Fort Worth Police Records
Fort Worth police records are kept by the Fort Worth Police Department Records Management Division at 505 W. Felix Street. The city has more than 900,000 people and sits in Tarrant County. If you need to find an incident report, get a copy of an accident report, or look up case info from FWPD, there are ways to do it online, by mail, or in person. The department handles close to 250,000 reports each year. Police records in Fort Worth fall under the Texas Public Information Act, which means most reports are open to the public once an investigation wraps up. You can search for Fort Worth police records through the city's open records portal or go straight to the Records Management office.
Fort Worth Overview
Fort Worth Police Records Division
The FWPD Records Management Division is the main place to get police records in Fort Worth. It sits at 505 W. Felix Street, Fort Worth, TX 76115. Staff there can pull up incident reports, offense reports, accident reports, and case supplements. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can call them at (817) 392-4225 to check on a report or ask about what you need to bring.
About 35 staff members work in the Records Division. They use the Tyler Technologies New World system for records management. That means most reports are stored both on paper and in a computer system. Older records might be in off-site storage, which can add time to your request. Bring a valid photo ID when you go in person. Spanish language help is on hand if you need it.
| Office | FWPD Records Management Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 W. Felix Street Fort Worth, TX 76115 |
| Phone | (817) 392-4225 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | fortworthtexas.gov/police |
Reports usually take 5 to 10 business days to show up after the date of the incident. If you need something fast, ask about rush processing. There is an extra fee for that. Crime victims can get one free copy of their report with a valid ID.
How to Get Fort Worth Police Records
There are a few ways to get police records in Fort Worth. You can go to the Records Division in person, send a request by mail, or use the City of Fort Worth's online open records portal. Each method has its own steps. The online route is the quickest way to start, but not all records can be sent electronically.
For online requests, go to the City of Fort Worth Open Records portal. Fill out the form with as much detail as you can. Include the date, the location, and the names of people involved. FWPD has 10 business days to respond under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. If they plan to deny your request, they must ask the Attorney General for a ruling within that same window. You can also email requests to policerecords@fortworthtexas.gov or fax them to (817) 392-4226.
To request Fort Worth police records by mail, send a written request to FWPD Records Management at 505 W. Felix Street, Fort Worth, TX 76115. Be as specific as you can. Broad or vague requests may get turned down. You do not have to give a reason for asking. That is the law in Texas.
The Fort Worth Police Department website has more details on how to submit requests and what forms you might need.
Note: FWPD may redact or withhold records tied to active investigations under Texas Government Code Section 552.108.
The Fort Worth Police Department website has information on records requests, crime data, and department services.
From this site you can find links to the open records portal, crime statistics, and contact details for each patrol division.
Fort Worth Police Records Fees
FWPD charges set fees for copies of police records. These fees come from state law and apply to all requests. Here is what you can expect to pay:
- Standard incident or offense report: $6.00 per copy
- Certified incident or offense report: $8.00 per copy
- Accident report: $6.00 per copy
- Certified accident report: $8.00 per copy
- Paper copies: $0.10 per page (standard) or $0.15 per page (legal size)
- CD or DVD: $1.00 per disc
For big requests that take a lot of staff time, FWPD can charge $15.00 per hour for labor after the first two hours. There is also a 20% overhead charge on top of labor costs. If the total goes past $40.00, they have to send you an itemized estimate first. You can pay with cash, check, money order, or credit card at the office. If you pay by mail, send a check or money order made out to the City of Fort Worth.
The first 50 pages are free if the records sit in one spot and do not need a lot of work to pull. That is part of the Texas Public Information Act. Victims of crimes do not pay for their first copy.
Fort Worth Accident Reports
Accident reports in Fort Worth follow a two-track system. FWPD officers must file crash reports within 10 days of the incident under Texas Transportation Code Section 550.065. Those reports then go into the statewide CRIS database run by TxDOT.
You can buy a copy of a Fort Worth accident report online through the TxDOT Crash Records Information System. Search by name, driver license number, or VIN. Reports cost $6.00 for a standard copy or $8.00 for a certified one. Keep in mind that crash reports stay confidential for the first 60 days after the incident. After that, they become public.
You can also ask the FWPD Records Division for the report directly. Provide the date, time, and location of the crash, plus the names of people involved. If you have the report number, that speeds things up. For crashes on state highways like I-20, I-30, or I-35W, you may need to contact Texas DPS instead. The FWPD Traffic Investigation Unit handles serious injury and fatal crash cases on its own.
What Fort Worth Police Reports Include
A Fort Worth police report has several sections. It starts with the date, time, and exact address of the incident. The report lists the victim or complainant with their name, date of birth, contact info, and statement. If a suspect is known, their name and physical description go in. Witness details are there too.
The officer narrative is the core of the report. It describes what happened, what the officer saw, and what steps were taken. Property sections list stolen or damaged items with values. Vehicle info shows year, make, model, color, license plate, and VIN when a car is involved. Offense codes tie back to the Texas Penal Code. Disposition codes show if a case was cleared, remains open, or was unfounded. Each report also has the officer's name, badge number, and supervisor sign-off.
Supplemental reports add follow-up details as a case moves forward. These can include new witness statements, evidence findings, or updates on an arrest. You can request supplements using the same report number.
Fort Worth Police Patrol Divisions
FWPD covers a large area with five patrol divisions spread across the city. Each one has its own station. If you do not want to go all the way to Records Management, you can ask at a patrol station for help with a records request. Here are the main ones:
- North Division: 2925 E. Belknap St, (817) 392-4000
- South Division: 3131 W. Seminary Dr, (817) 392-4100
- East Division: 7301 Oakmont Blvd, (817) 392-4200
- West Division: 4736 Western Center Blvd, (817) 392-4300
- Traffic Division: 2500 University Dr, (817) 392-4400
The department has more than 1,600 sworn officers along with civilian staff. Specialized units handle homicide, robbery, narcotics, financial crimes, gang violence, and auto theft. FWPD also runs a cold case unit, a SWAT team, mounted patrol, air support, and a lake patrol. The Real Time Crime Center gives officers up-to-the-minute data during active incidents.
Fort Worth police records from any division all feed into the same Records Management system. It does not matter which station took the original report.
Note: For non-emergency issues, call (817) 392-4222 instead of 911 to report minor incidents or ask questions.
Fort Worth Police Records Online Tools
FWPD has a few online tools that can help you search or track police records. The FWPD website links to most of them. Crime mapping data is available so you can see recent incidents in any part of the city.
The Texas VINE system lets victims sign up for custody notifications. If someone you reported gets booked or released, you get an alert. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division runs the statewide criminal history search, which includes conviction records from Fort Worth cases. A name-based search costs $3.00 per credit. Fingerprint checks cost $25.00.
For state prison records, the TDCJ Offender Search shows current inmates and their facility info. Fort Worth's municipal court handles traffic tickets and some city ordinance cases. Crime Stoppers takes anonymous tips at (817) 469-TIPS if you have information on a case.
Body-worn camera footage requests go through the FWPD Legal Affairs Division. These are handled separately from standard report requests. Calls to 911 are processed through Fort Worth Emergency Communications, not through the police records office.
Tarrant County Police Records
Fort Worth sits in Tarrant County, and the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for areas outside city limits. The county also manages jail records and court filings. For records from the county level, check the Tarrant County police records page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities near Fort Worth also have their own police departments and records systems. You can check these pages for records from those areas:
Arlington • Dallas • Grand Prairie • Mansfield • Irving • Denton