Records & Information Process Services
Records and Information Process Services (RIPS) manages the archival records of NSW Police Force, in keeping with a commitment to the identification, implementation and delivery of information products that guarantee a high level of service.
RIPS oversees a Records Access and Research Program, which manages access to NSW Police Force archives and inactive records. This program also provides for reference and research assistance to all NSW Police Force staff and the public.
In addition, RIPS oversees a recordkeeping program which sets a benchmark for NSW Government departments and other police organisations world-wide.
Records created by NSW Police Force
To know more about the types of records created by NSW Police Force, click here.Access to NSW Police Force Archives
To know more about requesting access to archival records managed by RIPS on behalf of NSW Police Force, click here.
Disposal of NSW Police Force Records
To know more about the rules governing the disposal of NSW Police Force records, click here.
Reference Documents
The following information can be accessed for additional background to NSW Police Force records and history:
NSW Police Force History: A Bibliography
NSW Police Force Records - State Records 'Archives in Brief'
Background to Police Station Records
Contact Us
For further information about RIPS' services, please phone (02) 8835 9079 between the hours of 8.30 am and 4.30 pm Monday-Friday, or send an email to RIPSREC@police.nsw.gov.au