Graham County Police Blotter

Graham County police blotter records come from the Graham County Sheriff's Office headquartered in Safford, Arizona. This southeastern Arizona county includes the Gila Valley and portions of the Coronado National Forest. The sheriff's office maintains all police blotter data for incidents in unincorporated areas of the county. You can request Graham County arrest logs, incident reports, and booking records by contacting the sheriff's office directly or visiting the detention facility for current inmate information.

Graham County Sheriff Police Blotter

The Graham County Sheriff's Office serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the county. Deputies patrol rural areas, respond to calls, and investigate crimes. Every incident they handle generates Graham County police blotter records that are stored at the main office.

Call the sheriff's office at (928) 428-3141 for questions about police blotter records. The physical address is 600 W. Graham Canal Road in Safford, AZ 85546. Staff can help you understand the request process and what records are available.

Graham County is a smaller county with a more personal approach to records requests. Staff know the area well and can often help locate specific incidents if you have basic details like dates and locations.

Note: Graham County may have limited online resources compared to larger counties.

Graham County Detention Facility

The Graham County Adult Detention Facility processes all local arrests. Booking information from the jail becomes part of the Graham County police blotter record. The detention facility operates around the clock.

Call (928) 428-2455 for inmate information. Staff can tell you if someone is currently in custody and their basic booking details. This information is public in Arizona.

Graham County uses Access Corrections and Securus Technologies for inmate services including video visitation and phone calls. These are third-party services for communicating with inmates, separate from requesting Graham County police blotter records about arrests.

For copies of actual arrest reports or incident reports, contact the sheriff's records division rather than the jail. Jail staff handle custody matters. Records staff handle document requests.

Request Graham County Police Blotter Records

Getting Graham County police blotter records starts with contacting the sheriff's office. You can visit in person, call, or send a written request.

In-person visits work well for the Safford area. Go to 600 W. Graham Canal Road and speak with staff about what records you need. Bring details about the incident including dates, names, and locations. Staff can search while you wait for simple requests.

For mail requests, send a letter to Graham County Sheriff's Office, 600 W. Graham Canal Road, Safford, AZ 85546. Describe the records you need and include your contact information. Staff will respond with availability and fees.

• Phone: (928) 428-3141
• Address: 600 W. Graham Canal Road, Safford, AZ 85546
• Detention: (928) 428-2455

Fees for Graham County police blotter records vary by document type and length. Ask about costs when you submit your request.

Arizona Public Records Law

Graham County police blotter records are public under Arizona law. ARS 39-121 states that public records shall be open to inspection during office hours. You have the right to request and receive copies of most police reports.

Some records may have information redacted to protect certain individuals or ongoing investigations. The sheriff's office reviews each request according to state law. Most Graham County police blotter data including arrest reports, incident reports, and accident reports is available to anyone who asks.

You do not need to be involved in a case to request records. You do not need to explain why you want them. Arizona has strong public records protections.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Graham County borders several other Arizona counties. If you are unsure which agency handled an incident, nearby sheriff offices may have the records.

• Gila County to the north
• Greenlee County to the east
• Cochise County to the south
• Pinal County to the west

The San Carlos Apache Reservation borders Graham County. Incidents on tribal land may be handled by tribal police rather than the Graham County Sheriff's Office.