Find Port St. Lucie Police Records

Port St. Lucie police blotter records track daily law enforcement activity in one of Florida's fastest-growing cities. Port St. Lucie Police Department maintains incident reports, arrest records, and crash documentation for city limits while St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office serves unincorporated areas. The police blotter includes arrests, traffic crashes, case investigations, and calls for service across Port St. Lucie neighborhoods. You can request police blotter records from the department at 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard or call 772-871-5000 during regular business hours. Florida's Chapter 119 public records law makes most police documents available to anyone who submits a proper request to the agency.

Port St. Lucie Police Department Overview

Port St. Lucie Police Department serves a population over 258,000 within city boundaries. The department operates from 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard and handles patrol, investigations, and traffic enforcement for Port St. Lucie. PSLPD maintains all incident reports and police blotter records for incidents occurring in their jurisdiction. The records division processes public information requests from residents, attorneys, insurance adjusters, and other requesters.

Visit the department website at cityofpsl.com/police for information on services and programs. The site provides contact details for divisions, crime prevention resources, and community policing initiatives. You can learn about department operations before submitting records requests.

Call 772-871-5000 to reach PSLPD's main line. Staff can direct you to the records division or appropriate unit for your request. Phone calls help clarify what documents are available and what information you need to provide. Some requests can be handled by phone while others require in-person visits.

How to Request Police Blotter Records

Contact Port St. Lucie PD at 772-871-5000 to start the request process. Explain what type of record you need and provide details like dates, locations, names, and case numbers if you have them. Records staff will tell you how to submit a formal request and estimate costs. Specific requests help staff locate documents quickly in their system.

In-person visits allow you to speak directly with records division staff at 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard. Bring information that helps identify the incident or arrest. Staff search their database and provide publicly available documents under Florida law. Simple requests may be filled same day while complex requests take longer.

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

During 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 with serious criminal penalties.

Types of Police Records Available

Incident reports document police responses across Port St. Lucie. Officers write reports after handling crimes, accidents, and disturbances. Each report includes date, time, and location. It lists involved parties and witnesses. Officer narratives describe what occurred. Incident reports are public unless exemptions apply.

Arrest records show when PSLPD arrests someone. Booking information includes name, mugshot, charges, bond, and booking date. St. Lucie 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 investigative steps. Witness statements provide testimony. Evidence logs list collected items. Active cases 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 PSLPD. Long-form reports include detailed diagrams and contributing factors.

St. Lucie County and Port St. Lucie

Port St. Lucie is in St. Lucie County, which operates a sheriff's office for unincorporated areas. If an incident occurred outside city limits, contact the sheriff's office instead of Port St. Lucie PD. The sheriff maintains separate records from city police.

For information on police blotter records throughout the county, visit the St. Lucie County Police Blotter page. Understanding jurisdiction helps you request records from the correct agency.

Fees and Processing

Port St. Lucie 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. Electronic records on CD cost $1 per disc. Service charges apply when requests take more than 15 minutes. You receive cost estimates before work begins on expensive requests.

Payment methods include cash, money order, business check, or credit card with a fee. Personal checks may not be accepted. Call ahead to confirm payment types. Processing times vary by complexity. Simple requests take days while complex requests take weeks.

Public Records Law

Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes governs public records. The law establishes rights to inspect and copy police documents. Agencies must respond promptly and in good faith. Some records are exempt under Florida Statutes Section 119.071 including active investigations and victim identities in certain crimes.

You do not need to identify yourself or state why you want records. Florida law protects anonymous access. If PSLPD denies a request improperly, contact the Attorney General's mediation program 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. FDLE serves as the central repository for arrest histories and criminal charges. For crash data, visit Florida Highway Safety at flhsmv.gov/traffic-crash-reports. The Government in the Sunshine Manual at myfloridalegal.com/open-government/sunshine-manual explains public records law in detail.