By Amelia Anderson The Lubbock Police Department, commonly known as LPD, is the municipal law-enforcement agency serving Lubbock, Texas. The department responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, investigates crimes, enforces traffic laws and provides specialized services involving patrol, criminal investigations, narcotics, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, records, property and evidence, and community safety.
LPD operates from its headquarters on 15th Street and maintains three geographic patrol division stations: North Patrol, South Patrol and East Patrol. These stations help organize field operations and provide police coverage across the city.
Residents should call 911 for emergencies or crimes in progress. For non-emergency police assistance, call 806-775-2865.
Lubbock Police Department Quick Information
| Information | Details |
| Official name | Lubbock Police Department |
| Common abbreviation | LPD |
| Headquarters address | 1205 15th Street, Lubbock, TX 79401 |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Non-emergency dispatch | 806-775-2865 |
| Headquarters front desk | 806-775-2816 |
| Police Records | 806-775-2803 |
| Crime Prevention Unit | 806-775-2870 |
| Crime Line | 806-741-1000 |
| Internal Affairs | 806-775-2754 |
| Property Room | 806-775-2818 |
| Patrol divisions | North, South and East |
| County | Lubbock County |
| Lubbock County Detention Center | 3502 N. Holly Street, Lubbock, TX 79403 |
| Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office | 806-775-1400 |
Lubbock Police Department Address
Lubbock Police Department headquarters is located at:
- 1205 15th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79401
The headquarters front desk can be reached at: 806-775-2816
Police headquarters is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For a non-emergency police response, call: 806-775-2865
Call 911 when a crime is happening, someone is injured or in immediate danger, a weapon is involved, a crash involves injuries or urgent police, fire or medical assistance is required.
Important Lubbock Police Phone Numbers
| Police service | Phone number |
| Emergency assistance | 911 |
| Non-emergency dispatch | 806-775-2865 |
| Headquarters front desk | 806-775-2816 |
| Police Records | 806-775-2803 |
| Public records requests | 806-775-2809 |
| Crime Prevention Unit | 806-775-2870 |
| Crime Line | 806-741-1000 |
| Internal Affairs | 806-775-2754 |
| Property Room | 806-775-2818 |
| Major Crash Investigation | 806-775-2753 |
| Traffic Enforcement | 806-775-2974 |
Specialized numbers are intended mainly for records, case follow-up, property, traffic and administrative matters. New incidents requiring an officer should normally be reported through 911 or non-emergency dispatch.
Lubbock Police Patrol Divisions
LPD has three geographic patrol division stations: North Patrol, South Patrol and East Patrol.
North Patrol
- 5910 Erskine Street
- Lubbock, Texas
- Phone: 806-775-3481
South Patrol
- 14005 Indiana Avenue
- Lubbock, Texas
- Phone: 806-775-3482
East Patrol
- 1901 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
- Lubbock, Texas
- Phone: 806-775-3483
The patrol division stations are generally open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Residents do not need to know which division covers their address before calling police. Dispatch uses the incident location to send the appropriate available unit.
Patrol and Emergency Response
Patrol officers provide the department’s main 24-hour police response. They handle emergency calls, non-emergency incidents and officer-observed activity throughout Lubbock.
Typical patrol duties include:
- Responding to 911 calls
- Handling disturbances and suspicious activity
- Conducting preliminary criminal investigations
- Responding to violent and property crimes
- Making arrests
- Conducting welfare checks
- Enforcing traffic laws
- Responding to vehicle crashes
- Searching for missing persons
- Neighborhood and business patrol
The first responding officer generally documents the incident and collects immediately available information or evidence. Cases requiring additional investigation may be forwarded to detectives or a specialized unit.
Criminal Investigations and Specialized Units
LPD maintains specialized investigative units for crimes that require extended follow-up. Current department contacts include Persons Crimes, Property Crimes, Crimes Against Children and Juvenile Offender Detail, Special Operations and Narcotics, the Metro Special Crimes Unit and the Texas Anti-Gang Center.
Investigators may work on cases involving violent crime, burglary, major theft, child-related offenses, narcotics, organized criminal activity and other serious offenses.
The department also maintains specialized operational functions such as traffic enforcement, major crash investigation, crime prevention, sex-offender registration and property and evidence services.
