Kyle Police Department Now Offering Online Reporting

Published:
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Kyle Police Department News

WEBSITE: www.cityofkyle.com/police/file-online-police-report 

KYLE, TEXAS –– Effective March 15, 2024, the Kyle Police Department will be offering online police reporting for the convenience of Kyle citizens.  

Desk Officer Reporting System (DORS) is a secure online reporting system used to submit police reports for minor offenses and non-emergency crimes. This user-friendly software is accessible on any web browser from any computer or mobile device and is available to our residents and local businesses 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

"We are excited to be able bring online police reporting as another way for our community to access our services,” said Dr. Jeff Barnett, Chief of Police. “This initiative showcases our unwavering dedication to providing excellent public service through innovative means." 

The following incident types are allowed online: 

  • Burglary of motor vehicle 
  • Child custody disputes 
  • Credit/debit card abuse 
  • Damaged property 
  • Fraud 
  • Harassment 
  • Identity theft 
  • Illegal dumping 
  • Lost property 
  • Theft 
  • Mail theft (private mailboxes or porch pirate, no community mailboxes) 
  • Theft of service 
  • Theft shoplifting 
  • Threats 
  • Criminal trespass 

The following are NOT allowed to be reported online: 

  • Theft over $2,500.00 
  • Theft with force (robbery) 
  • Lost or stolen prescription medications 
  • Lost or stolen law enforcement equipment 
  • Lost or stolen state registered property (drivers license, license plates, theft of MV) 
  • Lost or stolen guns 

Additional rules are in place to meet reporting requirements but allow for flexibility. 

Crimes that are currently in progress or pose an immediate threat should be reported by calling 9-1-1. 

Once an online report has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the Kyle Police Department and a case number will be emailed to the individual. You are then able to request a copy of your police report online.  

If additional information is needed, a patrol officer or detective may contact the individual before further investigation. All online reports filed will be addressed in a timely manner and will follow the same investigative process as in-person reports. 

For more information regarding the DORS online reporting system or to file a police report online, please visit www.cityofkyle.com/police/file-online-police-report

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The City of Kyle is located in the heart of the I-35 Innovation Corridor, just 26 miles south of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport & 50 miles north of San Antonio International Airport. Kyle is the second largest city in Hays County and is poised to become the largest — with a population that grew from 5,000 citizens in 2000 to just over 50,000 in 2020. We are the designated Pie Capital of Texas and home of the annual Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival. For more information, go to CityofKyle.com