Search Cochise County Police Blotter

Cochise County police blotter records document arrests and incidents handled by the Cochise County Sheriff's Office based in Bisbee. This southeastern Arizona county borders Mexico and handles a mix of rural patrol and border-related law enforcement. The sheriff's office maintains all Cochise County police blotter data including arrest reports, incident logs, and jail booking information. You can request these records through their NextRequest online portal or by contacting the records division directly at the Bisbee office.

Cochise County Sheriff Police Blotter Records

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office maintains all police blotter records for incidents in unincorporated areas of the county. Deputies respond to calls ranging from traffic accidents to criminal investigations. Every incident generates a report that becomes part of the Cochise County police blotter.

Contact the records division at 520-432-9500 for help with your request. The sheriff's office is located at 205 N Judd Drive in Bisbee, AZ 85603. Staff can assist with searching for specific incidents and making copies. Cochise County police blotter records are available to anyone under Arizona's public records law.

Visit the Cochise County Sheriff website for information about department services and records access.

Offense reports cost $3.00 each. This flat fee covers most standard Cochise County police blotter reports. Longer reports or those requiring additional research may have higher fees.

Cochise County Online Records Portal

Cochise County uses NextRequest to handle public records requests online. This portal lets you submit requests from home and track their progress. The system emails you when your Cochise County police blotter records are ready for pickup or download.

Go to cochise-az.nextrequest.com to start your request. Create a free account and describe what Cochise County police blotter records you need. Include dates, names, locations, and any other details that will help staff find your records. The more specific you are, the faster they can locate what you want.

NextRequest tracks all your submissions in one place. You can see the status of pending requests, respond to questions from staff, and download completed records. This is the most convenient way to get Cochise County police blotter data if you cannot visit the office in person.

Note: Some requests take longer than others depending on complexity and staff workload.

Cochise County Jail Information

The Cochise County Jail holds people arrested by sheriff deputies and local police. Booking information from the jail becomes part of the Cochise County police blotter record. The jail processes new arrests around the clock.

Booking data includes the person's name, charges, booking date, and bond amount. This information is public in Arizona. You can call the jail to ask about specific inmates or request booking records through the sheriff's records division.

The jail also handles inmate visitation, phone calls, and commissary. If you need to contact someone in custody, the jail staff can provide information about visiting hours and rules. This is separate from requesting Cochise County police blotter records about the arrest itself.

Request Cochise County Police Blotter Records

You have several options for getting Cochise County police blotter records. Choose the method that works best for your situation.

The fastest option for most people is the NextRequest online portal. You can submit your request any time and track its progress. The portal accepts requests 24 hours a day. Staff process requests during regular business hours and will contact you if they have questions.

In-person requests work well if you are in the Bisbee area. Visit the sheriff's office at 205 N Judd Drive. Staff can search for Cochise County police blotter records while you wait if the request is simple. Complex requests may require you to return later or wait for notification.

• Online through NextRequest at cochise-az.nextrequest.com
• By phone at 520-432-9500
• In person at 205 N Judd Drive, Bisbee, AZ 85603
• By mail to the same address

Include the date of the incident if you know it. Names of people involved also help. Case numbers or report numbers speed up the search significantly if you have them.

Cities in Cochise County

Cochise County includes several incorporated cities with their own police departments. Incidents within city limits are handled by city police, not the sheriff. Their records are kept separately from Cochise County police blotter data maintained by the sheriff's office.

Cities in Cochise County include Bisbee, Douglas, Sierra Vista, Tombstone, and Willcox. None of these cities have populations over 50,000, so they do not have dedicated pages on this site. Contact each city's police department directly for their arrest logs and incident reports.

For incidents in unincorporated areas or on county roads, the sheriff's office has jurisdiction. Those records appear in the Cochise County police blotter system.

Nearby Arizona Counties

If you are unsure which agency handled an incident, it may help to check neighboring counties. Each maintains its own police blotter records.

• Pima County to the west
• Santa Cruz County to the southwest
• Graham County to the north
• Greenlee County to the northeast

Cochise County also borders Mexico. Border-related incidents may involve federal agencies like Border Patrol in addition to the Cochise County police blotter records from local law enforcement.