How do I make a records request?

In compliance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act and upon proper request, the Bluffton Police Department will, within ten business days (except Saturday, Sundays and legal public holidays), notify the request has been received. Once that notification is made, the Bluffton Police Department will return the requested documents within 30 calendar days.

Records commonly considered to be public record include:

  • Call-for-Service
  • Incident Report
  • Offense Report
  • How to Request a Record

You can request a copy of a record by:

Freedom of Information




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