Support Services

MSU Police and Public Safety's Support Services, which includes police records management and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) coordination, are intended to help the law enforcement functions at MSU operate smoothly and effectively. Here you can request services related to police records and personal or third-party background checks.

Services (3)

Personal Local Background Check

Use this form to request a check of your own name for any prior criminal contact with our agency. If records are found, they will be provided, or a Letter of Clearance will be issued.

Note: This is not a criminal history check. For statewide criminal history, visit ICHAT Home Page - ICHAT Menu (https://apps.michigan.gov/)

Police Records Request/Letter of Loss/Traffic Request

This service can be used for requesting the following:

- Copy of an adjudicated or closed police report
- Copy of Private Property Traffic Crash Report (Traffic Accidents can be purchased at https://tcps.state.mi.us/TCPS/login/welcome.jsp)
- Letter of Loss (Confirmation for lost, damaged, or stolen property)

Third-Party Background Checks

This form is for background investigators requesting a records check for applicant contact with our agency. Relevant records will be released only if a signed release form and a business card, or investigator credentials, are included.