Texas · Tarrant County
How to Get a Police Report in Fort Worth, TX
Getting a police report in Fort Worth starts with one question: which agency handled your incident? Fort Worth is served by 17 law enforcement agencies, and each maintains its own records. This guide covers the agencies serving Fort Worth, Tarrant County, what reports cost in Texas, and how to submit your request correctly the first time.
What this site does: we publish agency-level records data and email you exact request instructions for your incident, typically within 72 hours. What we do not do: obtain reports for you or act on behalf of any government agency.
Law Enforcement Agencies Serving Fort Worth
Fort Worth Police Department
Type: Local police department
Sworn officers: 1.489
Full-time civilian staff: 413
Part-time staff: 42 officers, 0 civilians
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76102
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
Type: Sheriff's office
Sworn officers: 449
Full-time civilian staff: 867
Part-time staff: 5 officers, 2 civilians
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76102
Fort Worth City Marshal''s Office
Type: Constable/marshal
Sworn officers: 59
Full-time civilian staff: 3
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76102
Tarrant County College District Police Dept.
Type: Special jurisdiction
Sworn officers: 51
Full-time civilian staff: 13
Part-time staff: 3 officers, 0 civilians
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76102
Tarrant County Hospital District Police Dept.
Type: Special jurisdiction
Sworn officers: 45
Full-time civilian staff: 20
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76104
River Oaks Police Department
Type: Local police department
Sworn officers: 18
Full-time civilian staff: 6
Part-time staff: 9 officers, 5 civilians
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76114
Sansom Park Police Department
Type: Local police department
Sworn officers: 12
Full-time civilian staff: 5
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76114
Westover Hills Police Department
Type: Local police department
Sworn officers: 11
Full-time civilian staff: 3
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76107
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Type: Special jurisdiction
Sworn officers: 11
Full-time civilian staff: 9
Part-time staff: 0 officers, 1 civilians
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76107
Tarrant County Constable Pct. 1
Type: Constable/marshal
Sworn officers: 10
Full-time civilian staff: 4
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76196
Tarrant County Constable Pct. 8
Type: Constable/marshal
Sworn officers: 9
Full-time civilian staff: 2
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76119
Tarrant County Constable Pct. 4
Type: Constable/marshal
Sworn officers: 8
Full-time civilian staff: 2
Part-time staff: 1 officers, 0 civilians
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76105
Tarrant County Constable Pct. 5
Type: Constable/marshal
Sworn officers: 6
Full-time civilian staff: 2
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76196
Tarrant Regional Water District
Type: Special jurisdiction
Sworn officers: 4
Full-time civilian staff: 1
Part-time staff: 5 officers, 0 civilians
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76135
White Settlement I.S.D. Police Department
Type: Special jurisdiction
Sworn officers: 2
Full-time civilian staff: 1
Part-time staff: 2 officers, 0 civilians
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76108
Castleberry I.S.D. Police Dept.
Type: Special jurisdiction
Sworn officers: 2
Full-time civilian staff: 0
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76114
Tarrant County Constable Pct. 6
Type: Constable/marshal
Sworn officers: -9
Full-time civilian staff: 2
Service area: Fort Worth, Tarrant County
ZIP: 76133
How to Request Your Report
Identify the responding agency
Your report is held by the agency that responded — in most Fort Worth incidents, Fort Worth Police Department. Check any paperwork, citation, or exchange-of-information slip from the scene; it names the agency and often a report number.
Choose your request route
For traffic crash reports handled by state police, Texas offers an official request process. For local incidents, contact the agency's records division directly, in person, by mail, or through its online portal if one exists. Requests are made under the The Public Information Act.
Provide identifying details
You will need the date and location of the incident, names of involved parties, and the report or case number if you have one. Bring photo ID; some agencies require it for unredacted copies.
Pay the copy fee
Texas state agencies charge $6 for crash report copies; local departments set their own fees, typically in a similar range. Reports are typically available up to 14 days after crash.
Common Questions
How much does a police report cost in Texas?
The state agency fee for crash reports in Texas is $6. Local departments set their own copy fees, most commonly between $5 and $25. Fee waivers sometimes apply to crime victims; ask the records division.
How long until my Fort Worth report is available?
Texas publishes a processing window of available up to 14 days after crash for state crash reports. Local agencies vary: simple incident reports are often ready within days, while reports tied to open investigations may be held until the case closes.
Can someone else request my report for me?
Usually yes. Involved parties, their attorneys, and insurers can typically obtain copies. Some records are restricted or redacted for uninvolved third parties under the The Public Information Act.
What is the difference between a crash report and an incident report?
A crash report documents a traffic collision and in Texas may be requested through the state's official crash report system. An incident report covers other police responses such as theft, assault, or property damage, and is requested from the local agency that responded.