Records Requests & Other Services Provided by the Records Unit

Overview

The Records Department processes and maintains all paperwork and official records for incidents handled by the Middleton Police Department. 

Hours:
 Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM
 
Phone: 608-824-7360

Fax: 608-833-9990
Email the Records Department 

Middleton Police Public Records Request

All request for copies of police reports are handled by the Records Department. Request are accepted in person, via phone, fax or email. 

To submit a new Public Records request, click here.

The Records Department is typically able to complete a records request as soon as practical and without delay, generally within 10 days.  Once a request is received and the report is complete, the Records Department will contact you once your request has been completed. 

The City of Middleton requires payment at the time of delivery. 

Public Records Policy 

The Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) (18 U.S.C. § 2721) prohibits the disclosure of certain “personal information” or “highly restricted personal information” which originates from a State motor vehicle record. Under current controlling law, disclosure of each item “personal information” or “highly restricted personal information” must be justified by the specific permissible use identified below. Failure to provide such justification may result in redaction of the record requested. Such information shall not knowingly be disclosed or otherwise made available without the express consent of the person to whom the information pertains or unless specifically permitted by the DPPA. For purposes of determining whether such information should be released or redacted, please complete and return this form.

Traffic Crash/Accident Reports 

If you were involved in a reportable traffic crash and a City of Middleton officer responded to investigate the crash, a State of Wisconsin DT400 crash/accident form will generally be completed.  This form contains insurance and contact information for the involved parties and is typically requested for insurance or legal purposes.

The Middleton Police Department no longer provides copies of completed State of Wisconsin DT400 crash/accident reports.

All DT400 reports completed by Middleton officers will generally be available 10 days after the incident through the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

In most instances, insurance carriers only require an incident/document number to initiate a claim. You should have been provided with this information from the investigating officer.

Request a Copy of a Crash/Accident Report

To request a copy of a DT400 crash/accident report:

Online
 
Wisconsin Department of Transportation Crash Reports 
 Please note reports are not immediately available. Once completed by an officer they are transmitted to the State of Wisconsin.  Reports are generally available 10 days after the incident.

In order to request a copy of the report you will need your driver’s license number or the document/crash number (provided by the investigating officer).

Mail
 
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
 Crash Records Unit
 P.O. Box 7919
 Madison, WI 53707
 
Phone
 (608)266-8753

While the Middleton Police Department no longer provides copies of reportable DT400 forms, the Middleton Police Department will continue to maintain and provide non-reportable crash/accident reports as well as other related documents, including supplemental reports, photographs, and citations, which are still available for request from the Middleton Police Department by submitting a public records request.

Fingerprinting

Information on fingerprinting services offered by the City of Middleton Police Department can be found here

Service Fees ServiceFees