Puyallup Arrest Records Lookup
Puyallup arrest records are public under Washington's Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, and are processed by the Puyallup Police Department's Records Support Services division in Pierce County. The division handles public disclosure requests, police report intake, and several related services including fingerprinting and concealed pistol license applications.
Puyallup Overview
Puyallup Police Records Support Services
The Puyallup Police Records Support Services page covers how the division operates and what services it provides. The division is staffed by one records supervisor and two records clerks. They handle police report intake, public disclosure requests under RCW 42.56, concealed pistol license applications, fingerprinting for city residents, and serve as the first point of contact for people visiting the police department in person.
All records requests are reviewed under the PRA (Public Records Act) and the department's own Public Records Act policy. The department has an online request form that you can submit through the department's website. After submission, staff review what was requested and respond within five business days. They may provide the records, send an acknowledgment with a timeline, ask for clarification, or issue a written denial citing the specific exemption.
Fees for Puyallup police records: paper copies cost up to $0.15 per page. Collision reports cost a flat $6.50. CD or DVD copies of electronic records cost $2.00 each. Body-worn camera footage requires completing a specific form on the department's website before the request is processed. The division will not start working on BWC requests without that form.
| Division | Records Support Services |
|---|---|
| Paper Copies | Up to $0.15/page |
| Collision Reports | $6.50 |
| CD/DVD Copies | $2.00 each |
| Response Time | 5 business days |
| Governing Law | RCW 42.56 |
Online Records Portal
Puyallup Police operates an online portal at puyalluppdwa.permitium.com for several self-service functions. Through the portal, you can submit a records request online, apply for a concealed pistol license if you reside within Puyallup city limits, and access other department services. The portal is available outside of normal business hours, which is helpful if you cannot get to the department in person during the day.
For records requests submitted through the portal, make sure you include as much identifying information as possible. Case number, incident date, time, address, and names of people involved all help staff locate the correct record quickly. If you have a case number, include it. Case numbers are the fastest way to pull a specific report.
Body-worn camera requests are a slightly different process even if submitted online. You must complete the specific BWC request form from the department's website before staff can process the request. If you submit a general records request and include BWC footage in the scope, staff will prompt you to also complete the BWC form. Have that ready when you submit to avoid delays.
Collision Reports and Traffic Records
Police Traffic Collision Reports (PTCR) for incidents in Puyallup are not processed by the Puyallup Police Department. Traffic collision reports go through the Washington State Patrol. To get a collision report for an incident in Puyallup, contact WSP at (360) 570-2355 or use LexisNexis BuyCrash, an online service that provides WSP collision reports for a fee without requiring you to call WSP directly.
The Puyallup Police Department does hold other traffic-related records, including citations issued by Puyallup officers. Those records can be requested through the Records Support Services division using the online form or by contacting the department directly. Citations are different from collision reports, and the process for getting them is standard PRA request procedure.
If you need a collision report and are not sure whether it was handled by WSP or Puyallup PD, call the Records Support Services division. Staff can usually tell you which agency handled the call based on the date, location, and parties involved. This saves time compared to contacting both agencies separately.
Fingerprinting and CPL Services
Puyallup Police Department offers fingerprinting services, but only for residents who live within Puyallup city limits. Fingerprinting is by appointment only. Call the department to schedule. This service is used for background checks, professional licensing, federal applications, and other purposes where official fingerprinting is required. The department will not fingerprint non-residents or walk-ins without an appointment.
Concealed pistol license applications can be submitted through the Permitium portal for residents who live within Puyallup city limits. Non-residents must apply through their city or county of residence. If your home address is in Puyallup, you submit through Puyallup PD. If your address is in the unincorporated Pierce County area or another city, contact the appropriate agency for that jurisdiction.
Criminal history searches for CPL purposes go through a background check process that is separate from public records requests. The department conducts the required background check as part of the CPL application process. You do not need to request your own criminal history separately for a CPL application submitted through Puyallup PD.
For statewide conviction history outside of CPL purposes, use the Washington State Patrol WATCH portal at $11.00 per search. Court records are available through the Washington Courts public name search for free. Criminal history dissemination rules are set by RCW 10.97.050.
Pierce County Jail and Booking Records
Arrests made by Puyallup Police that result in booking send individuals to the Pierce County Jail in Tacoma, which is operated by the Pierce County Sheriff. Basic booking information is public under RCW 70.48.100. You can find out someone's name, booking date, charges listed at booking, warrant type, charging agency, court date, bail amount, and release date. Other jail records are not public.
For custody status alerts, VINELink provides free notification when someone's custody status changes at a Pierce County jail or state facility. Registration is confidential. You can set alerts for release, transfer, or other changes without identifying your relationship to the person you are tracking.
Pierce County Arrest Records
Puyallup is located in Pierce County. For county-level arrest records, Pierce County Sheriff information, and county jail booking data, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities near Puyallup in Pierce County include Tacoma, Lakewood, South Hill, and Spanaway.