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DCJS allows individuals to obtain and review their own criminal history record, commonly known as a rap sheet, for the purpose of challenging the accuracy and completeness of that record; this process is known as a personal record review.

Individuals may also request a copy of their own criminal history record for personal use. If no record exists, a statement to that effect will be provided.

Please note: The media and others cannot request criminal history records/rap sheets for another person. Access to New York State criminal history record information maintained by DCJS is only permitted if there is a state regulation or law, federal law or local law of a New York State village, town, city or county that specifically authorizes a fingerprint-based criminal history record check for employment or licensing.

• Phone: 518-457-9847 or 518-485-7675
• Email: [email protected]

Staff are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.

Incident Based Reporting: [email protected] 

Uniform Crime Reporting: [email protected]

Office of Human Resources Management

Phone: 518-485-1704
Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

State Identification Bureau

For questions about fingerprints submitted to DCJS (arrest, employment or licensing), call:
518-457-6061

DNA Databank, Commission on Forensic Science, and Laboratory Accreditation Program

Phone: 518-457-1901
Fax: 518-457-9384
Email: [email protected]

Office of Program Development and Funding

Administration: 518-457-8462
Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (Byrne/JAG): 518-457-8422
Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Grants: 518-457-8404
State Aid Programs: 518-485-9905
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grants: 518-457-9726
Youth Justice: 518-457-3670

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 518-457-2667

Accreditation

Use this mailbox for questions concerning the Law Enforcement Accreditation Program: [email protected]

Course Approvals

Use this mailbox for questions about basic or in-service training courses for police officers and peace officers: [email protected]

General Policing

Use this mailbox for questions concerning in-service training programs other than traffic related programs: [email protected]

Security Guards / Security Guard Applicants

Any questions regarding security guard registration cards or licensing issues should be directed to the NYS Department of State at (518) 474-7569.

Please visit the NYS Department of State Index of Licensees and Registrants for more information. If you completed mandated security guard training and it is not reflected on the Department of State website, please contact the Security Guard Training school you attended to correct the missing record(s).

Use this mailbox if the training school refuses to assist in the rectifying of training records: [email protected]

Please include the following data:

• your name,
• date of birth,
• course name(s),
• course date(s),
• school name, and
• the person you spoke to at the school

Unfortunately, if the security guard school where you attended training is no longer in business, and has not submitted required records to DCJS, you will need to take the training again.

Security Guard Training School Directors and Instructors

Use this mailbox for all questions concerning security guard training courses, schools, and instructors: [email protected]

Police Officers and Peace Officers

Use this mailbox to request training and registry records for police officers and peace officers: [email protected]

All responses will be sent to the requestor’s email address. Please include the following data:

• Brief description of the request,
• Requestor’s full name,
• Last four digits of the Social Security Number*,
• Date of Birth,
• Please include the name(s) of the employer(s).

*Pursuant to the New York State Personal Privacy Protection Law, DCJS is authorized to collect personal identifying information as part of a public safety agency record.  Personal identifying information on this form shall not be revealed, released, transferred, disseminated or otherwise communicated orally, in writing, or by electronic means other than to the registrant.  Disclosure of personal identifying information is voluntary.  Refusal to provide personal identifying information shall not result in the denial of any right, benefit, or privilege.

Traffic Safety

Use this mailbox for questions concerning in-service training programs in traffic related topics: [email protected]

Phone or Fax

• Phone: 518-457-2667
• Fax: 518-457-0145

Mail

• New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
  Office of Public Safety
  80 South Swan St
  Albany NY  12210

Phone: 518-457-8828
Email: [email protected]

Phone: 800-346-3543
Email: [email protected]

Phone: 518-457-7301
Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Search Requests: 800-262-3257
Phone: 518-417-3384
Email: [email protected]

Staff are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.