Before you begin, please be sure to have all necessary information gathered and ready to enter. (Addresses, person's information, contact information, property descriptions including serial numbers, etc.)
Certain report types cannot be made through the APD on line reporting system. If any of the following criteria exists, please call 911 to report your incident:
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If there is an immediate threat to anyone’s life where the suspect is on-scene or currently enroute to your location
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The incident occurred outside the city limits of Austin
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You are not at least 17 years of age
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You do not have a valid drivers license or state ID card
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You do not have a valid email address
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Your incident involves family/dating violence
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Once you submit your report online, you will receive an email notification with a Temporary Report Number. The report will then be reviewed by Central Records and it will either be accepted or rejected. If your report is accepted, you will be given a permanent APD Case Number and notified of any follow-up action. If your report is rejected you will be given the reasons by email indicating the reasons for the rejection.
Hispanic Community:
Si necesita ayuda para reportar un crimen que no sea una emergencia, llame a “Tu Voz”: Una línea telefónica de información y referencia para la comunidad hispana. (512-974-8521)
Si tiene una emergencia, llame al 911
Translation:
If you need assistance in reporting a crime that is not an emergency, call “Your Voice”: An information and referral hotline for the Hispanic Community. (512-974-8521)
If this is an emergency, call 911
WARNING: Filing a False Police Report is a Crime!