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:
Open Records Request
Alarm Permits
Background/Criminal History Check
Background/criminal history checks
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. Completed Record Check form (click here to download form)
2. Color copy of a valid ID ( State DL, or ID, Consulate Card, Visa, Passport)
3. Form must be notarized if background check is submitted online.
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 Click link: Open Records Request
For more information please call 956-548-7117 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday
alarm permits
APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR AN ALARM PERMIT SHOULD BE AWARE:
An Alarm permit is valid for the year it was issued only.
All alarm permits must be renewed prior to January 1 of the following year.
Residential and Business alarm permits have a $10.00 annual fee.
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:
Att: Records Division
Brownsville Police Department
600 E. Jackson St.
Brownsville, TX 78520
Or Click link: Open Records Request
For more information please call 956-548-7033 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday
Service Fees for FALSE ALARMS (within any one (1) calendar year)
| Number of False Alarms | fee |
|---|---|
| 0-6 | No Charge |
| 7-12 | $50.00 |
| 13-20 | $100.00 |
| 21 or More | $250.00 |