Records Division

The Records Division Processes and Maintains files on all incoming Police Reports. The Records Division forwards report copies to the appropriate court agencies, and provides citizens with requested copies of reports based on the Public Information Act.

The Public can request the following from the Records Division:

Background/Criminal

History Check

Alarm Permits

Open Records

Accident Reports

Offense or Incident Reports

For more information please call 956-548-7113         (Para Informacion en Español haga Click aqui).

Background/Criminal History Checks

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In  order for us to process a Record Check, we need for you to submit several documents. Please find below a list of documents needed.

 

1. Filled Record Check form (click here to download form)

2. Color copy of a valid ID ( State DL, or  ID, Consulate Card, Visa, Passport)

3. A notarized letter giving us authorization to run your criminal history check (Click here to download letter form).

4. $7.00 fee (can be paid over the phone once we receive all the requested documents). 

    If paid by check , please issue to the “City of Brownsville”.

 

All the information requested can be mail to:  

           Att: Records Division

                  Brownsville Police Department

                  600 E. Jackson St.

                  Brownsville, Texas 78520

 

Or email all required information to openrecordsrequest@brownsvilletx.gov

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For more information please call 956-548-7111 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday

 
 

Alarm Permits

APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR AN ALARM PERMIT SHOULD BE AWARE:

  1. An Alarm permit is valid for the year it was issued only.

  2. All alarm permits must be renewed prior to January 1 of the following year.

  3. Residential and Business alarm permits have a $10.00 annual fee.

  4. Hospitals, banks, and similar institutions have an annual fee of $250.00

 

For more information on alarm permits please click here.

 

Click here for Alarm Permit application and please mail filled application to:

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Att: Records Division

Brownsville Police Department

600 E. Jackson St.

Brownsville, TX 78520

 

Or emailed all required information to openrecordsrequest@brownsvilletx.gov

For more information please call 956-548-7033 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday

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Service Fees for FALSE ALARMS

(within any one (1) calendar year)