El Paso Police Records Search
El Paso police records are handled by the El Paso Police Department Records Unit at 911 N. Raynor Street. The city sits on the far western tip of Texas along the Mexican border in El Paso County. More than 680,000 people live here. If you need to track down a police report, get a copy of an accident report, or search for case information from EPPD, you can do it online, by mail, or in person. The department processes about 150,000 reports each year. Police records in El Paso are public under Texas law, though active investigation files can be held back until a case is closed.
El Paso Overview
El Paso Police Records Unit
The EPPD Records Unit is at 911 N. Raynor Street, El Paso, TX 79903. This is the main office for all police records in El Paso. Staff handle incident reports, offense reports, accident reports, and supplemental case files. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call (915) 212-4000 for questions or to check on a report.
About 25 employees work in the Records Unit. EPPD runs the SunGard CAD/RMS system for electronic records. Most reports are stored digitally, but older files may still be on paper. You need a valid photo ID to pick up records in person. El Paso is a bilingual community, and Spanish language services are available at the office. Reports take 5 to 10 business days to become ready after the incident date.
| Office | EPPD Records Unit |
|---|---|
| Address | 911 N. Raynor Street El Paso, TX 79903 |
| Phone | (915) 212-4000 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | elpasotexas.gov/police-department |
Verified crime victims can get a free copy of their report. Rush processing is an option for an extra fee. Records retention follows state schedules from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
How to Request El Paso Police Records
You can request El Paso police records online, by email, by mail, or in person. The City of El Paso has an open records portal at elpasotexas.gov/open-records-request. That is the easiest way to start a request from home. Fill out the form and describe the records you need. Be specific about dates, names, and locations.
Email requests go to police.records@elpasotexas.gov. Written requests by mail should be sent to EPPD Records Unit, 911 N. Raynor Street, El Paso, TX 79903. EPPD must respond within 10 business days under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. If they want to deny a request, they have to ask the Texas Attorney General for an opinion within that same time frame.
You do not need a reason to ask for records. That is your right under the Texas Public Information Act. EPPD will redact things like Social Security numbers and medical information. Active investigation files can be withheld under Government Code Section 552.108.
Note: Body camera footage requests are processed through EPPD Internal Affairs, not the Records Unit.
The El Paso Police Department website has details on records requests, crime data, and community programs.
You can find open records links, regional command contacts, and crime statistics on this page.
El Paso Police Records Fees
Fees for El Paso police records are set by state law. The costs match what most Texas departments charge. Standard incident or offense reports cost $6.00 each. Certified copies are $8.00. Accident reports follow the same pricing.
Paper copies run $0.10 per page for standard and $0.15 for legal size. A CD or DVD is $1.00. Big requests that take a lot of work can trigger labor charges of $15.00 per hour after the first two free hours, with 20% overhead on top. If the total exceeds $40.00, EPPD sends you an estimate before doing the work. The first 50 pages are free when the records are stored in one location.
- Standard report: $6.00 per copy
- Certified report: $8.00 per copy
- Paper copies: $0.10 per page
- Labor (after 2 free hours): $15.00 per hour
- Overhead: 20% of labor charges
You can pay with cash, check, money order, or credit card at the Records Unit. Mail payments must be by check or money order payable to the City of El Paso.
El Paso Accident Reports
Accident reports from EPPD go into the TxDOT CRIS database. Officers file crash reports within 10 days under Texas Transportation Code Section 550.065. The reports stay confidential for 60 days, then become public.
You can buy a copy through the TxDOT CRIS portal. Search by name, driver license, or VIN. Standard copies cost $6.00 and certified copies are $8.00. You can also go directly to the EPPD Records Unit with the accident date, time, location, and involved parties. Having the report number makes it faster.
For crashes on I-10, US-54, or US-62, Texas DPS may be the responding agency. In that case, contact DPS for the report instead of EPPD. The Special Traffic Investigations Unit handles serious injury and fatal crashes in El Paso.
What El Paso Police Reports Include
Every El Paso police report starts with the date, time, and location of the incident. The complainant or victim section has the person's name, date of birth, and contact info, plus their statement. Suspect details go in when the person is known or described by witnesses.
The officer's narrative is the main section. It explains what happened in detail, what the officer saw, and what steps were taken. Property sections cover stolen, damaged, or recovered items with descriptions and values. Vehicle info includes year, make, model, color, plate number, and VIN. Offense codes come from the Texas Penal Code. Disposition codes show case status. The report carries the officer's name, badge number, and assignment. Evidence notes tell you if photos, prints, or physical items were collected.
Supplemental reports get added as the case moves on. You can ask for them using the same report number from the original incident.
El Paso Police Regional Commands
EPPD operates five regional command centers spread across the city. Each one covers a different part of El Paso. The department has more than 1,100 sworn officers on staff.
- Central Regional Command: 401 E. Franklin Ave, (915) 212-4200
- Northeast Regional Command: 9600 Dyer St, (915) 212-4300
- Northwest Regional Command: 6555 N. Mesa St, (915) 212-4400
- Pebble Hills Regional Command: 10780 Pebble Hills Blvd, (915) 212-4500
- Westside Regional Command: 4801 Osbourne Dr, (915) 212-4600
All El Paso police records from every regional command go into the same system. The Records Unit at headquarters handles all requests. EPPD has specialized units for homicide, narcotics, SWAT, a bomb squad, and tactical operations. The department takes part in border security task forces and has a citizen police academy for community members who want to learn more.
For non-emergency calls, use (915) 832-4400. Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips at (915) 566-TIPS. The VINE system lets victims track custody changes. You can also search statewide criminal records through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
El Paso Police Records Online
EPPD publishes crime statistics on its website. You can check recent data by area to see trends and patterns. The TDCJ Offender Search covers state inmates from El Paso cases. The municipal court handles traffic tickets and city ordinance cases. Requests for 911 recordings go through El Paso Emergency Communications, not the police records office.
El Paso County Police Records
El Paso is the county seat of El Paso County. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office handles areas outside city limits and runs the county jail. For county-level records and court filings, see the El Paso County page.
Nearby Cities
El Paso is the westernmost major city in Texas. The nearest qualifying cities with their own pages are farther away than in other parts of the state:
Lubbock • Midland • Odessa • San Angelo