Midland Police Records Search
Midland police records are kept by the Midland Police Department at 601 N. Loraine Street in Midland County. The city has a population of around 140,000 and sits in the heart of the Permian Basin in West Texas. If you need a copy of an incident report, arrest record, or crash report from Midland, the police department records office is the main point of contact. You can file a request in person, send it by mail, or submit a public information request through the city. This page covers how to search for and get copies of Midland police records, what fees to expect, and where to find related data in the area.
Midland Overview
Midland Police Records Office
The Midland Police Department headquarters is at 601 N. Loraine Street. The records office is inside the main building. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office is closed on weekends and city holidays. Call (432) 685-7108 to check on a report or ask about the records request process.
Midland PD has more than 250 sworn officers. The department covers the entire city, which spans about 75 square miles in Midland County. The Permian Basin oil industry brings a transient workforce, and that drives a higher call volume than you might expect for a city this size. All incident reports, arrest records, and crash reports filed by Midland officers go through the records division at headquarters. Bring a valid photo ID if you visit in person.
| Office | Midland Police Department - Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 N. Loraine Street Midland, TX 79701 |
| Phone | (432) 685-7108 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | midlandtexas.gov/police |
The Midland County Sheriff's Office is also in Midland at 400 S. Main Street. Call them at (432) 688-4600 if your incident happened outside city limits in the county. Their website has more details on county-level records.
The Midland Police Department website is the main hub for department news, crime data, and public contact info in Midland.
From the Midland PD site you can find links to patrol divisions, contact numbers, and information on how to file a police report or request records.
How to Get Midland Police Reports
There are three ways to get police records in Midland. In person, by mail, or through a public information request online. Pick the one that fits your situation.
For in-person requests, go to 601 N. Loraine Street. Bring your photo ID and give the clerk the case number or the date, time, and location of the incident. Names of the people in the report help too. Standard copies cost about $6.00 per report. Certified copies are a few dollars more. You can pay with cash, check, or money order. Some closed case reports may be ready while you wait.
Mail requests should go to Midland Police Department, Records Division, 601 N. Loraine Street, Midland, TX 79701. Include all the information you have about the report. Add a check or money order for the fee, made out to the City of Midland. The department will mail the report to you when it is ready.
Online requests can be filed through the city 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 for public police records.
Note: Midland Crime Stoppers can be reached at (432) 694-TIPS for anonymous tips about crimes in the Midland area.
Midland Police Records Fees
Midland PD charges fees for copies of police records. These follow what Texas law allows. Standard incident reports cost about $6.00 per copy. Certified copies run around $8.00. Crash reports from the TxDOT CRIS system are $6.00 each.
Paper copies of general records are $0.10 per page for letter size and $0.15 for legal size. For large requests, labor charges of $15.00 per hour may apply after the first two hours of work. There is also a 20% overhead charge. If the estimated total exceeds $40.00, you will get an itemized breakdown before work starts. The first 50 pages are free if records are in one place. Crime victims can get one free copy of their incident report.
Midland Police Records and West Texas
Midland sits in a region with unique law enforcement needs. The oil and gas industry brings workers from all over, and that can make records searches more complex. Some people come and go quickly. If you need records on someone who passed through Midland, the statewide DPS Crime Records Division in Austin is a good backup. They keep criminal history data from all agencies across Texas.
The DPS Midland Region office handles highway patrol in the area at (432) 498-2200. The FBI Midland-Odessa Division can be reached at (432) 264-5200 for federal matters. The Midland Crime Laboratory at 4500 W Illinois Avenue processes forensic evidence for cases in the Permian Basin. These agencies work alongside Midland PD on cases that cross city or county lines.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement keeps officer certification and disciplinary records. Those are separate from local police records but are also public in many cases.
Police Records Under Texas Law
Your right to get Midland police records comes from the Texas Public Information Act. Records are public unless a specific exception applies. No reason is needed when you make a request.
When Midland PD denies a request, they must ask the Texas Attorney General for a ruling within 10 business days. The AG then has 45 working days to decide. Active investigations, juvenile data, and personal info like Social Security numbers are common reasons for withholding records under Section 552.108. Once a case is closed, most held-back records become public.
Midland Police Records Online
Online tools can help you search for police records and related data in the Midland area. The VINE Link system tracks offender custody status. It is free. The TDCJ Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The Texas Judicial Branch has court records from across the state.
Midland County also offers records access through its clerk offices. For crash reports in Midland, use the TxDOT CRIS system after the 60-day hold. These tools are available around the clock and do not require a visit to any office.
Midland County Police Records
Midland is the county seat of Midland County. While Midland PD handles records inside city limits, the Midland County Sheriff's Office at 400 S. Main Street covers unincorporated areas. For a full look at county-level police records resources, visit the Midland County page.
Nearby Cities with Police Records
Odessa is just 20 miles west of Midland in Ector County. It is the closest large city with its own police department. San Angelo is about 120 miles to the southeast in Tom Green County. For incidents in the broader West Texas area, the county sheriff or DPS may be your best contact.