Lubbock Police Records
Lubbock police records are handled by the Lubbock Police Department, which serves this West Texas city in Lubbock County. More than 260,000 people live here. If you need to find an incident report, pull a copy of a crash report, or search for case details from the Lubbock PD, there are ways to do it in person or through formal written requests. The department runs 24-hour patrol services and takes part in regional drug task forces. Lubbock police records fall under the Texas Public Information Act, so most records are open to the public once a case is no longer under active investigation.
Lubbock Overview
Lubbock Police Records Division
The Lubbock Police Department maintains a Records Division that handles public requests for police records. The division keeps all incident reports, offense reports, accident reports, and supplemental case files. You need a valid government-issued photo ID to get records in person.
Reports typically take 5 to 10 business days to become available after an incident. Crime victims can get one free copy of their report. Lubbock PD is the main law enforcement agency in the city and works closely with the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office on cases that cross city limits. The department also takes part in regional drug task forces that cover West Texas.
Lubbock is home to Texas Tech University, which adds a big chunk to the local population. The university has its own police department for campus incidents, but city incidents are handled by the Lubbock PD. If something happened off campus in the city, the Lubbock PD Records Division is where you go.
Note: Contact the Lubbock PD main number for current Records Division hours and address, as these can change.
How to Request Lubbock Police Records
To get police records from Lubbock, submit a Public Information Act request. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, you can ask for public records from the Lubbock PD. They must respond within 10 business days. No reason is needed for your request.
Put your request in writing. Include the date of the incident, the location, and the names of anyone involved. A report or case number helps if you have one. Send it by mail to the Lubbock Police Department Records Division, or bring it in person. Be specific about what you need. Vague or overly broad requests may be turned down or delayed.
If the Lubbock PD wants to hold back any records, they must seek an opinion from the Texas Attorney General within 10 business days. Active investigation files can be withheld under Texas Government Code Section 552.108. Personal info like Social Security numbers and medical details always get redacted before you see the records.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains the statewide criminal history database that includes records from Lubbock cases.
Through DPS, you can run name-based criminal history searches that cover convictions in Lubbock and all other Texas jurisdictions.
Lubbock Police Records Fees
Fees for Lubbock police records follow the same state guidelines as other Texas departments. Standard reports cost $6.00 per copy. Certified copies run $8.00. These prices cover incident reports and accident reports.
Paper copies are $0.10 per page for standard size and $0.15 for legal. CDs or DVDs cost $1.00 each. Labor for big requests is $15.00 per hour after the first two free hours, with a 20% overhead charge. If the total hits $40.00 or more, you get an estimate before they start. The first 50 pages are free when records are stored in one spot. That rule comes from the Texas Public Information Act.
- Standard police report: $6.00
- Certified police report: $8.00
- Paper copies: $0.10 per page
- CD/DVD: $1.00 each
- Labor: $15.00/hour after 2 free hours
- Overhead: 20% of labor costs
Lubbock Accident Reports
Crash reports from Lubbock go into the TxDOT CRIS database. Officers file reports within 10 days per Texas Transportation Code Section 550.065. Crash reports are confidential for 60 days, then open up to the public.
You can buy Lubbock accident reports through CRIS online. Search by name, driver license number, or VIN. Standard copies are $6.00. Certified ones cost $8.00. You can also ask the Lubbock PD Records Division directly by providing the crash date, time, location, and involved party names.
For crashes on state highways in the Lubbock area, Texas DPS may have taken the report. In that case, search CRIS or reach out to DPS. Serious injury and fatal crashes may go to a specialized unit within the Lubbock PD.
What Lubbock Police Reports Include
A Lubbock police report follows the Texas standard format. It starts with the date, time, and address of the incident. The victim or complainant section has their name, date of birth, and contact information along with a written statement. Suspect and witness details are included when available.
The officer narrative tells what happened at the scene, what was observed, and what steps were taken. Property sections list items that were stolen, damaged, or recovered. Vehicle info covers year, make, model, color, plate, and VIN when a car is part of the incident. Offense codes come from the Texas Penal Code. Disposition codes show case status. The officer's name, badge number, and unit are always part of the report. Supplemental reports get added as a case moves forward and can be requested using the same report number.
Statewide Records Resources
Beyond the Lubbock PD, several state systems hold records that tie to cases in this area. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division runs the statewide criminal history database. A name-based check costs $3.00 per credit. Fingerprint checks cost $25.00. The database covers over 15 million conviction records.
The TDCJ Offender Search lets you look up state prison inmates from Lubbock County convictions. The VINE notification system gives victims alerts when an offender's custody status changes. The Texas Judicial Branch has court records from across the state.
Lubbock County has its own sheriff's office and court system. For cases outside the Lubbock city limits but still in the county, the Lubbock County Sheriff handles law enforcement. County jail records and court filings go through the county system.
Lubbock County Police Records
Lubbock is the county seat of Lubbock County. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office covers areas outside city limits and manages the county jail. For county records and court filings, visit the Lubbock County page.
Nearby Cities
Lubbock is in West Texas. The nearest qualifying cities with their own pages on this site:
Amarillo • Midland • Odessa • Abilene • Wichita Falls