As a victim in a pending criminal case, how can I find out if the defendant has been bailed or released from jail?

Contact the Police Department Records Unit at 310-379-2477 extension 2305.

How do I obtain a copy of a police report?

Who may obtain a copy of a crime report?

• The victim(s)
• An authorized representative of the victim
• Any person suffering bodily injury, property damage or loss
• An insurance carrier against which a claim has been made and/or might be made

 What is required to obtain a copy of a crime report?

•  Photo Identification (one of the following):
  1. State or Federal identification card
  2. Driver license
  3. Passport
  4. Other identification accepted by the Redondo Beach Police Department depending on the type of report
• A completed Request for Reports/Records form

What are the fees to obtain a copy of a crime report?

• The fee for a crime report is $20.00
• The victims of crimes are not required to pay a fee
• Forms of payment accepted
  • Cash
  • Check
  • We are unable to accept credit or debit cards.

When are copies of crime and incident reports available for release to the public?

• Crime reports are usually available three to five days after an officer writes the report.
• Conditions for release of crime reports
  1. A report with no suspect information
  2. A citizen-authored incident/crime report
  3. A lost or found property report
  4. An incident report generated by a call for service when a crime was not documented
• Crime reports will not be released if the disclosure would
  1. Endanger the safety of a witness or other involved party
  2. Endanger the successful completion of the investigation or related investigations

If I am a suspect named in the crime report, can I obtain a copy of the crime report from the Police Department?

•  A suspect/arrestee named in a crime report for a pending case may not obtain a copy of the crime report from the police department.
• An arrestee named in a crime report for a pending case may obtain a copy of the crime report through the discovery process at the court.
  1. If the charge is a felony, contact the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office at (310) 222-3552.
  2. If the charge is a misdemeanor or infraction, contact the Redondo Beach City Prosecutor's Office at (310) 379-2477 x 12376.
• A suspect may obtain a copy of a crime report after the case has been adjudicated.  Redactions will be made to comply with state and federal law.

How do I report a burglary?

If this is happening now, call 9-1-1. You will be asked questions that will assist the officers in apprehending the suspect(s).

If you have just discovered a burglary that has already occurred, call the Police Department at 310-379-5411.

How do I report child abuse?

If this is happening now, call 9-1-1.

If this is not happening now, but you desire a police report, call the Police Department at 310-379-5411.

If you do not want to call either of the above numbers, you may also call the Department of Children and Family Services Child Abuse Hotline at 800-540-4400.

How do I report cruelty to animals?

Call our Animal Control immediately at 310-318-0611 and give us the appropriate information on the suspected abuse.

How do I report drug dealing?

To report drug dealing that is happening right now, call the Police Department at 310-379-5411.

To provide Detectives with information on suspected drug dealing, call 310-379-2477, Ext. 2640.

You may also provide anonymous information at 1-800-78-CRIME or www.WeTip.com.

How do I report gang activity?

To report a crime in progress, call 9-1-1.

To report a gang gathering or loitering, call the Police Department at 310-379-5411.

To provide information on gang activities that are not occurring right now, call Detectives at 310-379-2477, Ext. 2714.

You may also leave anonymous information at 1-800-78-CRIME or www.WeTip.com.

How do I report graffiti?

If this is happening now, call the Police Department at 310-379-5411.

If you are reporting graffiti that has already occurred, call the Graffiti Hotline at 310-318-0685, and leave the requested information. They will handle documentation of the crime and arrange for clean up, if necessary.

How do I report information about a crime?

If you know of information that may assist police officials in investigating a crime, please call 310-379-5411.

If your information concerns a crime that is happening now, call 9-1-1.

You may also provide anonymous information at 1-800-78-CRIME or www.WeTip.com.

How do I report spousal abuse?

If this is happening now, call 9-1-1.

To report a crime that has already occurred, call the Police Department at 310-379-5411.

For additional domestic violence resources, please call the Redondo Beach Police Domestic Violence Advocate Program at (310) 379-2477 ext. 2336

How do I report welfare fraud?

To report welfare fraud in California, call:

California Department of Social Services Fraud Bureau
Welfare Fraud Hotline
1-800-344-TIPS (8477)

How do I start or join a neighborhood watch?

Contact the Community Based Policing Office at 310-379-2477 extension 2493

How do I report a hate crime?

If this is occurring now, call 9-1-1.

If this is not in progress, call the Police Department at 310-379-5411.

You may also provide anonymous information at 1-800-78-CRIME or www.WeTip.com.

How/When do I use Small Claims Court

You can contact the Small Claims Court at (310) 419-1396. The Small Claims Court is located at the Inglewood Courthouse located at One Regent Street, Inglewood, CA.  The courthouse is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the Clerk's Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except court holidays. Small Claims Court handles civil cases asking for $10,000.00 or less. Small Claims Court is designed to be simple, quick, and cost less than a regular civil lawsuit.  In Small Claims Court there are:  No lawyers; No rules of evidence and No juries.  If you are suing, then you are the plaintiff. If you are being sued, then you are the defendant. Both the plaintiff and defendant can be called claimant or parties. For more information please visit the Los Angeles Superior Court’s webpage at:  http://www.lacourt.org/division/smallclaims/smallclaims.aspx

 You can also contact the City Attorney's office at (310) 318-0655 and ask for a Small Claims Court informational booklet to be mailed to you.

I am a battered woman (with children) where can  I find help?

Assistance for battered women may be found at :
L.A. Commission on Assaults Against Women,  213-462-1281.
http://laccw.lacounty.gov/About-Us