Free Public Police Records Online Access

By Claire Dowell


When it comes to the process of obtaining comprehensive copies of New York police records, there are a couple of ways to go about it. One way is to go for the more conventional of the two, through official channels such as government information services and law enforcement agencies. Every county, city, and state has an assigned office that is tasked with the proper treatment of these types of data. Through these government agencies, any member of the public can access open records and documents as it was intended in the passing of the Freedom of Information Act in 1966.

When visiting these government agencies and local offices, you will be faced with certain procedures and requirements that all requesters must adhere to in order to get the information they are trying to acquire. Bear in mind that such processes do take time, since government agencies and offices can only process a few requests at a time due to the sheer number of individuals applying for these documents and the limited manpower. And the recent layoffs have certainly made things a lot more difficult.

In contrast, the better option to getting unbridled access to police reports and other relevant criminal history profiles is by way of commercial data retrieval services. These new age record providers are capable of distributing a wide array of background information and vital documents almost instantaneously. Nowadays, the Internet is chockfull of these types of information services, making it the most common method of acquiring virtually any public information and vital record available.

There are two basic types of online data providers, one is free and the other is not. The main goal for data search websites that offer free service is to increase the site's online traffic. The more hits a website gets, the better the earnings. That is how they make profit. With that said, one cannot expect to get the best service from these types of data providers. Just because you found an ad that promises you free access to New York police records and other vital information dossiers doesn't mean that you are going to get comprehensive, or even accurate, data.

On the other hand, paid data retrieval websites are obligated to provide the best quality service available. Since most of these types of service are membership-based, the site's survival depends on the number of registered members. And they earn their income through a one-time joining fee that gets a premium member unrestricted access to the site's all-inclusive database of vital information and criminal history profiles. This is not exactly free of charge; but if you really want the most accurate and comprehensive information, this is the type of service you should go for.

Now, why would anyone spend money on a service that may or may not be necessary at all? Well, we live in an information-driven society where everyone is susceptible to serious scrutiny and examination; especially those who have a criminal past that they want to keep from others. These days, employers are quite adamant in performing background checks and accessing police reports as a major part of the job screening process. This is how they can ensure the safety of the other employees and the business as a whole. You yourself may not have an official reason for wanting access to such information, but don't tell me that you are not the least bit curious as to what the government has on you! Who knows? You may even find discrepancies in your records that you will want to correct!




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