Traffic Stop Records

Emma Parry filed this request with the Austin Police Department of Austin, TX.
Tracking #

R129385-042224
Submitted April 22, 2024
Due May 6, 2024
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

Communications

From: Emma Parry

Subject: Texas Public Information Act Request: Traffic Stop Records

Portal

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

A tabular data file containing all information collected in accordance with Texas Crim. Pro. Code § 2.132-4 including but not limited to: date of stop, time of stop, race of driver, gender of driver, age of driver, if search occurred, if contraband was found, anonymized officer ID, and stop location for all years available.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Emma Parry

From: Austin Police Department

Subject: Public Information Act Request :: R129385-042224

Portal

Dear Emma Parry:

Thank you for your interest in the public records of the Austin Police Department. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 4/22/2024 and given the reference number R129385-042224 for tracking purposes.
Please be advised that the Austin Police Department’s Central Records Division receives over 2500 requests for information a month. These requests are processed in the order received, and we strive to respond to each request promptly, as required by law.
Please know that, as a result of the large volume of requests received, the anticipated timeframe for responding to your request may take 10 business days if it is simply an offense report you're requesting.  If you are requesting body cam, dash cam, or other related records your request could take up to 30 days.
You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records requested. PLEASE NOTE: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you’ll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Austin Public Records Center.
Austin Police Department

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