Records Introduction
General Information
The Dallas Police Department Records Section maintains, processes, and releases official police records in accordance with state and federal law. The Section provides timely access to public information while protecting confidential and legally restricted data.
Police reports reflect information provided at the time of reporting. Classifications are preliminary and may change as investigations develop. The Dallas Police Department does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or final disposition of reported information.
Services
Police Reports
- Offense and incident reports
- Accident (CR-3) reports
- Insurance-related copies
Open Records Requests
- Processing requests under the Texas Public Information Act
- Legal review and required redactions
Court & Subpoena Records
- Certified records
- Responses to subpoenas and court orders
Report Verification
- Confirmation of report numbers and incident documentation
For investigative updates, contact the assigned investigative unit.
Legal Authority
Records are released in accordance with:
- Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552)
- Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
- Texas Transportation Code
- Dallas Police Department General Orders
- State records retention requirements
Certain requests may require review by the Texas Attorney General’s Office prior to release.
Confidential Information
Some information cannot be released by law and will be withheld or redacted, including;
- Juvenile records (in most cases)
- Active investigative details
- Personal identifying information
- Protected victim information
- Medical or mental health records
All records are reviewed to ensure compliance with applicable laws prior to release.
Online Availability Limitations
Not all reports are available online. The following types of incidents are typically excluded:
- Sex-related offenses
- Incidents involving juveniles
- Cases involving sensitive victim information
- Suicide-related incidents
- Evidence or property details
- Suspect and witness information
For access to additional records, a formal Public Information Request may be required.
How to Request Records
Requests may be submitted:
- Online through the City of Dallas Open Records Portal
- By mail
- In person
Public Information Act requests must be submitted in writing.
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