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1. I am leaving out of town for vacation. Does the Southside Place Police Department offer any services to protect my house while I am away?

Yes we do. Sign up to put your residence on our Vacation House Watch list here. Signing up for our Vacation House Watch program ensures that your home will receive extra patrol while you are away. 

2. How do I sign up for House Watch?

You can sign up for the House Watch program online by clicking the quicklink on the home page or by clicking the link below, or if you can contact the police department 24/7 and give your information to the dispatcher. House Watch Form

3. How do I get a copy of an accident report?

Accident reports can only be obtained directly from Texas Department of Transportation CRIS (Crash Records Information System.) Accident reports CANNOT be obtained from the Southside Place Police Department.

To obtain a copy of an accident report, please follow the link below. You will need at least one of the following: Crash ID, Person Involved in Crash first and last name, Crash Date, County, and/or City.

CRIS

4. Does the Southside Place Police Department offer tours?

Please contact our main office at 713-668-2341 to inquire about scheduling a tour. 

5. How do you get a copy of a Crash Report?

Please visit the Crash Records Information System (CRIS) wesbite. Once at the website, you will need to enter: the name of the person or company involved in the crash, the Driver's License/Identidication Card number of a person involved, or the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle involved. Be mindful that it can take up to 14 days for a crash report to be submitted. The cost for a Crash Report is $6.00.

6. I need to have my fingerprints taken for employment purposes. Will the police department do this for me?

The Southside Place Police Department no longer handles any fingerprinting for volunteer, employment, or TSA purposes. Applicants and interested persons are directed to Identigo. The website will ask you for the reason behind the search and your zip code. This will help locate the closest facility. The cost is generally around $10.00

7. How do I file a police report?

Call Southside Place Police at 713-668-2341. The information you give over the phone determines whether or not a police officer will be dispatched to speak with you in person. 

8. Does the Southside Place Police Department participate in Crime Stoppers?

Yes. The Crime Stoppers phone number is 713-222-8477(TIPS). For additional information, visit Crime Stoppers. 

9. Do Southside Police officers work with other law enforcement agencies?

Yes. Southside Place Police have a MOU (Mutual of Understanding) with West University Place Police Department, Bellaire Police Department, Harris County Pct. 1 Constable's Office, Harris County Sherrif's Office, Houston Police Department, The Department of Public Safety as well as all Federal Agencies. Southside Place Police work collaboratively with all police departments within their jurisdiction to solve criminal cases.