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Welcome to the Houston Police Department's Online Police Report Form. The purpose of this form is to allow Houston citizens to conveniently file police reports from home, work, or anywhere with Internet access. After completing the necessary information, you will receive a temporary incident number.

December 13, 2024 - Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in the 9200 of Westpark Drive about 6:50 a.m. today. The identity of the deceased female pedestrian, believed to be in her 30s, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

Open Records requests for the Houston Police Department (HPD) must be submitted in writing via: On-line: Submit a request using the new Houston Public Information Request Center at https://www.houstontx.gov/publicinformation/index.html or by using - GovQA Portal

Chief McClelland explains how important this new technology is to HPD and the citizens of Houston at: https://www.youtube.com/user/houstonpolicedept#p/u/0/84YrNJCfA8Q For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.

The Houston Police Department Academy is certified by the Texas Commission on Law enforcement (TCOLE) and abides by its rules. If you are interested in joining the Houston Police Academy as a cadet and enroll in the Basic Peace Officer Training Course please contact The Recruiting Division at www.hpdcareer.com to start your career with the ...

December 30, 2024 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man and woman found after a fire was extinguished at 127 Rebecca Street about 5:25 a.m. on Saturday (Dec. 28). The identities and causes of death of the man, 78, and woman, 77, are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD. The Office of Legal Services conducts research; prepares memoranda; drafts, reviews and revises ordinances, policies and procedures; and prepares contracts. The Office plays a significant role in reviewing and proposing both state and federal legislation impacting the department and the city. In coordination with the ity of Houston Legal