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The University of Kentucky Police Department’s Records & Evidence Division is responsible for maintaining and managing official law enforcement documentation related to incidents occurring within the University’s jurisdiction.

We are here to serve you with prompt, efficient service and a friendly, helpful staff ready to assist. Our team specializes in:

  • Providing collision reports 
  • Delivering incident reports 
  • Facilitating the return of found property

The University of Kentucky Police Department’s records system serves as the official location for incident reports, crime logs, collision reports, and other law enforcement records. The records function also plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with local and federal laws. 

Maintaining these records is essential to supporting criminal investigations, documenting officer actions, and ensuring accountability and transparency in police operations. In addition, the records division helps the department track crime trends, allocate resources effectively, and support strategic planning for campus safety.

Release of Reports

All reports are made available within 5 business days. 

Collision Reports

  • Files may be released in whole to participants of collisions at our service window, or at https://www.buycrash.com/
  • At https://www.buycrash.com/ enter:
    • State: Kentucky
    • Jurisdiction: University of Kentucky Police Department
      • You must select UK Police Department. Do not select Lexington Police Department.
    • Then enter your report number.

Incident Reports

  • The summary page can be issued at service window.
  • If further help is needed, we can assist you in contacting the UKPD records office.

Visiting UK Police Headquarters

Directions & Parking

UKPD is located at 152 Transcript Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508. When you turn onto Transcript Avenue from South Limestone continue down the one way street. The entrance to UKPD headquarters will be on your left. Across the street is the UKPD parking lot which has 3 visitor parking spots. 



Transcript Avenue One way street with red arrows displaying the entrance to Headquarters and the UKPD parking lot



UKPD Parking Lot

 

Inside the Building

Enter through the main front door and proceed to the 2nd floor to speak to a UKPD representative at the service windows for reception and/or records.