Search Tulsa Police Blotter
The Tulsa police blotter covers arrests, incident logs, and call records maintained by the Tulsa Police Department. Under Oklahoma's Open Records Act, Title 51 O.S. Section 24A.8, law enforcement agencies must make these records available for public inspection, including arrest descriptions, chronological incident lists, jail registers, and crime summaries. Tulsa residents and others can request police blotter records through the department's Records Section.
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Tulsa Police Department Records
The Tulsa Police Department (TPD) is Tulsa's primary law enforcement agency. Its Records Section, part of the Information and Technical Services Division, handles all public records requests for police blotter data, incident reports, arrest records, body camera footage, and more. The department keeps a jail blotter copy on file for 30 days. Older jail blotter records are held at the Tulsa Municipal Court Clerk's office.
| Department | Tulsa Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 Civic Center, Tulsa, OK 74103 |
| Phone | 918-596-9222 (Non-emergency) |
| Records Phone | 918-596-9286 |
| Mailing (Records) | Records Custodian, Tulsa Police Records, P.O. Box 1027, Tulsa, OK 74103 |
| Website | tulsapolice.org/openrecordsact |
Tulsa Police maintains monthly crime summary reports as well as radio logs from Public Safety Communications. These records cover calls dispatched to officers across all patrol divisions. The department uses a standard open records form for requests, which can be submitted in person, by mail, or through the open records portal on the department's website. Victims of a crime covered by the report may receive one free copy of the incident report. All others pay $3.00 for the first ten pages and $1.00 per page after that.
How to Request Tulsa Police Blotter Records
The Tulsa Police open records page lists the steps and forms needed to request police blotter data and other public law enforcement records.
The Tulsa Police open records section provides instructions for submitting requests for incident reports, arrest records, and blotter data maintained by the department.
To request Tulsa police blotter records, you have several options. In person, visit the Records Section during regular business hours and bring a valid photo ID. By mail, send a completed request form along with payment to the Records Custodian at Tulsa Police Records, P.O. Box 1027, Tulsa, OK 74103. Include the name of the person whose records you want, the approximate date of the arrest or incident, and any other details that can help staff locate the record. Payment by check or money order must accompany mail requests. You can call the Records Section at 918-596-9286 to check on your request status.
For legal subpoenas and testimony-related records, direct correspondence to the Chief's office at TPDChief@cityoftulsa.org. Standard open records requests -- the kind most people make -- go through the Records Section, not the Chief's office. Processing time varies by the type and volume of records requested.
Note: The Tulsa Police jail blotter copy is only kept on file for 30 days at the Records Section -- for older blotter records, contact the Tulsa Municipal Court Clerk's office.
Tulsa County Jail and Booking Records
When Tulsa officers make arrests, suspects are booked at the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center, which serves as the Tulsa County jail. Booking records there are maintained by the Tulsa County Sheriff's office and are separate from TPD incident reports.
The jail is located at 300 North Denver Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74103. The sheriff's office can be reached at 918-596-5000. Booking records typically include the person's name, date and time of booking, charges, and arresting agency. You can visit the Tulsa County Sheriff's office or their website to search for recent bookings. For complete county-level information about arrest records and booking logs, see the Tulsa County records page.
Keep in mind that Tulsa city police handle incidents within city limits. The county sheriff handles the unincorporated parts of Tulsa County and runs the county jail where all county detainees are held, regardless of which agency made the arrest. Both agencies maintain separate records, so a full picture may require checking both sources.
Court Records for Tulsa Cases
Criminal cases arising from Tulsa arrests are filed in Tulsa County District Court. Court records for felony and misdemeanor cases are available at no charge through the Oklahoma State Courts Network.
Go to OSCN docket search and select Tulsa County. Search by name or case number to find a specific case. The system shows charges, pleas, hearing dates, court orders, and final dispositions. Cases typically appear within 24 to 72 hours of filing. Felony cases use the CF prefix, misdemeanors use CM. Traffic cases handled by the district court use TR. Most records go back to the mid-1990s. For certified copies or older paper records, contact the Tulsa County Court Clerk at 918-596-5000 at 500 S Denver Avenue, Tulsa.
Note that many Tulsa city ordinance violations go through Tulsa Municipal Court, which keeps its own records separate from OSCN. Check with the municipal court directly for those records. On Demand Court Records (ODCR) at odcr.com is another option for searching participating Oklahoma courts.
Statewide Criminal History Through OSBI
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) runs the CHIRP portal for statewide criminal history searches. This goes beyond local police blotter data and covers fingerprint-based arrest and conviction records from across Oklahoma.
A name-based search through CHIRP costs $15 and requires the person's full name and date of birth. You can add up to three aliases at no extra charge. Results cover serious misdemeanor and felony arrests where fingerprints were taken and submitted to OSBI. Minor arrests and incidents where fingerprints were not collected will not appear. Results do not include records from other states. Create a free account to submit a request and receive digital results you can download and save.
Note: OSBI CHIRP searches Oklahoma criminal history only and do not reflect arrests in other states or federal records -- for a full national search, contact the FBI directly.
VINE and Inmate Lookup for Tulsa
If you want to check whether someone is currently in custody in Tulsa or elsewhere in Oklahoma, the VINE system is the best starting point. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Search for an offender by name or ID number at VINELink.com or call the toll-free line at 877-654-8463. You can also register to get automatic alerts by phone, text, or email when a person's custody status changes. This is useful if you want to know when someone is released, transferred, or re-arrested. The service is free and confidential. For state prison inmates, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections Offender Lookup at okoffender.doc.ok.gov shows current facility, sentence length, and projected release dates.
Legal Resources in Tulsa
Need help understanding your rights around police records or a pending court case in Tulsa? Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma can help low-income residents: 405-557-0020. The Oklahoma Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service connects you with local attorneys: 405-416-7000. The Tulsa County Court Clerk at 918-596-5000 can answer procedural questions about accessing court files.
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