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To visit us in person:
3250
Hollywood Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Hollywood, Florida 33021
To reach us by telephone:
954-967-4480
954-967-4391 (fax)
Our
Hours:
8:00 am - 5:30 pm -
Monday through Friday
Copies of all police reports and documents open to public access are
available from the Records Section. There is a charge of 15 cents per page
for copies of incident reports and 20 cents per page for accident reports.
Background checks are $11.00. Please allow 5 to 10 working days after
an incident, arrest, or accident for processing before attempting to obtain
a copy of a report.
Mission Statement:
To provide record processing and retrieval services to Law Enforcement
personnel and the citizens of the community in a courteous, efficient and
timely manner.
Departmental Overview:
The Records Section of the Hollywood Police Department consists of three Units:
- The Records Unit, which provides records and retrieval services.
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The Case Filing Unit, which prepares all documents necessary for the presentation
of cases for prosecution to the Broward State Attorney’s Office.
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The Data Entry Unit, which transcribes reports created by Law Enforcement
personnel.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where do I go to get a copy of a police report?
We are located on the 3rd floor of the Hollywood Police
Department, 3250 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida. The Public Records
window is open Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm. We are closed all official
government holidays.
Are police reports available to anyone?
Yes, with very few limitations such as juvenile information, the
identity of a victim of a sexual offense or domestic violence and reports
containing information about open or ongoing investigations. Nearly all
police reports are available to anyone.
How much does a police report cost?
The cost of any type of police report is .15 cents per page and .20
cents for a two-sided report/page. Am I entitled to police report information about my neighbor’s
activities?
Florida Public Records Law allows anyone to request police report
information about any individual.
Can I get information about criminal activity in my neighborhood?
Yes. A crime activity "grid" can be run for a specific period of
time. However, you can read some Neighborhood statistics right from this website
at Hollywood Police Crime
Statistics.
May I use police report information to solicit business from the
victims of crimes?
No. Public Records Law prohibits the use of police report information
for the commercial solicitation of victims of crimes.
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