Police Department

We are very proud of our Police Department and welcome the opportunity to share our success with the citizens of Slaton.

For questions that are not answered below, please contact the Slaton Police Department by phone at (806) 828-2020 #0 or by fax at (806) 828-2023.

Please note that when you call the Slaton Police Department, to contact a Police Officer or if you need Law Enforcement response, please dial #1.  You will be connected to the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Department.

The Slaton Police Department has one purpose and mission for the citizens of Slaton: to provide professional and courteous service to them through timely, accurate, and well-trained professional police officers serving the community.

Contact

Ross Hester
Chief of Police

175 N. 8th
Slaton, TX 79364

Ph: (806) 828-2020
Fx: (806) 828-2023

Hours
Monday – Thursday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Police Report – Accidents/Crashes

Where can I pick up a copy of an Accident report?
Copies of Accident reports may obtain a copy of a Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3) by using the TxDOT Crash Report Online Purchase System. Customers using the online system receive their report(s) via email following the purchase. As of January 2023, the cost for a Crash Report is $6, or $8 for a certified copy (an official document often required for legal proceedings, etc.).

Those unable to use the online system may submit a request via email. Please submit an Open Records Request to pdrecords@cityofslaton.com.  Please allow your request to be processed within 10 business days (excluding weekends or holidays).  Once the report is ready, the Records Department will contact you.  You must pick up your report during normal business hours.  The cost for an accident report is $6.  The Slaton Police Department only accepts cash payments and cannot make change.

Police Report – Incident and Offense

To request a copy of a report or other police record, you may fill out the form below, follow the link to an Open Records Request, or write a written request to our records department at pdrecords@cityofslaton.com. You must provide the date, location, and person(s) involved in the request.  Please do not contact the department by phone with your requests; only written requests will be accepted.  You may also visit the police department to complete an Open Records Request.   You must fill out an Open Records Request or submit a written request and allow 10 business days to complete your request.

If you wish to obtain a copy of the requested information you may be required to pay $.10 per page for the standard paper copies.
Information copied onto non-standard size paper, CD’s, flash drives, and photographs will require additional charges. I also agree to pay for costs of photocopying, duplication, the labor costs involved in retrieving information that is not readily available or in need of redacting, and cost of mailing. Accident reports will be required to pay $6. You may request a copy of an Accident report online at:

https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/app/home

Pursuant to the Public Information Act, Texas Government Code, Section 552, I hereby request the following information currently existing in the records of the Slaton Police Department, Slaton, TX.

Today's Date: *

Requestors Name: *

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Mailing Address: *

Phone #: *

Case #: (If Known)

Date Incident Occurred: *

Address Incident Occurred: *

Names of Subjects Involved in the Incident: *

Indicate if you the Report: Made available to me for examination only. The custodian may schedule an appointment within a reasonable time for examination. I understand that I must complete my examination within 10 days after the date the records are available to me.Picked up by me or my representative when you advise the information ready.Mailed to me at the address indicated above. You will be charged postage.Emailed to me at the address indicated above

In making this request I understand that the Slaton Police Department is under no obligation to create a document to satisfy my request or to comply with a standing request for information. I further understand that the information will be released only in accordance with the Public Information Act, which may require determination as to confidentiality by the Texas Attorney General prior to release. I further understand that the Slaton Police Department has 10 BUSINESS DAYS in which to request such determination.

NON-PUBLIC INFORMATION: The following information is never public information and will not be released to the public (but, it may be released to the individual to whom it belongs): date of birth, Social security number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate number, VIN number, and financial account numbers.

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Where can I pick up a copy of a police report?
Copies of police reports can be obtained Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at:
Slaton Police Department
175 N. 8th St.
Slaton, TX 79364

What is the cost for a police report?
Incident and Offense reports are available for $0.10 per page.  Cash only.

Are police reports available over the Internet?
Incident and Offense reports are not available over the Internet at this time.

Other Reports and Services

Can I obtain driver’s license and criminal history information?
Driver’s license and state and national criminal history information is not available from the Slaton Police Department because of our teletype agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety. The Department of Public Safety in Austin does have this information available, and you can contact them at (512) 424-2000.

Vacation Watch/Close Patrols

Vacation Watch/Close Patrol:
If you are going to be away from your home for several days or if there is a special situation where you would like extra patrol you may request that patrol deputies check your residence periodically. Please fill out the form below.

Vacation Watch/Close Patrol Requirements:

• You must live in the city limits of Slaton.
• Fill out the form at least one day ahead, but no more than 3 days in advance.

Tips to Remember before you Leave:

• Make sure your home looks lived in, not empty.

• Stop mail and cancel deliveries, or have a friend make daily collections.

• Leave shades and blinds in their normal positions.

• Put automatic timers on several lights (with varying schedules).

• Have someone keep your property maintained (mow your yard, for example).

• Leave a key with a trusted neighbor.

• Provide a trusted person with your departure and return dates, and an itinerary with phone numbers so you can be reached in an emergency.

• Lock all windows and doors, including your garage door, before you leave.

• Take garage door openers out of cars left outside.

• Don’t advertise your plans to strangers.  That applies to the casual conversation in the grocery check-out line, and what you post on social media.

Patrol Officers will be notified of your absence and the information you provide.  As they can during their shifts, they will check your home to see if all is well.

Legal Disclaimer

It is expressly understood by the person making this request for Vacation Watch/Close Patrol that the services provided by the Slaton Police Department  during the security watch are services provided under the department’s regular law enforcement duties, that this request just notifies the department of the requestor’s absence from the premise or special request. This notification does not create any type of contractual relationship between the requestor and the Slaton Police Department or the City of Slaton. This notification does not mean that the premises will not be subject to criminal acts.

Vacation Watch/Close Patrol Watch

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Will there be any lights left on the property? If YES where?

Any Pets on the property? Where?

Any Vehicles on the property? Where are they parked? Color? Make? Model?

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File a complaint or commendation:

Complaints:
The Slaton Police Department reviews citizen complaints against employees.  You may complain about an employee to a supervisor by letter, email, walk-in (during business hours), online, or phone. You must make a complaint within 30 days of the date the misconduct occurred, except in criminal cases. If the allegation involves criminal misconduct, then the statute of limitations for that criminal act applies.

Commendations:
The Slaton Police Department employees love to hear about a job well done.  You may give a commendation about an employee to a supervisor by letter, email, walk-in (during business hours), online, or phone.