 fee, bank check or money order made out to the “Treasurer, State of Connecticut” which will be submitted to the Connecticut State Police Bureau of Identification for a criminal history/records check from the FBI.

(c). $50.00 fee, bank check or money order made out to ““Treasurer, State of Connecticut” for the State criminal history/records check.

Per statute, the “Issuing Authority” shall not grant a license to any applicant upon documentation or finding that the person is a “convicted felon”.

3) ALL applicants shall submit photocopies of the following documents at the time of
Application;

- Current driver’s license
- Birth certificate OR
- Social security card
- Connecticut Sales and Tax Permit - issued by the Commissioner of Revenue Services, 25 Sigourney Street, Hartford, Telephone (860) 297-5962 or (800) 382-9463
- Proof of bond from competent surety if required

4) Incomplete applications or those submitted without the proper supporting documentation shall be returned to the applicant.

5) Each Person engaging or transacting in such business must be licensed.

Applications approved by the Chief of Police will result in the issuance of a permit as a licensed pawnbroker, precious metal and gem stone dealer, or second hand dealer. Such permits will be valid from the date they are signed by Chief of Police and will expire on December 31st of each year.