City of Plantation, Florida
Home MenuThe Records Unit serves as the official repository for all original police reports, including offense reports, vehicular accident reports, and supplementary reports completed by patrol and investigative officers. Each document is meticulously processed, indexed, and archived to ensure accurate and permanent recordkeeping.
The unit is also responsible for entering, updating, validating, and canceling all reported statistical and criminal history information provided to state and federal Criminal History Record Information databases. Adhering to strict standards of confidentiality, the Records Unit does not discuss report details over the telephone.
Members of the public may request copies of police reports in person at the police department located at 451 NW 70th Terrace.
Records Unit Services
Public Records Request
Fingerprinting
- Photo Identification required
- Fingerprint card required
- $5.00 (Plantation resident) per card
- $15.00 (non-Plantation resident) per card
Bike Registration
- $2.00
Alarms
Register, renew, or pay for your alarm permit at the Plantation Police Department.
Alarm Companies and alarm users must be responsible for registering and maintaining alarm systems to help ensure prompt responses from Plantation Police and Fire Department personnel when a true emergency exists. False alarms cost the City and its citizens thousands of dollars per year – and take officers away from actual emergencies.
All City of Plantation alarm users are required to register their alarms with the City of Plantation Police Department. This includes all residential, business and government locations within the City of Plantation boundaries. Refer to the City’s Alarm Ordinance for specific requirements and Alarm Permit Application.
Alarm Fees and Alarm Application Form
- Alarm Permit Application
- $25.00 Initial registration fee
- $10.00 Annual renewal fee
Visa Letters (Letter of Good Conduct)
- Photo identification required
- One year residency required
- $6.00 fee – we only provide this service for Plantation residents
City Recycle Coupons
- $5.00
Police Reports
- 15 cents per page
- Available after 72 working hours
- Extensive report research $15.00 per hour – Must be paid in advance
Accident Reports
- Accidents reports are confidential the first sixty days
- You must complete the required Motor Vehicle Accident Crash Report Request Form Affidavit to obtain an accident report.
- Motor Vehicle is available on the Forms section of this page
- Crash reports are .15 cents per page
- Copies are available after 5 working days
- Crash Reports now available online 24 hours a day at the Florida Crash Portal ($10.00 per report plus $2.00 fee per shopping cart). Google Chrome browser is recommended when accessing this site.
Vehicle Repair Warning Ticket Service
- $4.00 paid to Plantation Police Department
- Additional fee payable to Broward County