Davie Police Records
Davie police records are maintained by the Davie Police Department. This town in western Broward County has around 105,000 residents. The police department provides all law enforcement services and generates incident reports, arrest records, crash reports, and other documents for Davie. People seeking police records from Davie submit requests to the department's records division, which processes public records under Florida law.
Davie Quick Facts
Davie Police Department Overview
Davie Police Department operates from its headquarters at 6600 SW 45th St in Davie. The department runs patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and community policing. Officers respond to calls and write incident reports for crimes and other events that happen in town. All police records for Davie originate with the department.
The records division at Davie PD handles public records requests. You can request incident reports, crash reports, arrest records, and other law enforcement documents. Under Florida's public records law in Chapter 119, most police records are public. Some records have exemptions, like active investigations or juvenile cases. Staff review each request and release what they can.
Davie has its own police force, but the Broward County Sheriff's Office also operates countywide. BSO handles the county jail and assists local agencies when needed. If an arrest in Davie led to booking at the county jail, you may need to contact BSO for jail records even though Davie PD wrote the initial report.
Requesting Records from Davie PD
To get police records from Davie, you contact the records division. You can submit requests in person at the police station, by mail, or online if the department has a web portal. Include the incident date, location, names of people involved, and the report number if you have it. The more details you give, the faster staff can find your records.
Most incident reports are ready within a few business days. Older records or complex requests may take longer. The department will notify you when your records are ready or if they need more information. Fees depend on the size of the request. Small requests may be free or have a minimal copying charge. Large document sets may cost more based on pages copied and staff time.
Florida law under Florida Statutes § 119.07 requires agencies to respond to public records requests promptly. Davie PD must either provide the records, explain why they are exempt, or tell you when they will be ready. You can challenge denials in court if you believe the records should be public.
For traffic crash reports, you can also use the state portal at flhsmv.gov. Crash reports from Davie are available online for $10 per report. You need the crash date, county, and driver name. This is often the quickest way to get crash reports without visiting the police station.
Types of Police Records
Police records from Davie include incident reports, arrest records, crash reports, and other law enforcement documents. Each type serves a different purpose and has different uses.
Incident reports cover crimes like theft, burglary, assault, vandalism, and fraud. These reports contain the date, location, victim and suspect information, and a narrative of what happened. People use incident reports for insurance claims, court cases, and personal documentation. Most incident reports from Davie are public unless they involve an active investigation or a protected victim.
Arrest records show when someone was taken into custody by Davie police. These records include the charges, date of arrest, and booking information. Arrest records are public unless sealed by a court order. If the arrest led to prosecution, the court case records will be at the Broward County Clerk of Court office.
Traffic crash reports document accidents in Davie. Officers investigate and write reports that include driver details, vehicle information, and diagrams of the crash scene. Insurance companies often request these after accidents. You can get crash reports from Davie PD or through the statewide portal.
Crime statistics and calls for service data are also public. Researchers and journalists use this data to analyze crime trends and police activity in Davie. The department may provide this in summary reports or raw data files depending on what you ask for.
Note: Routine incident reports in Davie are typically available within 3 to 5 business days of the request.
Public Records Fees
Fees for police records in Davie depend on what you request and how much work it takes to fulfill. A single incident report may have a small fee or be free. Large requests with many pages or extensive search time can cost more.
Florida law under Florida Statutes § 119.07 sets limits on what agencies can charge. Standard copying is 15 cents per page for regular size paper. Certified copies cost extra. If staff spend significant time searching or redacting exempt information, the department can charge for that labor at the rate allowed by law.
When you make your request, ask about fees. Davie PD can estimate the cost before they process your request. Most people pay less than $20 for a single report. Crash reports through the state portal are $10. Background checks from FDLE have their own fee schedule.
Background Checks and Criminal History
For a full criminal background check that includes arrests from Davie and other places in Florida, go to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. FDLE maintains the statewide criminal history database. They process background checks for individuals and employers.
You can request your own criminal history from FDLE online or by mail. The fee is $24 for a state background check. National checks through the FBI cost more. Visit fdle.state.fl.us for forms and instructions. You can also call the Criminal History Records Unit at (850) 410-8161.
Background checks pull records from across Florida, including any charges from Davie. Personal requests usually take about two weeks to process. Employer requests may take longer depending on the type of check and current volume at FDLE.
If you just need a specific incident report from Davie, contact the police department. For a complete criminal history search, use FDLE. Most people use Davie PD for single incident reports and FDLE for full background checks.
State and County Resources
Beyond local police records from Davie, several other agencies maintain records that may be relevant. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has a public records portal at fdle.justfoia.com where you can submit requests for state-level law enforcement records. FDLE does not have local incident reports, but they do provide statewide criminal justice data.
Florida Highway Patrol responds to crashes on state highways near Davie. If FHP investigated your crash, request the report through the state portal or contact FHP directly. The contact page is at flhsmv.gov.
Broward County maintains the county jail and court system. If an arrest in Davie led to charges, the court case records will be at the Broward County Clerk of Court. For more on county resources and agencies that serve Davie, see the Broward County police records page.
Broward County Police Records
Davie is in Broward County. The county has its own sheriff's office that serves unincorporated areas and provides countywide services like the jail. For information on county records, other local police departments, and related resources, visit the Broward County police records page.