Records Division

Accident Reports

The Glen Carbon Police Department has partnered with Buycrash (https://buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com/ui/home) for accident reporting providing the accident occurred in Glen Carbon. All crash reports are available online within 72-hours of filing the report. There is a $10.00 fee that can be paid with a debit or credit card. You must know the date of the accident, the report number (which is given to you at the time of your accident) and have a valid debit/credit to obtain a copy of the report.

For residents who do not have a computer, computer access is available at the Village of Glen Carbon Library and the Senior Community Center. 

Police Reports

You can download and complete a Report Request Form and email it back to nblockton@glen-carbon.il.us Reports are $5 and there is an extra charge if there are photos. You must pick-up your report in person and will be required to show a photo ID.

Request are completed through our Records Division Monday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Tuesday- Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm in the order they are received. You will be contacted when your report is ready for pickup. If your request is not filled within 3 business days, please contact Coleen Schaller at (618)288-2627 or cschaller@glen-carbon.il.us 

If you are not directly involved in the case or if it is a pending case, the report cannot be released unless it is requested by an attorney. Citizens can make a request for a report that they are not directly involved in by completing a FOI (Freedom Of Information) request form. These requests must also be completed in person and must be approved by the Chief Of Police.