El Paso County Police Records Search
El Paso County police records come from multiple agencies across this large border county in far West Texas. With more than 865,000 residents, El Paso County is the sixth most populated county in the state. The El Paso Police Department, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, and several smaller departments all generate police records here. Whether you need incident reports, arrest data, or jail booking information, you can request them under the Texas Public Information Act. The process varies slightly depending on which agency holds the records, but the law gives you the right to ask without providing a reason.
El Paso County Overview
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas of the county, operates the county jail, and serves court papers for the district and county courts. The office sits at 601 E. Overland Ave in downtown El Paso. It is one of the larger sheriff's departments in Texas given the county's population and its position on the U.S.-Mexico border.
The jail system handles a high volume of bookings. El Paso County processes thousands of arrests each year from both local and federal agencies. The Sheriff's Office coordinates with Border Patrol, DEA, and other federal entities on cases that involve cross-border activity. But the records they keep follow the same Texas rules as any other county.
For incidents inside El Paso city limits, the El Paso Police Department handles most calls. EPPD has its own records division at 911 N. Raynor Street. The Sheriff covers everything outside city limits plus county-wide jail and court services.
| Office | El Paso County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 E. Overland Ave, El Paso, TX 79901 |
| Phone | (915) 546-2280 |
| County Clerk | (915) 546-2071 |
| District Clerk | (915) 546-2021 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
El Paso Police Department Records
The El Paso Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency within city limits. EPPD employs over 1,100 sworn officers and operates five regional command centers across the city. The Records Unit at 911 N. Raynor Street handles all public records requests for EPPD.
You can request records in several ways. The city offers an online portal for public information requests at elpasotexas.gov/open-records-request. You can also email police.records@elpasotexas.gov or mail a written request to EPPD Records Unit, 911 N. Raynor Street, El Paso, TX 79903. In-person requests require a valid photo ID.
EPPD records include:
- Incident and offense reports at $6.00 per copy ($8.00 certified)
- Accident reports at $6.00 per copy ($8.00 certified)
- Standard paper copies at $0.10 per page
- Electronic media at $1.00 per CD or DVD
- Labor charges of $15.00 per hour after the first 2 hours
Reports are usually available 5 to 10 business days after the incident date. Crime victims get one free copy of their report. Spanish language services are available at the Records Unit. The unit is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Note: Body camera footage requests are processed through EPPD Internal Affairs at (915) 212-4100.
How to Search El Paso County Police Records
The agency you contact depends on where the incident happened. For anything inside El Paso city limits, go to EPPD. For unincorporated areas, the Sheriff handles it. Both agencies follow the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). You have 10 business days to get a response after you submit a written request.
The DPS Crime Records Division lets you run statewide criminal history checks. This covers conviction data from all 254 Texas counties. You set up an account, buy search credits, and search by name. The database holds over 15 million conviction records. For more thorough checks, fingerprint-based searches cost $25 and use the FAST system.
Crash reports from El Paso County are available through the TxDOT CRIS system. You can search by name, date, or report number. Reports cost $6 for standard copies. State highway accidents involving DPS troopers on I-10, US-54, or US-62 may be filed separately.
El Paso County Police Records Online
The El Paso Police Department website has details about their records services and regional commands.
EPPD operates five regional commands spread across the city. Each handles patrol for its area, but all records funnel through the central Records Unit on Raynor Street.
The Texas VINE system covers the El Paso County Jail. You can register for free custody alerts by phone, email, or text. The TDCJ Offender Search is also free and shows anyone currently in state prison, including people convicted in El Paso County courts.
El Paso County Police Records Laws
All police records in El Paso County are governed by the Texas Public Information Act. Records are open by default. Exceptions include active investigations under Section 552.108, juvenile files, and personal identifiers. If an agency wants to deny your request, they must get an Attorney General ruling within 10 business days. You can call the open government hotline at (512) 478-6736 for help.
The Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 58 requires EPPD and the Sheriff to report criminal history data to DPS. That feeds the statewide database used for background checks. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licenses all officers in the county and maintains public records of their credentials. You can verify any officer's status on the TCOLE website at no cost.
El Paso County Records Fees
Fees vary slightly between agencies but follow the state schedule. Standard paper copies cost $0.10 per page across all agencies. EPPD charges $6 for incident and accident reports, $8 for certified copies. The Sheriff's Office follows the same structure. Labor charges of $15.00 per hour apply to requests that take a lot of time.
Checks for EPPD records are payable to the City of El Paso. Sheriff's Office payments go to El Paso County. Both accept cash at their respective offices. The first 50 pages may be free for simple requests. Estimates are required before work starts on any request over $40.
Cities in El Paso County
El Paso is the major city and county seat. The El Paso Police Department handles calls within city limits. Other communities in the county include Socorro, Horizon City, and Anthony.
Nearby Counties
El Paso County is in the westernmost tip of Texas. It borders New Mexico to the north and Mexico to the south. Only Hudspeth County neighbors it on the Texas side.