People contacting an investigative unit about an existing case should have the police case number available whenever possible.
Crime Prevention and Crime Line
The Crime Prevention Unit works with residents and neighborhoods on public-safety education and prevention programs. The unit can be reached at:
806-775-2870
Crime Line of Lubbock accepts information about criminal activity. Tips can be submitted by telephone or through the online tip system, and online submissions can be anonymous.
The Crime Line telephone number is:
806-741-1000
Crime Line should not be used when immediate police assistance is required. Call 911 for emergencies or the non-emergency dispatch number when an officer response is needed.
What County Is Lubbock Police Department In?
Lubbock is located in Lubbock County, Texas.
The Lubbock Police Department provides municipal law-enforcement services within the City of Lubbock. The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office is a separate agency responsible for county-level law enforcement and detention functions.
The Sheriff’s Office main telephone number is:
806-775-1400
The exact location and circumstances of an incident determine which law-enforcement agency has primary jurisdiction.
How to File a Lubbock Police Report Online
LPD provides an online crime-reporting system for qualifying non-emergency incidents. A person can begin the process from the department’s Reports and Forms page by selecting the appropriate incident type.
The online system should not be used when immediate police assistance is needed. Call 911 for emergencies or 806-775-2865 for a non-emergency incident that requires an officer.
The department also provides an online crime-report viewer for available police-report information.
Obtaining Lubbock Police Records
The LPD Records Unit can be contacted at:
806-775-2803
Public information requests involving police records can also be directed through the City’s public-information process. A requester should provide as much identifying information as possible, including:
- Police case or report number
- Incident date
- Incident location
- Names of involved people
- Type of record requested
Some records may be redacted or withheld when disclosure is restricted under Texas law or when release would interfere with an investigation.
Lubbock Traffic Crash Reports
People seeking a police crash report should contact LPD Records at:
806-775-2803
For certain minor crashes without injuries, LPD directs involved drivers to exchange information and complete a Texas CR-2, commonly called a Blue Form, rather than wait for an officer response.
A requester looking for an existing crash report should have the crash date, location, driver information and report number when available.
Towed and Impounded Vehicles
LPD provides an online service for locating vehicles that have been towed. The department’s Reports and Forms page also links to information for repossessed or impounded vehicles.
A vehicle owner should have the license plate number, vehicle identification number, make and model, and registered-owner information available when trying to locate a vehicle.
The Property Room can be reached at:
806-775-2818
Lubbock Police and Lubbock County Detention Center
Lubbock Police officers make arrests, but LPD does not operate the county detention center.
The Lubbock County Detention Center is located at:
- 3502 N. Holly Street
- Lubbock, Texas 79403
The facility is operated through Lubbock County law-enforcement and detention services. The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office main number is:
806-775-1400
People trying to locate someone in custody should use the county’s current inmate-information services or contact the Sheriff’s Office because booking and release information can change quickly.
Complaints and Commendations
LPD’s Office of Internal Affairs reviews citizen complaints involving department employees. The office is generally open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Internal Affairs telephone number is:
806-775-2754
A complaint or commendation can also begin by contacting the Police Desk at 806-775-2816. Texas law requires formal complaints against police officers to be in writing.
Useful information includes the employee’s name or description, date, time and location of the incident, badge number when known, case number, witness information and a clear description of what occurred.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Lubbock Police non-emergency number?
A: The Lubbock Police Department non-emergency dispatch number is 806-775-2865. Call 911 for emergencies or crimes currently in progress.
Q: Where is Lubbock Police Department headquarters?
A: LPD headquarters is located at 1205 15th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79401. The headquarters front desk number is 806-775-2816.
Q: How many patrol divisions does Lubbock Police have?
A: LPD has three geographic patrol division stations: North Patrol, South Patrol and East Patrol.
Q: Can I file a Lubbock police report online?
A: Yes. LPD provides online crime reporting for qualifying non-emergency incidents. Emergencies and incidents requiring an immediate officer response should be reported by telephone.
Q: Does Lubbock Police operate the Lubbock County Detention Center?
A: No. LPD does not operate the county detention center. The Lubbock County Detention Center is located at 3502 N. Holly Street in Lubbock.