Texas Public Records Action Kit
A complete, fillable system for requesting police records in Texas—from bodycam wording and evidence preservation to response tracking and follow-up letters.
Free Accountability Resources
Thin Blue Lies is building a library of public records tools, civil rights resources, bodycam request templates, and accountability guides for viewers who want to understand the system — and push back when the system crosses the line.
Free Download: Police Encounter Checklist
A quick reference guide for police encounters, filming, ID requests, searches, and protecting your rights without escalating the situation.
Free Download: Bodycam Footage Request Template
A simple public records request template viewers can use to request bodycam footage, incident reports, dispatch logs, 911 audio, dispatch notes, and related police records.
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Want all five Thin Blue Lies police accountability resources in one place? Get the full toolkit with templates for encounters, bodycam footage, evidence preservation, public records requests, and records appeals.
Includes:
✅ Police Encounter Checklist
✅ Bodycam Footage Request Template
✅ Evidence Preservation Guide
✅ Public Records Request Template
✅ Public Records Appeal Template
Coming Soon
Know your rights pocket guide
Civil rights lawsuit basics
Section 1983 resources
State-by-state accountability tools
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