Search Irving Police Records
Irving police records are managed by the Irving Police Department, a CALEA-accredited agency that serves the city from within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The department runs a Real Time Crime Center and a Records Unit that processes public requests for incident reports, arrest data, and other case files. Irving is in Dallas County, so county-level records go through the Dallas County Sheriff's Office and District Clerk. Whether you need a copy of a report from a recent incident or want to look up an older case, this page covers how to get police records in Irving and what resources are available at the state and local level.
Irving Overview
Irving Police Records Office
The Irving Police Department is where you go for most police records tied to incidents in the city. The Records Unit handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and other case documents. Irving PD is a well-staffed department that operates a Real Time Crime Center to track and analyze crime data across the city.
Irving sits in Dallas County. That means felony court records go through the Dallas County District Clerk. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail. If someone was arrested by Irving PD and then booked at the county jail, some records may sit with the sheriff's office rather than the city police department.
| Office | Irving Police Department - Records Unit |
|---|---|
| Phone | (972) 721-2518 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | cityofirving.org/police |
You will need a valid photo ID for in-person requests. The staff can search by report number, date of incident, or the names of the people involved.
How to Find Police Records in Irving
Several options exist for finding police records connected to Irving. For statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division runs a name-based search system. It costs $3 per search plus a transaction fee. The system pulls from the Computerized Criminal History database, which holds over 15 million conviction records going back to 1975.
Crash reports from Irving are filed with the TxDOT CRIS system. You can search by name, license number, or VIN. Standard copies cost $6 and certified copies cost $8. Reports have a 60-day hold before they go public.
For people in state custody, the TDCJ Offender Search is free. It shows inmates, parolees, and people on mandatory supervision. The database updates every night and goes back to 1980.
You can also check court records through the Texas Courts website. Dallas County uses an online system for case lookups that covers both criminal and civil filings in district and county courts.
Requesting Irving Police Records
The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to request records from Irving PD. You do not need to explain why you want them. Put your request in writing and describe the records as clearly as you can. The department has 10 business days to respond.
If the department thinks some records should be kept private, they must ask the Attorney General for a ruling within 10 business days. The AG then has 45 working days to decide. Common reasons for withholding records include active investigations under Texas Government Code Section 552.108 and juvenile information.
Copy fees are $0.10 per standard page. The first 50 pages may be free depending on where the records are stored. If the total goes over $40, you get an estimate before work begins. Labor charges of $15 per hour can apply for large or complex requests.
Irving Police Department Portal
The Irving Police Department website at cityofirving.org/police provides information on department services, contact details, and how to submit records requests.
From this site you can find phone numbers for the Records Unit and learn about community programs the department runs. Irving PD is one of the larger agencies in the DFW metroplex.
The Texas VINE system lets victims track custody changes for offenders booked in Dallas County or any other Texas county. It is free and works through phone calls, emails, or text alerts. The service runs around the clock all year.
What Irving Police Records Show
Police records from Irving contain key details about each event. Incident reports list the date, time, and location along with the names of victims, witnesses, and suspects. The officer who responded writes a narrative that describes what happened. Property sections show stolen, damaged, or recovered items with values.
Arrest records include the charges filed, the date of arrest, and the arresting officer. If the person was booked at the Dallas County Jail, the booking record sits with the sheriff's office. Crash reports follow the standard CR-3 form used statewide and include a crash diagram, weather conditions, and any citations issued.
- Incident and offense reports
- Arrest and booking records
- Crash reports (CR-3 through TxDOT)
- Supplemental case reports
- Warrant records
Active investigation files may be held back under state law until the case closes. Juvenile records stay confidential. Once a case reaches final disposition, more of the file becomes accessible through a public information request.
Officer Licensing in Irving
All Irving police officers must hold a valid license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. TCOLE regulates over 100,000 licensed peace officers across the state. You can check any officer's license status, certification level, and training history through the TCOLE online lookup tool at no cost.
Officers must complete 700 or more hours of basic training at an approved academy and pass the state licensing exam. After that, they need 40 hours of continuing education every two years to keep the license active. TCOLE also investigates complaints against licensed officers and can suspend or revoke a license for misconduct.
Dallas County Police Records
Irving is in Dallas County. The county sheriff's office runs the jail and handles records for cases outside city limits. The Dallas County District Clerk keeps felony court records, and the County Clerk handles misdemeanor filings. For more on the county system, visit the Dallas County page.
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