Hollywood Police Blotter

Hollywood police blotter records track law enforcement activity in this Broward County city. Hollywood Police Department maintains incident reports, arrest records, and crash documentation for city limits while Broward Sheriff's Office serves county areas. The police blotter includes arrests made by Hollywood officers, traffic crashes investigated within city jurisdiction, case files from criminal investigations, and responses to calls across neighborhoods from the beach to downtown and residential sections. Request police blotter records from the department at 3250 Hollywood Boulevard or call 954-967-4630 during business hours. Under Florida's Chapter 119 public records law, most police documents are available to anyone who submits a proper request.

Hollywood Police Department Records

Hollywood Police Department serves a population over 159,000 within city boundaries. The department operates from 3250 Hollywood Boulevard and handles patrol, investigations, and traffic enforcement for Hollywood. HPD maintains all incident reports and police blotter records for incidents in their jurisdiction. The records division processes public information requests from residents, attorneys, insurance adjusters, and researchers seeking police documentation.

Call 954-967-4630 to reach HPD's main phone line. Staff can direct you to the records division or appropriate unit for your specific request type. Phone calls help clarify what documents are publicly available and what information you need to provide. Some requests can be handled by phone while others require in-person visits or written submissions to the department.

Hollywood PD maintains incident reports, arrest records, case files, and traffic crash reports. These documents form the core of the police blotter for the city. Each record type has different access rules under Florida law. Active investigations remain confidential until cases close or become inactive. Closed cases become public with limited exemptions for victim privacy.

How to Request Hollywood Police Records

Contact Hollywood PD at 954-967-4630 to start the records request process. Explain what type of record you need and provide details like dates, locations, names of people involved, and any case or incident numbers you have. Records staff will tell you how to submit a formal request and estimate what costs might apply. The more specific your request, the faster staff can locate documents in their records management system.

In-person visits to HPD headquarters allow you to speak directly with records division staff. Bring all information that helps identify the incident or arrest you're researching. Staff search their database and provide documents that are publicly available under Florida law. Simple requests may be filled the same day while complex requests requiring review take longer to process.

For traffic crash reports, use the Florida Crash Portal at services.flhsmv.gov/CrashReportPurchasing after the 60-day confidentiality period ends. The state system charges $10 per report plus $2 online fee. You need the crash date, location, and at least one driver name to search the database.

Within the first 60 days after a crash, only authorized parties can access reports under Florida Statute 316.066. This includes drivers involved, their attorneys, and insurance representatives. You must prove authorization with a sworn affidavit on form HSMV-94010. Unauthorized disclosure is a third-degree felony.

Types of Police Records in Hollywood

Incident reports document police responses to calls throughout Hollywood. Officers write reports after handling crimes, accidents, disturbances, and other events. Each report includes date, time, and location. It lists people involved and witnesses. Officer narratives describe what occurred. Incident reports are public unless exemptions apply.

Arrest records show when HPD arrests someone. Booking information includes name, mugshot, charges, bond, and booking date. Broward County jail maintains booking records and posts arrests online. You can search by name or date to find arrest information.

Case files contain multiple documents. Supplemental reports add details as investigations progress. Detective notes track steps. Witness statements provide testimony. Evidence logs list collected items. Active cases remain confidential. Closed cases become public with redactions.

Traffic crash reports are confidential for 60 days after filing. After that period, anyone can purchase reports through the state portal or request them from the investigating agency.

Broward County Police Records

Hollywood is in Broward County. Broward Sheriff's Office serves unincorporated areas. If an incident occurred outside Hollywood city limits, contact Broward Sheriff's Office instead of Hollywood PD. For information on police blotter records throughout Broward County, visit the Broward County Police Blotter page.

Fees and Processing

Hollywood follows Florida's fee schedule. Copies cost $0.15 per single-sided page or $0.20 per double-sided page. Certified copies add $1 per page. Service charges apply when requests take more than 15 minutes. Payment methods include cash, money order, business check, or credit card with a fee. Processing times vary by complexity.

Public Records Law

Chapter 119 governs public records. Exemptions appear in Florida Statutes Section 119.071. You do not need to identify yourself or state why you want records. If HPD denies a request improperly, contact the Attorney General at 850-245-0140. Visit myfloridalegal.com/open-government for guidance.

Additional Resources

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement at fdle.state.fl.us maintains statewide criminal records. For crash data, visit flhsmv.gov/traffic-crash-reports. The Sunshine Manual at myfloridalegal.com/open-government/sunshine-manual explains public records law.