The Gurnee Police Department is committed to transparency and providing access to public records in accordance with Illinois law. Whether you need a copy of a police report or other department records, our Records Division is available to assist you.

Submit a FOIA Request

Many records can be obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. To help ensure a timely response, please provide as much detail as possible when submitting your request. Our staff will review your request and guide you through the process of obtaining available records.

Requesting Police Records

You can request police records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). You may use our FOIA request form or submit an email or letter.

In person:
Gurnee Police Department
100 N. O'Plaine Road
Gurnee, IL 60031

By email:
policerecords@police.gurnee.il.us

We respond to FOIA requests within 5 business days. We may need up to 5 additional business days if the request requires extra time. If this happens, we will send you written notice.

You may receive one of the following responses regarding your FOIA request:

  • Approval of your request
  • Approval of a portion of the request and denial of the remaining portion
  • Denial of the request
  • A request for more time
  • An offer to discuss ways to narrow the request
Some information may be redacted if it is exempt under FOIA laws.

Fees

FOIA fees for police records follow Village policy:

  • First 50 black and white pages: free
  • Each additional page: $0.15
  • CDs: $0.50
  • Postage: actual cost

Appealing a Denial

If your request is denied, you may ask the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor to review the decision. You may submit your appeal within 60 days of the denial.

Public Access Bureau
500 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, IL 62706
publicaccess@atg.state.il.us