For a copy of a Police Report, Please contact the Records Department at (830) 742-8123 or come by the Poteet Police Department at 182 Fifth Street Poteet, Texas 78065. Between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday - Friday.  

No, the Poteet Police Department does not unlock vehicles, however you may contact the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office at (830) 769-3434 and the Sheriff's Office can assist you.

For vehicle impound information please call 830-783-9038 seven days a week 9:00 am -5:00 pm. Impound fees are $280 within the first 24 hours (Impound storage $130 & Tow Fee is $150) plus a Daily fee of $20 per day after first 24 hours. A certified letter of abandonment will be sent after 4th day adding a $25 fee to the amount (Certified Letter will be sent to the address on the registration and the lien holder, if applicable) method of Payment: EXACT CASH, Cashier's Check, Money Order, (debit or Credit card with a 5% fee)

For the vehicle to be released from the impound the following 4 are required:

1.       Valid Driver's License,

2.       current Insurance Binder,

3.       Current vehicle registration,

4.       The registered owner MUST be Present in order to remove a vehicle from the impound yard Or a notarized letter from the registered owner authorizing a person to take custody of an impounded vehicle.  

If a vehicle cannot be driven out of the impound yard legally and/or safely, a tow service or a trailer/dolly, that can support the vehicle’s weight may be used. No chains/straps or ropes will be allowed.  

The City of Poteet is not responsible for items left in your vehicle. 

To file a complaint against any member of the Poteet Police Department a complaint form must be completed, notarized and returned to City Hall.  The complaint will then be given to the City Administrator / Mayor to review the validity of the complaint.  Please click HERE to access a PDF fillable complaint form.