Records

Public Information & NIBRS Reporting

The Records Division is managed by our Records Clerk who has receives continuous training and updates in records management and Texas' Public Information Act (the Freedom of Information Act).  You can find the Sheriff's Office Open Records Request here.

The Milam County Sheriff's Office is committed to transparency and providing the public with access to important records and crime reporting data. Below, you will find details on how to request public records and access crime statistics through the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS).

Public Information Requests

Under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), residents have the right to request access to government records, including reports, documents, and other public information maintained by the Milam County Sheriff's Office.  The request is limited to records or information already in existence. The Act does not require the Sheriff's Office to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.  In some cases, the request for information may concern protected information that can not be released. 

How to Request Public Records

Public records requests must be submitted by written request and should include the following:

Your name and contact information

 A clear description of the records requested (case number, dates, involved parties, etc.)

 Preferred method of receiving the records (email, mail, or in-person pickup)

Ways to Submit a Request

 In-Person/Mail:

Milam County Sheriff's Office

512 N. Jefferson, Ste. A

Cameron, TX 76520

National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)

The National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) is a crime reporting program managed by the FBI and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). NIBRS provides detailed crime data to help law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and the public understand crime trends in their communities.

What is NIBRS?

NIBRS collects and reports data on a wide range of offenses, including:

 Crimes Against Persons (assault, homicide, sexual offenses)

 Crimes Against Property (burglary, vandalism, fraud)

 Crimes Against Society (drug offenses, weapon violations)

This system improves transparency by providing detailed incident-level data instead of just summary statistics.

Access Milam County Crime Data

The Milam County Sheriff's Office reports crime data through NIBRS, which is accessible via:

 Texas DPS Crime Reports: https://www.dps.texas.gov 

 FBI NIBRS Data Explorer: https://crime-data-explorer.fr.cloud.gov 

Residents can view crime statistics, trends, and reports for Milam County and compare data across Texas and the nation.

How the Public Can Use NIBRS Data

Stay Informed: Learn about crime trends in your area

Community Awareness: Use data for neighborhood safety initiatives

Transparency: See how local law enforcement reports and handles crime

For additional information on NIBRS reporting or crime statistics in Milam County, please contact:

Milam County Sheriff's Office - Records Division

Phone: 254-697-7033