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, email an Open Records Request or 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.
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. You will need to download and fill out the Open Records Request Form and bring it to the station, mail it or email it to pdrecords@cityofslaton.com. Please allow 10 business days for your request to be filled.
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.
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.