Find Kenner Police Records
Kenner police records are maintained by the Kenner Police Department, which serves the city independently from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. If you need an incident report, arrest record, or other police document from an event that took place in Kenner, the KPD Records Division is the first place to contact, and this page covers what you need to know.
Kenner Police Records Quick Facts
Kenner Police Department
The Kenner Police Department is located at 500 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062. The main department number is (504) 712-2200, and the non-emergency line is (504) 712-2222. The Records Division handles records requests and can be reached at (504) 712-2433. The department website is at kenner.la.us.
Kenner has its own city police force, which is distinct from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. While JPSO covers unincorporated Jefferson Parish, Kenner falls within city limits and is served by KPD officers. When a crime or incident occurs inside Kenner, it is a KPD report, not a JPSO report. If your incident happened just outside Kenner in an unincorporated area, you would need to contact JPSO instead.
Records requests at KPD can be made in person at the department or by written request sent by mail. Valid photo ID is required for all records requests, particularly when the record involves a named individual. Fees may apply depending on the type and volume of records requested. Call (504) 712-2433 before your visit to confirm current fees and processing times.
| Address | 500 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (504) 712-2200 |
| Non-Emergency | (504) 712-2222 |
| Records Division | (504) 712-2433 |
| Website | kenner.la.us |
Public Records Rights in Louisiana
Louisiana's Public Records Act at La. R.S. 44:1 gives you the right to inspect and copy records held by law enforcement agencies, subject to exemptions. For KPD, this includes incident reports from closed cases, arrest records, and traffic data from resolved matters. Records tied to ongoing investigations, cases involving minors, sexual offense reports, and records that could expose undercover operations are exempt under La. R.S. 44:3.
The agency must respond to any public records request within three business days. If KPD denies your request, they must provide a written explanation stating which exemption applies. You can challenge a denial, and the burden is on the agency to justify keeping the record from you.
Criminal History Records
Full criminal background checks are not available through the Kenner Police Department. Louisiana restricts access to full criminal history records under La. R.S. 15:587. Those records are maintained by the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information, and access is limited to authorized agencies and individuals checking their own records.
If you need your own criminal history, contact LSP BCII at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Call (225) 925-6095. The office is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The total cost is $36. Your right to review your file is protected under La. R.S. 15:588. More at lsp.org/services/background-checks.
Crash Reports for Kenner Accidents
Traffic accident reports for crashes in Kenner are part of the Louisiana State Police statewide crash reporting system. Online copies cost $11.50 and are available after a 15-day wait. Fatal crashes require an in-person request after a 60-day hold. Go to lsp.org/services/crash-reports to search. You can search by report number or by driver name, date, and street.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
If an incident in the greater Kenner area occurred in an unincorporated part of Jefferson Parish rather than inside Kenner city limits, you would contact JPSO instead of KPD. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is at 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058. The main number is (504) 364-5300. JPSO also handles records for areas like Metairie, Marrero, and Terrytown, which have no city police departments of their own. The Jefferson Parish public records portal is at jeffparish.gov/420/Public-Records-Request.
Louisiana Department of Corrections
If a case from Kenner progressed to state incarceration, the Louisiana DOC maintains public information about state prisoners. Inmate lookup and public records resources are at doc.la.gov. This is separate from local arrest records and covers only those who have been convicted and placed in state custody.
Jefferson Parish Police Records
Kenner is part of Jefferson Parish. For parish-level records, including those from JPSO and the parish court system, see the Jefferson Parish page.
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