Public records request guide
Educational guidance only — not legal advice.
- Identify the agency that may hold logs (city PD, county sheriff, etc.).
- Ask for ALPR / Flock audit logs, policies, retention schedules, and sharing agreements for a defined date range.
- Keep requests narrow enough to reduce fees; broaden only if needed.
- Track deadlines and follow up in writing.
Use the free FOIA / records request generator, or purchase the Report + Action Toolkit for editable templates.