Odessa Police Records
Odessa police records are kept by the Odessa Police Department in Ector County, out in the Permian Basin of West Texas. Whether you need to search for an arrest record, get an incident report, or track down a criminal case from Odessa, the police department handles records for all calls and arrests in the city. Ector County manages the court system and operates the county jail. State databases also cover Odessa cases and give you the option to search for conviction records and inmate data online. The Permian Basin's oil industry brings a transient workforce, which affects the types of cases the department handles.
Odessa Overview
Odessa Police Department Records
The Odessa Police Department handles law enforcement across the city. It runs a Real Time Crime Center and participates in regional task forces that focus on crime tied to the oil and gas industry. The Records Division processes public requests for reports and case files. Odessa has grown quickly with oil booms, and the department has had to scale up to keep pace.
The Ector County Sheriff's Office covers areas outside city limits and runs the county jail at 2500 S. Washington Ave, Odessa, TX 79766. People arrested by Odessa police are booked there. Call the Sheriff's Office at (432) 335-3050 for booking records. The District Clerk handles felony court files and the County Clerk has misdemeanor records.
| Office | Odessa Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 N. Grant Avenue Odessa, TX 79761 |
| Phone | (432) 335-3311 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | odessapd.com |
Walk in with a photo ID to request records. The Records Division can look up reports by name or case number. Written requests by mail are also accepted.
Finding Police Records in Odessa
State databases are the best place to start. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division runs a name-based search for conviction records from every Texas county. Ector County convictions from Odessa cases show up here. The cost is about $3 per search.
The TDCJ Inmate Search is free. It shows inmates in state prison with their charges and expected release dates. It updates nightly. For court records, contact the Ector County District Clerk for felonies or the County Clerk for misdemeanors. The Texas Judicial Branch has a statewide court records portal.
Crash reports from Odessa are in the TxDOT CRIS system at $6 each. The Midland-Odessa Division of the Western District of Texas handles federal cases. Reach them at (432) 264-5200. Odessa Crime Stoppers takes anonymous tips at (432) 333-TIPS.
What Odessa Police Records Contain
Incident reports from Odessa police include the date, time, and location. They name everyone involved and include the officer's narrative. Evidence collection gets documented. Each report has a unique case number for follow-up.
Arrest records show charges, booking data, and bond amounts. Booking goes through the Ector County Jail. The Sheriff's Office holds those booking records. Court files at the District Clerk include indictments, motions, plea agreements, and judgments. Most are public records.
Odessa's location in the Permian Basin means the department handles cases related to the oil industry. Equipment theft, fraud, and transient worker issues come up regularly. The department also works with the Ector County Sheriff on cases involving oil field areas outside city limits. All of these create records that are part of the public file.
Note: Active investigation records may be withheld until the case is closed under the Texas Public Information Act.
Odessa Police Department Website
The Odessa Police Department website has details about department services and how to request records.
The site includes information about the Real Time Crime Center, regional task forces, and community programs. You can also find contact numbers for the Records Division and other units.
Odessa Records Request Process
The Texas Public Information Act under Texas Government Code Chapter 552 gives you the right to request Odessa police records. No reason is needed. The department must respond within 10 business days. Be specific in your request. Include names, dates, and case or report numbers.
Send requests to the Odessa Police Department Records Division. If the estimated cost exceeds $40, the agency will send you an estimate first. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government page has templates and information about the process.
- Incident reports: $5 to $15 per report
- Crash reports via TxDOT CRIS: $6 each
- Paper copies: $0.10 per page
- Labor charges: $15 per hour after the first two hours
Odessa Police Records Resources
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement tracks all peace officer licenses in Texas. You can check an Odessa officer's certification through the TCOLE lookup tool. It is free and shows training records and any disciplinary actions.
Crime victims in Odessa can use the Texas VINE system for custody change notifications. It covers the Ector County Jail and state prison facilities. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards publishes inspection data for county jails. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 2, officers must file reports for incidents they respond to.
Ector County Police Records
Odessa is the county seat of Ector County. All criminal cases from Odessa go through Ector County courts. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail. For the full county page with more resources, see the link below.
Nearby Cities
These cities are in the West Texas area near Odessa.