Search Amarillo Booking Reports
Amarillo booking reports are public records maintained by the Amarillo Police Department and the Potter County Sheriff's Office. The Amarillo Police Department publishes a daily crime log with recent arrest information, and you can also submit a formal open records request for specific booking reports. If someone was booked at the county jail, records are held by the Potter County Sheriff. This page covers how to find Amarillo booking reports, who to contact, and what those records include.
Amarillo Overview
Amarillo Police Department Records
The Amarillo Police Department is located at 200 SE 3rd St, Amarillo, TX 79101. Their main non-emergency line is 806-378-3038. For open records requests, the direct line is 806-378-3579. The Records Manager can be reached at 806-378-9341. The front desk and report taker are at 806-378-9452.
The Amarillo Police Department website at amarillopolice.org is the starting point for most booking report searches. The department has an online open records request form at amarillopolice.org/open-records-request where you can submit requests electronically. They also accept written requests by mail or in person at the department. All requests are handled under the Texas Public Information Act at Texas Government Code Chapter 552.
| Office | Amarillo Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 SE 3rd Street Amarillo, TX 79101 |
| Non-Emergency | 806-378-3038 |
| Open Records | 806-378-3579 |
| Records Manager | 806-378-9341 |
| Online Records | amarillopolice.org/open-records-request |
| Website | amarillopolice.org |
The screenshot below shows the Amarillo Police Department homepage, which includes links to the open records request form and the public release page with recent arrest data.
Start your Amarillo booking report search at the Amarillo Police Department website, which links directly to records request tools and public release data.
Amarillo Police Public Release and Crime Log
One of the most useful tools for finding recent Amarillo booking reports is the department's public release page. The Amarillo Police Department publishes a daily crime log with recent arrest information at amarillopolice.org/public-release. This log shows arrest data for recent activity and is updated on a regular basis.
The public release log typically includes names, charges, dates, and booking data for recent arrests. You don't need to submit a formal records request to view this information. It's one of the more transparent approaches to public arrest data in Texas. If you are looking for a recent arrest in Amarillo and the person was booked within the last few days, the public release log is the fastest place to check.
The screenshot below is from the Amarillo Police open records request page, which walks through the submission process for formal booking report requests.
The Amarillo open records request form is where you go to submit a formal request for booking reports and other police records.
The third screenshot below shows the Amarillo public release page where daily crime logs and recent booking data are posted.
Check the Amarillo public release page for the most current arrest logs and daily booking report summaries.
Potter County Sheriff and Jail Records
Amarillo sits primarily in Potter County. The Potter County Sheriff's Office at 500 S. Fillmore, Amarillo, TX 79101 maintains county jail records. The sheriff's office runs the county jail and handles open records requests for county-level arrest data.
Potter County has an open records portal at co.potter.tx.us/page/OpenRecords. You can submit records requests through that system. The open records email is openrecords@co.potter.tx.us. The Potter County website at co.potter.tx.us has deed records, court records, and other public documents. Potter County Sheriff's Office main line is (806) 379-2900.
Randall County also serves part of the Amarillo area. The Randall County Sheriff's Office handles arrests that occur in the Randall County portion of the metro. If you're not sure which county handled an arrest, checking both is the safest approach. The Randall County bail bond line is 806-468-5752, and the Potter County bail bond line is 806-335-4101.
Note: Potter County open records requests can be emailed to openrecords@co.potter.tx.us. Include identifying details about the record you are seeking to get the fastest response.
Amarillo Booking Report Data
Amarillo booking reports are created by the police department or county sheriff at the time of arrest. The records document who was arrested, when and where, what charges were filed, and other details from the booking process.
Standard Amarillo booking report data includes the person's full name, any known aliases, date of birth, gender, and race. Physical descriptors include height, weight, hair and eye color, and any visible marks or tattoos. The arrest date and time, arresting officer, and agency are listed. Charges are shown with their offense classification. Bond amounts, warrant numbers, and a unique booking number are also included. Daily activity logs and statistics from the Amarillo Police Department add additional context to specific arrest periods.
Booking reports document arrests, not convictions. An arrest does not mean someone was found guilty. For case outcomes, you need to check court records through the Potter County or Randall County District Clerk depending on where the case was filed.
Potter County Booking Reports
Amarillo is the county seat of Potter County, and the Potter County Sheriff handles jail and booking records for county-level detainees. The county open records portal and sheriff's office are your main resources for county-level Amarillo arrest data. For more on Potter County booking records, visit the Potter County page.