Access Pullman Arrest Records
Pullman arrest records are public under Washington's Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, and are maintained by the Pullman Police Department in Whitman County. Requests go through the GovQA online portal or can be submitted in person or by mail at 260 SE Kamiaken Street, Pullman WA.
Pullman Overview
Pullman Police Department Public Records
The Pullman Police Department public records page explains the full request process for police records in Pullman. The department uses GovQA, an online records management portal, as the primary channel for submitting and tracking requests. You can also submit a request in person or by mail at 260 SE Kamiaken Street, Pullman WA. The records unit phone number is 509-334-0802.
Pullman Police only holds records for incidents that occurred within Pullman city limits and were investigated by Pullman Police Department officers. If an incident was handled by Washington State University Police, Whitman County Sheriff, or another agency, those records are held by that agency and cannot be accessed through the Pullman Police records system.
GovQA lets you create an account, submit a request, attach supporting documents, and track the status of your request online without calling in. After submission, the department has five business days to respond. They may make records available, send an acknowledgment with a timeline, ask for clarification, or issue a written denial. GovQA stores your request history, so you can reference old requests if needed.
| Address | 260 SE Kamiaken Street, Pullman WA |
|---|---|
| Phone | 509-334-0802 |
| Portal | GovQA online records system |
| Response Time | 5 business days |
| Governing Law | RCW 42.56 |
Personal Record Review and Police Clearance Letters
If you were arrested by the Pullman Police Department and want to review your own arrest record, you can do so for free by appointment. Call 509-334-0802 to schedule an appointment at the Records Unit. The inspection is in person only. No copies are made during the inspection. This process is for inspection of your own record only and does not include copies of documents.
Police Clearance Letters are a separate service that provides written documentation of your record status with the Pullman Police Department. A standard police clearance letter costs $10.00. A notarized original costs $20.00. These letters are commonly used for background checks, immigration applications, professional licensing, and similar purposes. They show what is on file with Pullman PD only and do not reflect records from other agencies.
If you need a clearance letter or record from WSU Police, Whitman County Sheriff, or another agency, contact those agencies directly. The Pullman Police Department cannot review or provide records from other agencies, and officers cannot discuss records held by WSU Police or other departments even if the incident happened in or near Pullman.
Criminal History and Conviction Records
Criminal history conviction records for Washington State are not available from the Pullman Police Department. The department holds its own incident and arrest reports, but conviction records are maintained by the Washington State Patrol. To get a statewide conviction history, use the WATCH portal, which charges $11.00 per name search. WATCH covers convictions from courts across all Washington counties, including Whitman County.
Court records for cases that went through Pullman Municipal Court, Whitman County District Court, or Whitman County Superior Court are searchable through the Washington Courts public name search for free. That system shows case filings, charges, and dispositions. It is maintained by the court system, not the police department, and covers records going back several years.
Criminal history access is governed by RCW 10.97.050, which sets rules on who can see arrest records that did not result in conviction. Those records are more restricted than conviction records. If you are looking for your own records, personal record review through an appointment at the Police Records Unit is the appropriate channel.
Victim notification for custody changes at Whitman County Jail or state correctional facilities is handled by VINELink. Registration is free and confidential. You can set up alerts online or by phone to be notified if someone's custody status changes.
Collision Reports and WSP Records
Traffic collision reports in Washington are typically handled by the agency whose officers responded to the scene. For collisions in Pullman, that may be Pullman Police, Whitman County Sheriff, or Washington State Patrol depending on where the crash happened and who was dispatched. Pullman Police collision reports can be requested through the GovQA portal or in person at the Records Unit.
For collision reports handled by the Washington State Patrol, there are two options. You can contact the WSP Records Section directly, or you can use LexisNexis BuyCrash, an online service that provides access to WSP collision reports. BuyCrash charges a fee and lets you search and download reports online without contacting WSP directly. This is often faster for reports from major highway incidents on state routes.
If you are not sure which agency holds the collision report you need, the Pullman Police Records Unit can usually tell you. Give them the date, location, and parties involved. If the record is not with Pullman PD, they will tell you which agency to contact.
Pullman and WSU Police Jurisdiction
Pullman is home to Washington State University, and the university operates its own police department, WSU Police. WSU Police handles incidents on university property and in university housing areas. Incidents that happen on campus go to WSU Police, not Pullman PD. The two agencies have overlapping geographic areas in some cases, but they maintain separate records systems.
If an incident happened on or near campus and you are not sure which agency responded, you can call Pullman PD at 509-334-0802 or WSU Police separately. Do not assume that because Pullman PD has a record, it covers everything that happened in the area. WSU Police records are held by the university and are not accessible through the Pullman Police GovQA system. The Pullman city homepage has contact information for all city departments if you need additional guidance.
Whitman County Sheriff handles incidents in unincorporated parts of Whitman County outside city limits. The county is largely rural. Most of the population in the county lives in or near Pullman, but incidents in smaller communities like Colfax, Garfield, or Palouse go to the Sheriff or the local police in those towns.
Whitman County Arrest Records
Pullman is located in Whitman County. For county-level arrest records, Sheriff's Office contact information, and Whitman County Jail booking data, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
Pullman is in the southeastern corner of Washington. Spokane is the nearest major city with its own arrest records page.