Video/Materials Request

Per Executive Order No. 2021-1, individuals who have filed misconduct complaints may request the release of body-worn camera footage, in-car camera recordings, and Chicago Police Department reports by completing the form below. Such requests may only be submitted by the subject of the incident, their attorney, or their parent/legal guardian.

Are you requesting video and/or other materials from an alleged police misconduct incident?*
- Yes
- No
A formal complaint must be filed with COPA for the incident in question, and a log number must be assigned. If you do not know your log number, please call (312) 746-3609 and select option 4 when prompted.
Are you the subject of the alleged misconduct incident?*
- Yes
- No
- I am the parent or legal guardian of the subject
- I am an attorney who represents the subject
A subject is the person who is the subject of alleged misconduct. The subject can also be the complainant if the complaint is self-reported. A case can have multiple subjects of the alleged misconduct is applied to multiple individuals.
The release of video and other materials under the process outlined in Executive Order No. 2021-1 is only eligible when:
1. A formal complaint has been filed with the Civilian Office of Police Accountability with an associated log number; and
2. The requestor is the subject of the misconduct complaint or is the subject’s parent/legal guardian or an attorney making the request on their behalf.
If you are requesting video or other materials associated with an event or interaction with a Member of the Chicago Police Department that does not have a formal complaint or you are someone other than the subject, please visit Chicago.gov/publicrecords.

Subject Name*
First Last
Attorney Name*
First Last
Parent or Legal Guardian Name*
First Last
Email Address Filed on Complaint*
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Email Address*
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Phone
Log Number of Complaint*
If you do not know your log number, please contact us by calling (312) 746-3609 and choosing option 4 when prompted.
Date of Incident*
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