Freedom of Information Act
The Town of Tappahannock is committed to transparency and open government. As part of this commitment, we adhere to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which provides access to public records held by state and local government entities.
FOIA requests may be submitted to the Town of Tappahannock for review. While most public records are accessible under FOIA, certain records may be exempt from disclosure due to privacy laws, security concerns, or other legal protections.
For FOIA inquiries or to submit a request, please contact:
Thomas D. Carter
Chief of Police
Email: tcarter@tappahannock-pd.gov
Phone: (804) 443-3992
FOIA Request Template
For your convenience, the Town provides an editable template to help you prepare your FOIA request. Once completed, the request may be emailed to the contact listed above.
Download the FOIA Request Letter Template
The Town strives to process FOIA requests as promptly as possible and in accordance with the response timeframes established by Virginia law.
For additional information about your rights and responsibilities under FOIA, please visit the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council website.