Services: Public Resources
Assorted Resources
Complaints and compliments may be filed by emailing the form below to the Professional Standards Section, sending a detailed letter to the Professional Standards Section, or by printing the PDF form below and mailing it to the Professional Standards Section at:
Collin County Sheriff's Office
Professional Standards Section
4300 Community Ave. McKinney, TX 75071.
Citizen Compliment/Complaint Form (PDF)
We ask for at least four weeks' notice, but we will try to accommodate short-notice requests if staffing allows. Honor Guard Request Form (PDF)
The Take Me Home Program is a voluntary registry offered by the Collin County Sheriff's Office. It helps first responders quickly identify and safely assist individuals who may become lost, disoriented, or need help during an emergency. The program allows families and caregivers to share important information in advance so first responders can better assist when time matters. Learn More.
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- Citizen Complaints & Compliments
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- The Collin County Sheriff's Office takes all complaints against its employees seriously and will investigate them thoroughly. Complaints and compliments may be filed in person or by email.
Complaints and compliments may be filed by emailing the form below to the Professional Standards Section, sending a detailed letter to the Professional Standards Section, or by printing the PDF form below and mailing it to the Professional Standards Section at:
Collin County Sheriff's Office
Professional Standards Section
4300 Community Ave. McKinney, TX 75071.
Citizen Compliment/Complaint Form (PDF)
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- Citizen Fingerprints
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- NOTICE: Collin County Sheriff's Office will no longer be available for citizen fingerprints. We encourage those needing fingerprints to review this link from Texas DPS: TxDPS Fingerprinting Services. Additionally, you may seek local fingerprinting opportunities, such as Identogo.
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- Hire an Off-Duty Deputy
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- Deputies are available through the Collin County Sheriff's Office for off-duty security and traffic control. If you want to hire a deputy, please download, fill out, and follow the instructions on this form: CCSO Outside Employer Request Form
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- Honor Guard
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- Interested in having the Collin County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard at your event? Fill out the PDF below, but note that participation of the CCSO Honor Guard at any event is at the discretion of the Sheriff.
We ask for at least four weeks' notice, but we will try to accommodate short-notice requests if staffing allows. Honor Guard Request Form (PDF)
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- Sheriff's Sales
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- Look up information pertaining to and learn more about Sheriff's Sales of Real Property, Personal Property, and corresponding tax information related to these sales. Learn More.
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- Subpoenas
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- The Collin County Sheriff's Office does not have a single custodian for all records it maintains. The Sheriff's Office maintains a wide variety of records in multiple divisions, and all records related to a single person may not be stored in a single location. Where to Direct a Subpoena
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- Take Me Home Program
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The Take Me Home Program is a voluntary registry offered by the Collin County Sheriff's Office. It helps first responders quickly identify and safely assist individuals who may become lost, disoriented, or need help during an emergency. The program allows families and caregivers to share important information in advance so first responders can better assist when time matters. Learn More.
Community Awareness Resources
Anyone witnessing a crime in progress is encouraged to call 9-1-1 and report it immediately!
Fugitive/Intelligence/Narcotics Tip Line
If you have information regarding suspicious or criminal activity and wish to remain anonymous, please call the Collin County Sheriff's Office Fugitive/Intelligence/Narcotics Tip Line at (972) 547-5117.
Submit Via the CCSO Mobile App
The Collin County Sheriff's Office mobile phone app is now available through iTunes and Google Play. It enables the public to send anonymous tips to the Sheriff's Office and lets us respond, creating a two way anonymous chat.
To download the app, click one of the icons below and click the link that says "Submit A Tip."
Text Us Via 'TIP 411'
To submit an anonymous tip via text message to the Collin County Sheriff's Office, text CCSO and your tip to 847411 (tip411).
Be sure to save or record your tip ID. You can use the ID to login to view feedback about your tip from the Sheriff's Office. Just enter the ID on the tip submit page and any feedback about your tip will display. You can then submit additional information to the Sheriff's Office using the tip form.
Download The Iwatchtexas.org Mobile App.
The iWatchTexas.org mobile phone app is available through iTunes and Google Play. You can use it to report suspicious activities or behaviors that may indicate criminal, terroristic, or school safety-related threats.
To download the app, click one of the icons below.
TIP 411
The Collin County Alert Network is a free service provided by the CitizenObserver organization through "tip411" to enable persons to receive alerts from the Sheriff's Office via e-mail or as a text message to a cell phone.
Through this website, The Collin County Sheriff's Office will provide information to help maintain and improve community safety. You can also opt to receive surrounding city and community alerts that are on the CitizenObserver alert system.
To sign up for the Alert Network please click the button below.
CCSO MOBILE APP
The Collin County Sheriff's Office mobile phone app is now available through iTunes and Google Play. It enables the public to send anonymous tips to the Sheriff's Office and lets us respond, creating a two way anonymous chat.
To download the app, click one of the icons below and click the link that says "Submit A Tip."
Form: Scam Reporting Form
This form is intended only for reporting phone calls from individuals impersonating a Collin County Sheriff's Office employee when no money was given.
If you did give money, please call Dispatch at (972) 547-5350 to generate a report.
Fill out all requested information and include as much detail as possible. Once complete, email the form to our Cyber Crimes Unit.
Email: Cyber Crimes Unit
A member of the Cyber Crimes Unit may contact you for additional information if needed.
Citizens have two resources available regarding registered sex offenders: the OffenderWatch Sex Offender Database and the TxDPS Public Sex Offender Register webpage. Learn More and Visit Resources Pertaining to Sex Offenders.
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- Anonymous Tips
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Anyone witnessing a crime in progress is encouraged to call 9-1-1 and report it immediately!
