Teller County Sheriff Records

Teller County police records are maintained by the Teller County Sheriff's Office in Divide, Colorado. The office serves the mountain communities of Woodland Park, Cripple Creek, Victor, and Florissant. Sheriff Jason Mikesell oversees law enforcement operations across the county. Teller County sits at the base of Pikes Peak and includes rural areas and historic mining towns. Residents and visitors can request incident reports, arrest records, and crash reports from the sheriff's records division. Records requests follow the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act.

Teller County Sheriff's Office Contact

The Teller County Sheriff's Office keeps all police records for the county. This includes incident reports, arrest records, and jail booking logs. Sheriff Jason Mikesell leads the department. The main office sits on Highway 24 in Divide, Colorado.

Records staff can help you find the reports you need. You can call ahead to check if your record is ready. Some records may need time to process. The office serves all of Teller County.

Note: Call ahead to confirm record availability before visiting the office.

How to Request Teller County Police Records

Teller County police records can be requested in person or by mail. The Sheriff's Office handles all requests for records. You will need to provide details about the incident. Include the date, location, and names involved. The more details you give, the faster staff can find your record.

The office follows Colorado law when releasing records. Some records may be limited if they are part of an active case. Other records may need a formal request under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act. The Sheriff's Office reviews each request on its own.

To request Teller County police records, you should:

• Visit the office in Divide during business hours
• Bring valid photo identification with you
• Provide incident details including date and location
• Pay any required fees for copies

Records staff work to fill requests quickly. Most simple requests take a few days. Complex requests may take longer. The office will let you know if there are delays.

Types of Teller County Police Records Available

Teller County Sheriff's Office maintains several types of police records. Incident reports document calls for service. These include theft reports, property damage, and disturbance calls. Arrest records show bookings into the Teller County Jail. Crash reports cover vehicle accidents on county roads.

The Sheriff's Office also keeps jail booking logs. These show who was booked into custody. Records include the date, charges, and bond amount. Jail records are public in most cases.

Dispatch logs may also be available. These show when calls came in and what units responded. The logs do not always include full details. They serve as a basic record of police activity.

Note: Body camera footage and internal reports may have different release rules.

Police Records in Teller County Mountain Towns

Teller County includes several small mountain communities. Woodland Park is the largest city. Cripple Creek and Victor are historic mining towns. Florissant sits to the west of the county. The Sheriff's Office serves all these areas.

Each town has its own character and needs. Woodland Park sees more traffic due to its size. Cripple Creek has gaming and tourism. The Sheriff's Office handles records for all areas the same way. Residents in any town can request records from the main office in Divide.

The mountain terrain can affect response times. Weather may delay records processing in winter months. Staff work to keep services running smooth year round. Call the office if you have questions about delays.

State Resources for Teller County Records

Some records may also be found through state agencies. The Colorado State Patrol handles crashes on state highways. This includes Highway 24 where the Sheriff's Office sits. State Patrol records go through their Central Records Unit in Lakewood.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation keeps criminal history records. These show arrests from all over Colorado. You can search online through their Internet Criminal History Check system. This covers Teller County arrests too.

For open records questions, visit the Colorado Secretary of State CORA page. This explains your rights to public records in Colorado.

Nearby Counties to Teller County

Teller County sits in central Colorado near Pikes Peak. Neighboring counties share borders and may have related records. If an incident occurred near the county line, check with both offices.

Records from these counties must be requested from their respective sheriff offices.