Slidell Police Records
Slidell police records are maintained by the Slidell Police Department for incidents inside Slidell city limits, and by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office for incidents in surrounding unincorporated areas. This page explains how to request police records in Slidell, including incident reports, crash records, and arrest documents, along with the key contacts and procedures for each agency.
Slidell Police Records Quick Facts
Slidell Police Department
The Slidell Police Department is at 2112 Front Street, Slidell, LA 70458. The main line and non-emergency number is (985) 643-3131. The Records Division can be reached directly at (985) 646-4344. The department website is at slidell.la.us. Records requests can be made in person at the department or by mail. Some accident reports may be available through online channels depending on how the report was filed.
When you go in person, bring valid photo ID. For mailed requests, include the incident date, location, case number if you have it, and the names of people involved. State the type of record you need clearly. Fees apply to most records requests. Call (985) 646-4344 before your visit to confirm what is available and what the current fee is. Processing time varies based on how busy the division is and the complexity of the request.
| Address | 2112 Front Street, Slidell, LA 70458 |
|---|---|
| Main/Non-Emergency | (985) 643-3131 |
| Records Division | (985) 646-4344 |
| Website | slidell.la.us |
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement in unincorporated parts of St. Tammany Parish and serves many communities in the Slidell area that fall outside city limits. The STPSO is at 300 Brownswitch Road, Slidell, LA 70458. This is actually in the Slidell area itself, which is convenient for residents. The main number is (985) 276-1000.
If an incident occurred just outside Slidell city limits, the STPSO would likely have the report rather than SPD. Both agencies serve the same general area, so if you are not sure which one responded to a specific incident, calling both is the safest approach. STPSO records requests go through their Records Division; call the main line and ask for routing to Records.
Louisiana Public Records Law
Under La. R.S. 44:1, public agencies in Louisiana must make non-exempt records available within three business days of a valid request. The Slidell Police Department and STPSO are both subject to this rule. If SPD denies a request, they must provide a written explanation citing the applicable exemption under La. R.S. 44:3. Records from active investigations, juvenile cases, sexual offense reports, and undercover operations are the most commonly withheld under these exemptions. For pending criminal cases, only the initial report may be available under La. R.S. 44:3(A)(1).
Crash Reports for Slidell Accidents
Traffic accident reports for crashes in and around Slidell are available through the Louisiana State Police crash report system. Online copies cost $11.50 after a 15-day wait. Fatal crash reports are not released online; those require in-person request after 60 days. Search at lsp.org/services/crash-reports. You can search by report number or by last name, date, and street. The LSP Traffic Records Unit page has additional context at lsp.org.
Criminal History Records
Full criminal history records are not public in Louisiana under La. R.S. 15:587. Slidell PD cannot give a background check report to a private individual asking about another person. Criminal history is held by the Louisiana State Police BCII. To check your own record, contact BCII at 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Phone: (225) 925-6095. Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $36. You can review your own file under La. R.S. 15:588. Details at lsp.org/services/background-checks.
DOC Records
If someone arrested in Slidell was later convicted and placed in state custody, the Louisiana Department of Corrections has inmate records available to the public. Visit doc.la.gov for inmate lookup and DOC public information contacts. These records are separate from the local records held by SPD and STPSO.
St. Tammany Parish Police Records
Slidell is the largest city in St. Tammany Parish and sits near its eastern border. For parish-level police records, STPSO contacts, and court system information, see the St. Tammany Parish page.
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