Fugitive/Intelligence/Narcotics Tip Line
If you have information regarding suspicious or criminal activity and wish to remain anonymous, please call the Collin County Sheriff's Office Fugitive/Intelligence/Narcotics Tip Line at (972) 547-5117.
Submit Via the CCSO Mobile App
The Collin County Sheriff's Office mobile phone app is now available through iTunes and Google Play. It enables the public to send anonymous tips to the Sheriff's Office and lets us respond, creating a two way anonymous chat.
To download the app, click one of the icons below and click the link that says "Submit A Tip."
Text Us Via 'TIP 411'
To submit an anonymous tip via text message to the Collin County Sheriff's Office, text CCSO and your tip to 847411 (tip411).
Be sure to save or record your tip ID. You can use the ID to login to view feedback about your tip from the Sheriff's Office. Just enter the ID on the tip submit page and any feedback about your tip will display. You can then submit additional information to the Sheriff's Office using the tip form.
Download The Iwatchtexas.org Mobile App.
The iWatchTexas.org mobile phone app is available through iTunes and Google Play. You can use it to report suspicious activities or behaviors that may indicate criminal, terroristic, or school safety-related threats.
To download the app, click one of the icons below.
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- Most Wanted
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- Collin County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for assistance in locating these individuals. If you have information on the whereabouts of any of these individuals, please call the Collin County Sheriff's Office. Callers may remain anonymous. See the Most Wanted List.
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- Register for Alerts
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TIP 411
The Collin County Alert Network is a free service provided by the CitizenObserver organization through "tip411" to enable persons to receive alerts from the Sheriff's Office via e-mail or as a text message to a cell phone.
Through this website, The Collin County Sheriff's Office will provide information to help maintain and improve community safety. You can also opt to receive surrounding city and community alerts that are on the CitizenObserver alert system.
To sign up for the Alert Network please click the button below.
CCSO MOBILE APP
The Collin County Sheriff's Office mobile phone app is now available through iTunes and Google Play. It enables the public to send anonymous tips to the Sheriff's Office and lets us respond, creating a two way anonymous chat.
To download the app, click one of the icons below and click the link that says "Submit A Tip."
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- Scam Reporting Form
- Description
Form: Scam Reporting Form
This form is intended only for reporting phone calls from individuals impersonating a Collin County Sheriff's Office employee when no money was given.
If you did give money, please call Dispatch at (972) 547-5350 to generate a report.
Fill out all requested information and include as much detail as possible. Once complete, email the form to our Cyber Crimes Unit.
Email: Cyber Crimes Unit
A member of the Cyber Crimes Unit may contact you for additional information if needed.
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- Sex Offenders
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Citizens have two resources available regarding registered sex offenders: the OffenderWatch Sex Offender Database and the TxDPS Public Sex Offender Register webpage. Learn More and Visit Resources Pertaining to Sex Offenders.
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- Victim Information
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- The Collin County Sheriff's Office Victim Assistance Program is responsible for providing services and support to individuals affected by crime and crisis circumstances to reduce the impact of trauma and enhance the ability of individuals to rebuild their lives. For more information on Victim Services.
Fee & Permit Resources
- If you live within city limits and your city has a police department, you must obtain a permit from your local agency if required.
- To check whether your address falls under Collin County jurisdiction, use the Collin County Interactive Map:
Check Your Address Here
See the list of Civil Processes that the Collin County Sheriff's Office provides and discover what steps to take to complete payment. See the Civil Processes.
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- Alarm Permits
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- The Collin County Sheriff's Office requires a permit for all monitored residential alarm systems in areas where the Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement provider. Only monitored alarm systems fall under the Collin County Alarm Permit Ordinance.Do You Need a Permit?
- If you live within city limits and your city has a police department, you must obtain a permit from your local agency if required.
- To check whether your address falls under Collin County jurisdiction, use the Collin County Interactive Map:
Check Your Address Here
Alarm Permit Packet & ApplicationFor complete permit requirements, fee details, and application instructions, view the Collin County Alarm Permit Packet:
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- Civil Process
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See the list of Civil Processes that the Collin County Sheriff's Office provides and discover what steps to take to complete payment. See the Civil Processes.
Reporting Resources
Run the Arrests and Releases report dating back up to one week. Run the Arrests/Releases Report
CCSO Report for the Use of UVAs 2023-2024.pdfSearch judicial records and court information pertaining to active warrants, inmates, cases, and civil papers. Run the Court and case Information Report.
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- Active Warrants
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- All warrants may not be viewable to the public. If you have any concerns regarding a warrant, please contact the sheriff's office or constable precinct in which you live to verify. Search for an Active Warrant.
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- Arrests & Releases Report
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Run the Arrests and Releases report dating back up to one week. Run the Arrests/Releases Report
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- Drone Operations & Reporting
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- The Collin County Sheriff’s Office utilizes small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) to enhance public safety through aerial support. These systems are deployed to assist in a range of law enforcement operations, including search and rescue efforts, crash and crime scene documentation, aerial support in inaccessible or unsafe locations, warrant execution, and other law enforcement missions requiring real-time situational awareness.All drone operations are conducted in compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations and follow internal policies designed to ensure safety, transparency, and protection of individual privacy.State Reporting RequirementIn accordance with Texas Government Code § 423.008, law enforcement agencies in counties with a population over 150,000 are required to post a report during each odd-numbered year detailing drone usage. The Collin County Sheriff’s Office report is available below.
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- Judicial Court & Case Information
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Search judicial records and court information pertaining to active warrants, inmates, cases, and civil papers. Run the Court and case Information Report.