The Winter
Haven Police Department utilizes a centralized records
management section whose responsibilities are to maintain hard
copies of all reports and to enter computer data into the Police
Department's records management computer system. These different
forms of documentation are used when needed by the court system
or the Police Department or when dealing with public requests.
The Police Department forwards the
computer-generated data taken from all offense reports to the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the state’s Uniform
Crime Reporting system,
FAQs
Where do I go to get a copy of a police report?
We are located on the 1st floor of the Winter Haven
Police Department, 125 North Lake Silver Drive, NW, Winter
Haven, Florida. The Public Records window is open
Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. We are closed on all
official government holidays.
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 single copies and 20 centers
for double-sided copies. Please allow 5 to 10 working days after
an incident, arrest, or accident for processing before
attempting to obtain a copy of a report.
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.
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.
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.
