The Montclair State University Police Department retains the original documents generated by the Police Department. Copies of criminal and non-criminal investigation reports and/or other incidents reported to the Police Department may be obtained through the Records Bureau between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). The Montclair State University Police Department is governed by the provisions of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and will disseminate reports and other relevant statistics in accordance with these guidelines.
Crash/accident reports can now be obtained online by visiting crashdocs.org.
Please Note: Reports are typically ready for release 5–7 days after the incident.
Please forward the completed form, signed and dated, to the Montclair State University Police Department Records Bureau online at records@montclair.edu. The form can also be filled out and submitted in person. You will be required to attach a photo ID when completing the form. Please be advised, reports cannot be released without proper identification. A copy of the report can be picked up at the Records Bureau located in the Abbott and Costello Center or can be e-mailed to the requestor upon request.
Please Note: Reports are typically ready for release 5–7 days after the incident.
Requests can be made via e-mail, fax or in person. Discovery requests could take up to 10 days to process.
- Email: records@Montclair.edu
- Fax: 973-655-4049
Requests for Student Conduct Records can be directed to deanofstudents@montclair.edu.
The Custodian of Records, within University Counsel, is responsible for accepting and responding to the public’s requests for records pursuant to New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”).
Request Information Email (OPRA Email Delivery)
If you have completed the Open Public Records Request Form and selected email delivery, please also complete the Email Public Records Request Form and submit it along with your request.
If you have lost property on campus, you may file a Citizen’s Report at Police Headquarters. If the item is located,
you will be contacted. You may also check the Student Center Lost and Found Inventory.
If you find unattended property, promptly contact University Police at 973-655-5222, or bring the property to Police Headquarters or the Student Center Information Desk. The Police Department cannot accept items of clothing or food.
Recovered items may be picked up (with proper identification) at the Police Substation in Abbott and Costello Hall, First Floor, The Village at Little Falls. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (summer hours may be adjusted).
For questions or special arrangements, call 973-655-7783.
The Records Bureau
Montclair State University Records Bureau
The Village, Abbott and Costello Center
139 Clove Rd.
For special arrangements, contact Records and Property at 973-655-7783.
Fax Number: 973-655-4049
Email: records@Montclair.edu