Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Freedom of Information Act requires that the COPS Office provide its
records to anyone who requests them in writing and providing a reasonable
description of the records requested. Certain records may be exempt from
disclosure under FOIA. To obtain information on how to make a FOIA request, see
the FOIA Fact Sheet or contact the
COPS FOIA Officer directly.
FOIA Contact
Gary L. Baude FOIA/PA Officer - Legal Division
1100 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 353-9864
FOIA Requester Service Center: (202) 514-1873
FOIA Public Liaison: Gary L. Baude, (202) 353-9864
Conventional Reading Room
The COPS Office does not maintain a conventional reading room at this time. An
Electronic Reading Room is available for viewing by the public.
Electronic Reading Room
The COPS Electronic Reading Room contains materials specifically identified by
the EFOIA (5 USC 552) Amendments of 1996. These materials include frequently
requested records, opinions, policy statements, and staff manuals/instructions
to staff, created on or after November 1, 1996. If you lack the
resources to access our Electronic Reading Room you can take advantage of a
computer made ready for electronic viewing of information maintained in our
Electronic Reading Room by scheduling an appointment with the COPS FOIA Officer
at the number listed above.
Frequently requested records
Staff Manuals and Instructions to Staff
Policy Statements
Final Opinions and Orders
- No records currently available
Additional current information about COPS and other U.S. Department of
Justice grant programs is available from the COPS Office Response Center at
800.421.6770. If you are looking for information about DOJ not related to the
COPS Office or community policing, please refer to the DOJ Reference Guide and
Component Information or the DOJ FOIA
website to direct your request to the appropriate office.
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