Allegheny County Police Records Guide
Allegheny County is the most populous county in western Pennsylvania, home to Pittsburgh and roughly 1.2 million residents. Police records here span a wide range of agencies: the Allegheny County Sheriff, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, dozens of municipal departments, and Pennsylvania State Police. Arrest records, incident reports, criminal case files, and warrant data are held across different offices depending on where an event occurred. This guide walks through each major source for Allegheny County police records and explains how to access them through official channels.
Allegheny County Quick Facts
Allegheny County Sheriff Records Office
Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus leads the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office at 436 Grant Street, Room 111, Pittsburgh, PA. The main phone number is 412-350-4700. The Sheriff's office handles civil process, warrant enforcement, court security, and maintains records related to those functions. Sheriff's sale records, levy notices, and service of process documents are all available through this office.
Residents can visit the office in person or submit a records request in writing. The Allegheny County website at alleghenycounty.us provides contact details and department listings. For criminal case records specifically, the Clerk of Courts is a better starting point than the Sheriff's office.
The Allegheny County Criminal Division is located at 436 Grant Street, Room 115, and can be reached at 412-350-5730. Certified copies of criminal court records cost between $10 and $25 depending on the document type. This office maintains adult criminal case files under standards set by 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 9101-9183, the Criminal History Record Information Act.
The image below is sourced from the Allegheny County official website, which serves as the main portal for all county department information including the $22 record check fee for PATCH requests.
The county website connects residents to dozens of departments, including those that maintain public safety records and criminal history data.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Allegheny County Records
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is the primary municipal law enforcement agency in Allegheny County. The Records Unit is located at 660 First Avenue, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The phone number is 412-255-2920. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Police report copies from the Pittsburgh Bureau cost $15.00 per report. You can visit the Records Unit in person or check the Pittsburgh police report filing and records page for more details. Reports for incidents occurring within Pittsburgh city limits are handled here. Events outside the city fall under municipal departments or the Pennsylvania State Police.
The image below comes from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police records and report page.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police serves a city of over 300,000 people, making it one of the busiest law enforcement records offices in western Pennsylvania.
The Pittsburgh Bureau operates multiple district stations throughout the city. Each district responds to incidents in its zone, but all police records are centrally managed through the Records Unit on First Avenue. If you are unsure which district handled an incident, the Records Unit staff can help locate the right file.
Note: Pittsburgh police report fees are set by city ordinance and may change. Confirm current fees before visiting or submitting payment.
Allegheny County Criminal Records and Court Portal
Court records for criminal cases in Allegheny County are searchable online through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Portal. This free tool covers Common Pleas Court filings and Magisterial District Court cases. You can look up cases by name, docket number, or other identifiers. Results show charges, case status, scheduled hearings, and dispositions.
Anthony G. Marcucio serves as Clerk of Courts at 436 Grant Street, Room 114, Pittsburgh. Phone: 412-350-4229. The Clerk maintains the official case records for adult criminal proceedings in Allegheny County. Certified copies are available for a fee through the Criminal Division office.
The Allegheny County Information Portal provides an additional online resource for public records searches. This county-run tool includes property data, court filings, and other public information in one searchable database.
The image below is from the Allegheny County Information Portal, an online database maintained by the county.
The Information Portal is updated regularly and can be a fast alternative to in-person records requests for many types of public data.
Allegheny County Right-to-Know Requests
Mark McCafferty is the Right-to-Know officer for Allegheny County. His office is at 542 Forbes Avenue, Suite 156, Pittsburgh. Email: righttoknow@alleghenycounty.us. Phone: 412-350-4766. Requests submitted under 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104 must receive a response within five business days.
Written requests may be submitted by mail, email, or in person. The county's RTK office processes requests for records held by county agencies, including the Sheriff, Clerk of Courts, and other departments. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for standard paper documents. Agencies may charge more for special formats or certified copies, which are priced separately.
If a request is denied, the requestor can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. The appeal must be filed within 15 business days of the denial. The Office of Open Records issues binding decisions on appeals within 30 days in most cases.
Individual municipalities within Allegheny County each have their own RTK officers. If you need records from a specific borough or township police department, you must contact that municipality's RTK officer separately. The county RTK office handles only county agency records.
Pennsylvania State Police Allegheny County Barracks
The PSP Moon Township Barracks covers parts of Allegheny County not policed by municipal departments. It is located at 449 McCormick Road, Moon Township, and can be reached at 412-787-2000. PSP incident reports from this barracks are available through the PSP Records Request portal.
The image below was sourced from Armstrong County PSP records data at co.armstrong.pa.us and illustrates the PSP barracks structure that serves multiple western Pennsylvania counties including Allegheny.
The Moon Township Barracks provides state police coverage for suburban and unincorporated areas where no local department operates.
Vehicle crash reports from PSP cost $22 each and are ordered through the state crash report request page. This applies to crashes investigated by PSP throughout Allegheny County. Crashes investigated by Pittsburgh police or municipal departments require requests to those agencies instead.
Note: PSP barracks have changed jurisdiction zones over time. If you are unsure which barracks covers a specific address, call PSP's main line at the PSP main page for routing help.
Allegheny County Jail and Inmate Records
The Allegheny County Jail is located at 950 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. The main number is 412-350-2000. Inmate lookup is available through the county's public portal at alleghenycounty.us. The tool lets you search by name for current inmates housed at the jail.
Booking records and jail intake information are separate from police arrest records. Arrest records reflect the law enforcement agency's actions. Jail records reflect the facility's custody records. Both types of records may be needed for a complete picture of a specific case.
Criminal history data maintained under 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 9101-9183 governs what the county can share about an individual's prior custody. The CHRIA statute sets access restrictions on certain sensitive record types and establishes rules for dissemination by criminal justice agencies.
PATCH and Megan's Law in Allegheny County
Pennsylvania's PATCH system provides statewide criminal history checks for $22 per search. Allegheny County records are included in PATCH results. Requests go through the PATCH overview page. Results reflect conviction data only, not arrests without conviction.
Sex offender registry searches for Allegheny County are available through the Pennsylvania Megan's Law website. You can search by name, city, or ZIP code to find registered offenders in Pittsburgh or any other part of the county. The registry is maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police and updated regularly.
Nearby Counties
Allegheny County is surrounded by several counties in western Pennsylvania. Records for incidents near county borders may be held by neighboring agencies.