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1. Can I get a copy of a Police report?

Through the Victoria Police Department Records office, copies of some police reports may be sold (if the document is able to be released). For other documents and information, a Public Information Request form may be needed. Public Information Request Forms (which includes police reports and body cam videos), may be found here on our Documents page.

Requesting Reports

Police reports available weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm.

Please allow at least 2 working days for reports to be processed from the date of occurrence before you request copies. Copies may be requested by mail or in person and payment must be received prior to the release of the documents.

Crash Reports

The reports for crashes investigated by the Victoria Police Department may be purchased online for $8.50 at Police Reports at LexisNexis or for $6 if purchased in person at the Victoria Police Department Records Section which is in the City Hall Building at 105 W Juan Linn Street in downtown Victoria. Get more information on Crash Reports investigated by the VPD.

• Report/Document Copies: $0.10 page
• Certifying Document: $2 (additional)
• Clearance Letters: Local Criminal History: $7.50 (Must provide Texas photo ID)
• Offense Reports: $0.10 page

Cuotas de Copias de Reportes

Por favor deje pasar por lo menos 2 días para que los reportes sean procesados desde la fecha de lo ocurrido antes de que solicite una copia del reporte.

Reporte de Accidente

Los reportes de accidentes investigados por el departamento de policía de Victoria se pueden comprar en línea por $8.50 en Police Reports at LexisNexis o por $6 si se compran en persona en el departamento de policía de Victoria, Sección de Archivos que está ubicado en el edificio de City Hall en el 105 W Juan Linn Street en el centro de Victoria. Haga click aquí para más información de reportes de accidentes investigados por el VPD.

• Reporte / Copi as de documento: $0.10 por pagina
• Certificación de documento: $2 (adicionales )
• Carta de Acreditación: Historial criminal local: $7.50 (Tiene que proveer identificación con fotografía)
• Reporte de Ofensa: $4
• Copias Certificadas: Agregue $2 adicionales al costo del reporte.

2. Can I buy a crash report (traffic accident) online?

Yes. If the crash was investigated by the Victoria Police Department, you may purchase the report online through Police Reports at LexisNexis.

3. I need a set of my fingerprints for a job, does the Police Department offer Fingerprinting Services?

Fingerprinting services are available at the Victoria Police Department, located on the first floor in City Hall (next to Police Station) at 105 West Juan Linn Street.

• Hours: Wednesday and Friday 1 pm to 3 pm.
• Fee: $5 first card - $2 each additional card charge

Please try and bring exact change (cash/check only).

Cards

Most requestors will have their own cards they will want you to use, and you should always ask. However if they do not supply you with a card we do have one available.

You must show a valid picture ID to be fingerprinted. Records Section will direct you to the Crime Scene Unit for printing.

Note: Police personnel cannot provide fingerprinting for immigration purposes. For information about immigration fingerprinting requirements, please visit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Servicios de huellas dactilares

Los servicios de huellas dactilares están disponibles en el Departamento de Policía de Victoria, situado en la primera planta del City Hall (al lado de la comisaría de policías) en el 105 del oeste de Juan Linn.

• Horas: Miércoles y Viernes 1 pm al 3 pm.
• Costo: $5 primera tarjeta - $2 por cada carga adicional de la tarjeta

Por favor traiga el cambio exacto (efectivo/cheque solamente).

Tarjetas

La mayoría de los solicitantes tendrán sus propias tarjetas que quisieran que usted utilizara, y que usted siempre debe pedir. Sin embargo si no le suministran una tarjeta tenemos uno disponible.

Usted debe demostrar una identificación válida con foto para que se tomen las huellas dactilares.

Los de la Sección de Archivos lo dirigirán a la Unidad de la Escena del Crimen para la impresión.

Nota: El personal de policía no puede proporcionar la huella dactilar para propósitos de inmigración. Para información sobre requisitos de la huella dactilar de la inmigración, visite por favor U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

4. Where are the Crime Statistics for Victoria Police?

You can view our latest Crime Statistics and Annual Crime Report.

5. Where can I see a Police Crime Map for Victoria?

Victoria Police Department has a crime alerting and mapping service that provides easy to read incident crime maps and automated alerts to the citizens of the City of Victoria.

6. How do I obtain a Criminal History or Background Check of myself?

Often times individuals will request a "Clearance Letter" on themselves for business, work, travel, etc. The Victoria Police Department (VPD) Records Section only provides the information found in the VPD records management system.

