Delaware County Police Records Search
Delaware County sits just southwest of Philadelphia and is one of Pennsylvania's most densely populated counties. About 576,000 people live here, with Media as the county seat. Police records in Delaware County include arrest logs, incident reports, criminal court filings, and public safety data maintained by multiple agencies. The Delaware County Sheriff, District Attorney, and Open Records office each play a distinct role in records access. This guide explains how to find Delaware County police records through local offices, state systems, and online tools available to residents and the general public.
Delaware County Quick Facts
Delaware County Sheriff Police Records
Sheriff Siddiq Kamara leads the Delaware County Sheriff's Office. He made history as the first Liberian American sheriff in Delaware County and is among the youngest sheriffs in the United States. Sheriff Kamara is a military veteran who served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Before becoming sheriff, he worked as a police officer in Yeadon Borough and as a Special Agent with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.
Sheriff Kamara also served on the security detail for Governor Shapiro and founded the Fanta Bility Foundation, a community-focused nonprofit. His emphasis as sheriff is on professional training, accountability, and community-oriented service. These priorities shape how the Sheriff's office handles public records and community engagement.
The image below is from the Delaware County Sheriff's official page, which provides contact details and information about Sheriff's office services.
The Sheriff's office handles civil process, warrant service, court security, and prisoner transport. Sheriff's sales for real estate foreclosures are also managed through this office. For records requests to the Sheriff's office, written submissions are the recommended approach under 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104.
Delaware County District Attorney and Criminal Records
District Attorney Tanner Rouse leads the Delaware County DA's office. The mission of the office is to serve and protect residents with integrity, fairness, and transparency. The DA prosecutes all criminal cases in Delaware County and oversees major investigations alongside local police departments.
The image below is sourced from the Delaware County District Attorney's page, which outlines prosecutorial services and resources for crime victims.
Criminal records generated through DA prosecutions become part of the court docket maintained by the Clerk of Courts. Once a case concludes, those records are generally available to the public through the courthouse or the Pennsylvania UJS Portal. Active case files are not releasable while prosecution is ongoing.
Criminal history records in Delaware County fall under 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 9101-9183, the Criminal History Record Information Act. CHRIA governs access to criminal records and limits how that information may be used. The UJS Portal provides free online access to case dockets across all Pennsylvania counties, including Delaware.
Note: Juvenile records, sealed cases, and expunged records are not accessible through any public court records system.
Delaware County Open Records and Right-to-Know
Delaware County maintains a dedicated open records office to handle public records requests under 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104. The Delaware County Open Records page provides forms, instructions, and contact information for submitting a formal RTK request.
The image below comes from the Delaware County Open Records office page, which guides requesters through the RTKL process step by step.
Agencies in Delaware County must respond to RTK requests within five business days. Responses may grant full access, provide partial access with redactions, deny access with written reasons, or request a 30-day extension. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Electronic records may sometimes be provided at no charge depending on the format requested.
If a request is denied, you can file an appeal with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. The OOR handles appeals at no cost and can require agencies to release records if the denial was improper under state law.
Delaware County Police Records Infrastructure
Delaware County recently unveiled a modernized Emergency Telecommunications System in early 2026. This upgrade improves dispatch communications across all public safety agencies in the county. Better communications lead to faster response and more accurate incident records at the point of dispatch.
The county also launched an Open Data Hub for Data and Mapping Innovation. This tool provides public access to county datasets, including some public safety data. Residents can use the hub to review mapped data on incidents, resources, and county services.
The image below is from the Delaware County official website, which serves as the gateway to all county departments and services.
The county website at delcopa.gov connects residents to every county department, including the Sheriff, DA, Open Records, courts, and emergency management. It is the best starting point for any records search in Delaware County.
Delaware County declared a disaster emergency during Winter Storm Hernando, which demonstrates the county's active emergency management system. Emergency management records and declarations may be requested through the county's RTK process once the emergency period concludes.
PATCH Checks and State Records for Delaware County
The Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History system, PATCH, allows any person to request a statewide criminal background check through the Pennsylvania State Police. The cost is $22 per search. PATCH covers all Pennsylvania counties, including Delaware, and returns conviction records maintained under 18 Pa.C.S. §§ 9101-9183.
Submit a PATCH request through the PATCH overview page on the state website. Searches run by name and date of birth and results return quickly for online submissions. PATCH shows conviction records only. Arrests that did not result in conviction will not appear in PATCH results.
For vehicle crash reports involving Pennsylvania State Police in Delaware County, the cost is also $22. You can request crash reports through the PSP crash report page. Crash reports follow a separate process from criminal incident reports.
The image below is from the Bethlehem Township Police FAQs page, which provides guidance on how to request local police records in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Many municipal police departments in Delaware County have similar FAQ pages explaining their specific records request procedures. Contacting the department that handled a specific incident is often the fastest route to getting an incident report.
Sex Offender Registry and Crime Data in Delaware County
Pennsylvania's Megan's Law registry is searchable online at no cost. Use the Pennsylvania Megan's Law website to find registered sex offenders in Media, any Delaware County municipality, or by specific address or zip code. The registry lists names, photos, addresses, and offense details for all registered offenders.
Annual crime data for Delaware County is compiled through the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System. This resource provides offense counts and trends reported by law enforcement agencies across the state. Delaware County data covers all reporting municipal departments and the Sheriff's office.
Note: Crime statistics reflect reported offenses only and do not include all incidents known to law enforcement.
Nearby Counties
Delaware County borders Philadelphia and several southeastern Pennsylvania counties. If a records search involves activity near county lines, check these neighboring counties as well.