Flower Mound Police Records
Flower Mound police records are managed by the Flower Mound Police Department at 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane in Denton County. The town has about 80,000 residents and sits in the northern Dallas-Fort Worth metro area between Lewisville and Highland Village. If you need a copy of an incident report, arrest record, or crash report, the police department records office handles those requests. You can file a request in person at the station, by mail, or through a public information request with the town. Most Flower Mound police records are public under Texas law. This page explains how to get them, what fees you will pay, and where to look for related records in Denton County.
Flower Mound Overview
Flower Mound Police Records Office
The Flower Mound Police Department operates out of 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane. The records office is inside the main station. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is closed on weekends and town holidays. Call (972) 539-0525 to check on a report or ask about the request process.
Flower Mound PD has more than 120 sworn officers. The town covers about 44 square miles in Denton County, with some portions also touching Tarrant County. All incident reports, arrest records, and crash reports filed by Flower Mound officers go through the records division. If you visit in person, bring a valid photo ID. That is standard for all records requests. Staff will look up reports by case number, date, location, or the names of the people involved.
| Office | Flower Mound Police Department - Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane Flower Mound, TX 75028 |
| Phone | (972) 539-0525 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | flower-mound.com/police |
Reports from recent incidents may take several days to get into the system. Call first to confirm a report is ready before you make the trip to the station.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement tracks officer certifications and complaints for all Texas peace officers, including those in Flower Mound.
TCOLE records cover licensing, training, and any disciplinary actions taken against officers across the state. These are separate from local police reports.
Getting Flower Mound Police Reports
You can get police records in Flower Mound three ways. In person at the station, by mail, or through the town website.
For in-person requests, go to 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane with your photo ID. Give the clerk the case number or the date, time, and location of the incident. Standard copies run about $6.00 per report. Certified copies cost more. Payment options include cash, check, and money order. Some closed case reports may be available the same day.
Mail requests go to Flower Mound Police Department, Records Division, 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane, Flower Mound, TX 75028. Include all the details you have about the report and a check or money order for the fee, made out to the Town of Flower Mound. The records division will mail the report once it is processed.
Online requests can be filed through the town website. Under the Texas Public Information Act, the department has 10 business days to respond. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Anyone can ask.
Flower Mound Police Records Fees
Fees for Flower Mound police records follow Texas law. Standard reports cost about $6.00 per copy. Certified copies run around $8.00. Crash reports from the TxDOT CRIS system cost $6.00 each.
Paper copies of other records are $0.10 per page. For big requests, the department may charge $15.00 per hour for labor after the first two hours plus a 20% overhead fee. If the total cost goes past $40.00, you will get an itemized estimate before they start. The first 50 pages are free when records sit in one place. Crime victims get one free copy of their incident report.
Note: Flower Mound is technically a town, not a city, but the police department operates the same as any city department in Texas.
Types of Flower Mound Police Records
Flower Mound PD keeps several types of records. Incident reports are the most common request. These are the reports officers write after responding to a call. Each has the date, time, location, and the officer's account of the event. Arrest records show who was booked, the charges, and custody details.
Crash reports document vehicle accidents. Officers file CR-3 forms that go into the statewide CRIS database run by TxDOT. You can buy copies there online after the 60-day confidentiality window per Texas Transportation Code Section 550.065. Offense reports, supplemental reports, and property reports are also on file. All use a case number you can reference when you make your request.
Some records have limits. Juvenile records are restricted under Texas Family Code Chapter 51. Records from active investigations can be held per Government Code Section 552.108. Once a case closes, most become public.
Police Records and Texas Law
The Texas Public Information Act protects your right to request records from Flower Mound PD. Government records are open unless a specific exception applies.
If the department denies your request, they must ask the Texas Attorney General for a ruling within 10 business days. The AG has 45 working days to decide. You can appeal in state district court if you disagree. Common exceptions include active investigations, juvenile data, and personal info like Social Security numbers.
Flower Mound Records Online
Several online tools help with records searches in the Flower Mound area. The VINE Link system tracks offender custody status for free. The TDCJ Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The Texas Judicial Branch portal has court records statewide.
Denton County offers records access through the district clerk and county clerk offices. These can be useful for court records tied to Flower Mound police cases. All free and available at any time.
Denton County Police Records
Flower Mound is in Denton County. While the Flower Mound PD handles records inside town limits, the Denton County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas. For a complete look at county-level police records, visit the Denton County page.
Nearby Cities with Police Records
Several large cities near Flower Mound have their own police departments. If the incident happened outside town limits, contact one of these agencies.
Lewisville is right next to Flower Mound in Denton County. Denton is to the north. Carrollton is southeast. Irving is south. Frisco and McKinney are to the northeast. Each runs its own police force and keeps its own records.