An individual can only request a background check for themselves and in person. They have to fill out a form, provide a valid Texas Drivers License or ID and must have lived in Victoria for the past 4 months or have been a resident of Victoria at one time. The cost is $7.50. The background check will only cover the City of Victoria and does not include Victoria County or the State of Texas. The only charges that go on the background are arrests that resulted with a conviction.

Records Section Contact Information

VPD Records Section is located in the City Hall building at:
105 W Juan Linn Street
Victoria, TX 77901

The telephone Number for VPD Records is 361-485-3700.

Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal History Searches

Arrests, prosecutions and the disposition of the case for persons arrested for Class B misdemeanor or greater violation of Texas criminal statutes are available for purchase by clicking here on the Texas Department of Public Safety Website.

7. Do the Police escort funerals?

Yes. Funeral escorts are arranged through the funeral homes.

Funeral Escort Service

The Victoria Police Department, provides funeral escort services which provide high visibility and traffic control from the service location to the burial site, thus allowing the entire cortège to formally arrive safely at the final destination

Funeral homes are required to notify the Records Section for the City of Victoria Police Department a minimum of 24 hours prior to the escort time and date. The request will include the time, date, location of the service, and location of the burial. This information should faxed to the Records Section at 361-576-9553, or via telephone 361-485-3700.

Exceptions

Requests for services on Sundays or Mondays should be received no later than 9 am on the Friday preceding the escort date.

If a funeral escort originates outside the city limits and enters the city, or originates inside the city limits and travels outside the city limits, it will be the responsibility of the funeral home to contact the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction outside the city limits along the path of escort route to assume responsibility for the escort once the procession leaves the Victoria city limits.

Helpful Resources

• Fee: $60 (to be invoiced by City of Victoria)
• Please note on the times escorts are not available (peak patrol times):
  • Monday through Friday
    7:30 to 8:15 am
    11:45 am to 1 pm
    4:30 to 5:30 pm

8. Can you tell me if a certain area is a “safe” place to live?

We are not allowed to give that opinion. You may request the crime activity in that area by filling out an Open Records Request or go viewing our Crime Map.

9. How can I get information on Criminal Activity?

Through the Victoria Police Department (VPD) Records office, copies of some police reports or statistics may be sold (if the document is able to be released). A Public Information Request form may be needed. Public Information Request Forms (which includes police reports and body cam videos), may be found here on our Documents page. You can view our latest Crime Statistics and Annual Crime Report. LexisNexis is a crime alerting and mapping service that provides easy to read incident crime maps and automated alerts to the citizens of the City of Victoria.

10. What are the Law Enforcement agencies in Victoria County and what are their roles?

• Victoria Police Department: Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention within the city limits of Victoria
• Victoria County Sheriff’s Office: Enforces laws within Victoria County. Serves writs and processes of the courts; and houses prisoners in the County jail.
• Victoria Fire Department - Arson Investigators: Fire prevention and investigation within the City of Victoria. The Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for determining the origin and cause of fires within the city limits.
• Victoria County Fire Marshal: Fire and arson investigations, fire inspections and life safety fire code enforcement within Victoria County
• Victoria County Constables Offices: Law Enforcement within Victoria County as well as subpoena witnesses, act as bailiff, execute judgments and service of civil process.
• Victoria County Contact Page: Contacts for other Victoria County Offices
• Texas Department of Public Safety: Law Enforcement throughout the State of Texas including:
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Driver Licensing
  • Highway Patrol
  • Texas Rangers
• Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission: Licensing and Enforcement/Audit and Investigations
• Victoria College Police Department: Campus security including:
  • Asset protection
  • Building access control at Victoria College
  • Crime prevention
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Law enforcement
  • Subsequent investigation
• University of Houston in Victoria (UHV) - Police: Investigates and handles crime and public safety-related incidents at UHV.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation - FBI - Corpus Christi Office: Jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal law. The major ones are: 
  • Civil Rights
  • Counterintelligence
  • Cyber Crime
  • Organized Crime
  • Public Corruption
  • Terrorism
  • Violent/Major Thefts
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • White Collar Crime
• U.S. Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms - Corpus Christi Office: Protects communities from:
  • Acts of arson and bombings
  • Acts of terrorism
  • Criminal organizations
  • The illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products
  • The illegal use and storage of explosives
  • The illegal use and trafficking of firearms
  • Violent criminals
• United States Marshals Service - Victoria
  • Asset Forfeiture
  • Federal Court Security
  • Fugitive Operations
  • Prisoner Operations
  • Prisoner Transportation
  • Tactical Operations
  • Witness Security

Law Agency Contact Information (PDF)