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1. How do I file a minor accident report?

You can pick up a CRB-2 Driver Crash Report at any Police Department and follow the instructions on the back.

2. How do I find out the crime rate of a particular area or information on an incident?

Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, Public Information Act allows you to request in writing the information you are requesting to obtain. You will then have 10 business days to receive a response or a notice of extension on time.

Certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure of the information. Complete the Public Information Act Request Form or contact the Forney Police Department by calling 972-564-7645 or 972-564-7623

3. How do I get a copy of a police accident / incident report?

Reports can be purchased for $6. You can go to the Texas Department of Transportation website using the link below and get a copy of your crash report. You may come to the Police Department and pick one up between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or request one by mail and enclose a check or money order.

To receive a report you must know the following:

• What type of report, incident or accident?
• Where the incident / accident occurred at?
• Who was involved in the incident / accident?
• When the incident / accident occurred?

Crash Reports

4. How do I get a criminal history for myself?

Complete the Request for Public Criminal History Data Form (PDF) from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Then follow the mailing instructions on the bottom of the form.

5. How do I get fingerprints?

Fingerprints are only available on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to Noon. Cost is $10 per card. 

6. How do I get help with problems in my neighborhood?

Give the department your information and extra patrol will be added to your residence or business.

7. How do I get my driving record?

You may request it online at Texas.gov, or complete the Application for Copy of Driving Record (PDF) from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Then follow the mailing instructions on the bottom of the form.

8. How do I get my vehicle out of impound?

You have to provide proof of ownership to the impounding wrecker storage facility to obtain your vehicle from the auto impound. The owner of the impounded vehicle must have the following items in order to claim the vehicle:

• State issued picture ID or driver's license
• Certificate of title or bill of sale
• If ownership has changed within the last 30 days, a copy of the computer registration printout from the Department of Motor Vehicles or the title / bill of sale along with current insurance

If someone other than the registered owner is claiming the vehicle they must have:

• Notarized authorization to release the vehicle from the owner
• Legal repossession documentation

9. How do I make a commendation on an officer?

A letter / note may be sent to the attention of Chief of Police at:
110 Justice Center Drive
Forney, TX 75126

You may also complete the online Police Employee Commendation Form or contact the Forney Police Department by calling 972-564-7600.

10. How do I make a complaint on an officer?

You may pick up a complaint form 24 hours a day at the Police Department. You may also download the Complaint Form (PDF) or contact the Forney Police Department by calling 972-564-7600.

11. Where do I get information about my driver's license?

Contact your local Department of Public Safety Office.

12. Where do I get information about my vehicle registration?

Contact your local tax office. For Kaufman County, the Tax Office is located at the Sub-Court House at the corner of Main and Elm Streets in Forney. You may also call them at 972-564-4054.