The California Public Records Act (CPRA) describes individuals eligible to obtain copies of records, as well as detailing any exemptions. Those eligible for the release of records includes:

1. The victim
2. The authorized representative of the victim
3. An insurance carrier against which a claim has been and/or might be made
4. Any person suffering bodily injury, property damage or loss

If you fall under one of the eligible categories above, please follow the steps below to obtain a copy of your report:

1. Complete and Print a Request for Release of Police Records
2. Fill out a check or money order for $1.00 made payable to: THE CITY OF TORRANCE
3. Make a copy of your valid photo ID
4. Drop-off or mail in the completed Request for Release of Police Records, check/money order, and copy of valid ID to:

Torrance Police Department

ATTN: Records Division

3300 Civic Center Drive

Torrance, CA 90503

If you do not fall under one of the eligible categories, you are still eligible to receive certain information on calls for service based on CPRA. The Torrance Police Department is happy to assist you in obtaining or reviewing any records, documents, or reports to which you are legally entitled.

For assistance please contact our Records Division at (310) 618-5529, or you may place a request, pursuant to CPRA, directly to the Torrance City Clerk located in City Hall, 3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503. You can also visit their webpage to make a Public Records Act Request online.