Pembroke Pines Police Records

Pembroke Pines police blotter records document law enforcement activity in one of Broward County's largest cities. Pembroke Pines Police Department maintains incident reports, arrest records, and crash documentation for the city while Broward Sheriff's Office serves county areas. The police blotter includes arrests made by Pembroke Pines officers, traffic crashes investigated within city limits, case files from investigations, and responses to calls across neighborhoods. Request police blotter records from the department at 9500 Pines Boulevard or call 954-431-2200 during business hours. Under Florida's Chapter 119 public records law, most police documents are available to anyone who submits a request.

Pembroke Pines Police Department Records

Pembroke Pines Police Department serves a population over 179,000 within city boundaries. The department operates from 9500 Pines Boulevard and handles patrol, investigations, and traffic enforcement for Pembroke Pines. The police department maintains all incident reports and police blotter records for incidents in their jurisdiction. Records staff process public information requests from residents, attorneys, insurance companies, and researchers.

Call 954-431-2200 to reach the department's main phone line. Staff can direct you to the records division or appropriate unit for your request type. Phone calls help clarify what documents are available and what information you should provide in your request. Some requests can be handled by phone while others require in-person visits or written submissions to the department.

Pembroke Pines 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 and investigative techniques.

How to Request Pembroke Pines Police Records

Contact Pembroke Pines PD at 954-431-2200 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 the police department 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 or redaction 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 and provides faster service than requesting directly from police departments. You need the crash date, location, and at least one driver name to search the database successfully.

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 company representatives. You must prove authorization with a sworn affidavit on form HSMV-94010. Unauthorized disclosure during this period is a third-degree felony with serious criminal penalties.

Types of Police Records in Pembroke Pines

Incident reports document police responses to calls throughout Pembroke Pines. Officers write reports after handling crimes, accidents, disturbances, and other events requiring police attention. Each report includes date, time, and location information. It lists people involved, witnesses, and victims with contact details. Officer narratives describe what occurred and what actions were taken at the scene. Incident reports are public unless specific exemptions apply under Florida law.

Arrest records show when Pembroke Pines PD arrests someone. Booking information includes the arrestee's name, mugshot photograph, charges filed, bond amount set, and booking date and time. Broward County jail maintains booking records and posts recent arrests online. You can search by name or booking date to find arrest information through the Broward Sheriff's Office jail roster system.

Case files may contain multiple documents beyond the initial incident report. Supplemental reports add new details as investigations progress. Detective notes track investigative steps and leads. Witness statements provide testimony from people who saw events. Evidence logs list items collected. Active case files remain confidential. Closed cases become public with redactions for protected information.

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. Long-form reports include detailed crash diagrams and contributing factors.

Broward County Police Records

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

Fees and Processing

Pembroke Pines 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 the department 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.