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Making a Request for records from the City of Newport News. You may request records several ways. Online through our FOIA Request Center. By mail or in person to: FOIA Officer, Department of Communications, 2400 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607. By phone: 757-926-8501.
DEFINITIONS. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): FOIA guidelines are covered under Chapter 37, Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia. The Freedom of Information Act addresses the release of public records and criminal history information to the public and others.
To request records, you may direct your request to our FOIA Officer. You may also contact the officer with questions you have concerning requesting records. Mailing Address: 2400 Washington Ave. Newport News, VA 23607. Phone: 757-926-8752. Fax: 757-247-2628.
The Records Unit manages and maintains the records of the Police Department. Personnel in this division will record information from Incident Based Reporting (IBR) reports, summonses, and crash reports, in addition to conducting criminal history checks and providing updated information, as necessary, to keep records current.
To request information from the Newport News Sheriff’s Office through the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), click the FOIA Rights and Responsibilities link to download our document with information on procedures, rights and responsibilities, and contact information to make such a request.
The PIO also handles Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for the Newport News Sheriff’s Office only. Click here to review and/or download our Rights and Responsibilities for FOIA compliance. NOTE: To make FOIA requests for any other agency in the city of Newport News, contact This email
Virginia Sample FOIA Request. [Date] Dear [custodian of records]: Under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, §2.2-3704 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records that [Describe the records or information sought with enough detail for the public agency to respond.