Below you will find a list of frequently-asked questions for our Sheriff Department. Click on the blue + symbol to open up and read the answers provided.
How can I obtain an accident report?
All police records services can be obtained by visiting Kent County Sheriff’s Department at the following locations:
KCSD Main Office
701 Ball Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 632-6200
M-F 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
KCSD North Sector Office
790 17 Mile Road NW
Kent City, MI 49330
Thursday and Friday, 8:30 – 4:30 p.m.
KCSD South Sector Office
8557 Kalamazoo Ave SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
These services include, but are not limited to:
- Police Reports (active cases are not released)
- Freedom of Information Requests
- Gun Permits
- Sex Offender Registry
- Fingerprints
- PBT’s
Citizens may also retrieve and print accident reports by providing the accident date and report number. Visit: https://www.accesskent.com and click on “online services”
Once there, click on “Accident Report” and follow the simple directions provided.
How do I file a police report?
Citizens can call 616-632-6100.
Citizens are also able to file a police report online by visiting: www.kcsdonline.com
There are several different incident types that can be entered online. Please just follow the simple directions provided on the website.
How do I contact the Sheriff Department?
For emergencies ONLY – call 9-1-1
For non-emergencies. contact 616-632-6100
Sgt. Todd Probst with the Kent County Sheriff Department has been assigned to the Cedar Springs office. He may be reached at:
- 616.696.1330, Ext. 308
- Email at todd.probst@kentcountymi.gov
