Record Request - City of Wauwatosa

Public Information

Open records requests are an important tool for people to access information that is available to the public. Before filing an open records request, check the crime map or contact the public information team ([email protected]) to see if the information is already publicly available. This can save time and resources for both the requester and the agency.

Police document requests

We encourage you to make requests digitally through one of the following ways:

Phone: (414) 471-8430
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (414) 471-8447

Otherwise, requests can be made in person at the Wauwatosa Police Department 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Audio and Video Records Request Form

This form is to be used for all requests of audio and video media. Due to provisions outlined in 2023 Wisconsin Act 253, this is the only avenue to submit an audio or video records request to the Wauwatosa Police Department.

Important Notes Before You Start:

2023 Wisconsin Act 253 permits law enforcement agencies to require the requester (you) to provide written certification confirming specific criteria related to the request.

Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.35(3)(h), law enforcement may charge reasonable fees for certain audio and video requests. Charges depend on total footage duration and staff time for necessary redactions.

Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.35(3)(h)a, agencies may charge a fee audio or video footage in certain cases. If your request does not qualify under one of the statutory exemptionsExemptions are properties that are exempt from local taxation by state law. They are required to file a form that must be reviewed by the local assessor by March 1., prepayment will be required.

Warning: Providing False Information is Illegal:

Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.35(3)(h)a, knowingly misrepresenting your intended use of this footage may result in a $10,000 forfeiture per violation. If it is suspected that false information is being provided, it is the policy of this agency to pursue this matter to it’s logical conclusion.

2023 Wisconsin Act 253 Certifications

Responses to these questions may or may not result in a fee. Please refer to 2023 Wisconsin Act 253 for further information.

"*" indicates required fields

Company

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Are you directly involved in this incident, a legal representative, or otherwise specifically authorized by the courts to obtain this video?*

Yes

Have you made 10 or more public records requests to the Wauwatosa Police Department this calendar year?*

Yes

Do you certify that you will not use this video for financial gain?*

Yes

Your Contact Information (Optional but Recommended)

Note: Per 2023 Wisconsin Act 253, In order to qualify for exemptions from redaction costs, you must identify yourself.

Full Name

Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Suffix

Business Name (If Applicable)

Email*

Phone*

ext.*

Incident Details

Please provide as much information about the case/incident as possible, as this will help us locate and complete your request.

Case Number

Date of Incident*

Location of Incident*

Name(s) of Subjects Involved

What Type of Request Are You Making?

Wisconsin Law on Releasing Body Camera Footage

Videos may contain redactions or be entirely withheld if they contain information not subject to disclosure under Wisconsin Law.

Estimated redaction time ratio: 30 minutes of work for every 10 minutes of video.

Notice for Fee and Prepayment

Should this agency require a fee, you will be notified prior to processing and redaction. A prepayment for redactions will be required in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 19.35(3).

Final Acknowledgment

Type Your Name or Initials in the Box Below to Act as Electronic Signature on this Form*