Search the PDAP database

Visit our website to use the search app.

This is our core feature, and will always be open to everyone.

Our database makes it easier to find existing data, enhancing our ability to answer questions and complete research projects about police systems. Ask a question → search for data → analyze and report.

Search tips

• Expect missing data. Most of our data is passively collected based on the needs and interests of our users. If you're looking for a specific record from a small town, we probably don't have it documented yet. Make a request and we'll help you out!

• Use the Record Types taxonomy to understand how we categorize things.

Searching with API

You can also use our API to browse the database.