Brevard County Police Blotter

Brevard County police blotter records are maintained by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Wayne Ivey at 700 Park Avenue in Titusville. The Records Division processes all public records requests for incident reports, arrest bookings, and law enforcement activity across the county. You can search arrest bookings online at the sheriff's booking inquiry system, check warrant and offender databases, or submit formal records requests through the online portal or by email to Records@BCSO.us. Brevard County charges a $2 records check fee per last name inquiry, with additional fees for case reports and service charges for requests taking more than 15 minutes to process.

Search Brevard County Police Records Online

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office provides several online databases for searching police blotter information. The Arrest Inquiry and Bookings database at brevardsheriff.com/bookings shows recent arrests with booking photos, charges, and bond amounts. This system updates regularly as new arrests occur. Search by name or booking date to find specific records.

The Offender and Warrant Search tool at brevardsheriff.com/resources/offender-warrant-search lets you check for active warrants and registered offenders. This database provides information on people wanted by law enforcement in Brevard County. It includes warrant details, charges, and offender registration status.

Crime data is available through the sheriff's website. The system shows reported crimes by location and type. You can view trends, maps, and statistics on law enforcement activity across Brevard County. This information helps residents stay informed about public safety in their neighborhoods.

Brevard County Records Division

The Records Division at 700 Park Avenue in Titusville handles all public records requests for the sheriff's office. Call (321) 264-5214 to reach the division or email Records@BCSO.us with your request. The division maintains incident reports, crash reports, arrest records, and other law enforcement documents created by sheriff's deputies.

Public records requests require research and review by trained staff. Same-day completion is not possible due to the need to locate records, review them for exemptions, and prepare them for release. Simple requests may be fulfilled within a few days. Complex or large requests can take weeks depending on the volume of records involved.

Email addresses provided on public records request forms become part of the public record under Florida law. The sheriff's office warns that your email address may be disclosed to others who request public records. Consider using a separate email account if you have privacy concerns about your contact information becoming public.

Note: Personal checks are not accepted as payment for public records requests in Brevard County.

Police Blotter Record Fees

Brevard County charges specific fees for public records services. A records check costs $2.00 per last name searched. This fee covers the staff time to search the database for incidents involving that name. If records are found, additional fees apply for copies.

Case reports cost $0.15 per single-sided page for requests of 10 pages or more. Double-sided copies are $0.20 per page. CDs and DVDs containing digital records cost $1.00 each. Service charges apply to requests that take more than 15 minutes of staff time to fulfill. These charges are calculated based on employee compensation rates plus benefits.

Payment can be made online through the sheriff's website, by money order, with cash, by business check, or by credit card. Credit card payments include a 2.95% processing fee with a $2.00 minimum charge. Personal checks are not accepted under sheriff's office policy. You must pay before records are released.

How to Get Police Reports

To request police blotter records from Brevard County, submit your request through the online form available on the sheriff's website at brevardsheriff.com. The form asks for details about the records you want: incident date, location, names of people involved, and case number if you have one. Complete information leads to faster processing.

Email requests can be sent to Records@BCSO.us. Include a clear description of what records you need. Provide your contact information so staff can reach you with questions or updates. They will respond with information about costs and processing time.

In-person requests are accepted at the Records Division at 700 Park Avenue in Titusville. Visit during business hours to submit a request form. Staff can answer questions about the process and explain fee structures. Bring payment if you expect to pay fees for your request.

Phone the Records Division at (321) 264-5214 for information about the public records process. Staff can tell you what information is needed and provide general guidance. Actual requests typically require written submission through the online form or by email.

Brevard County Clerk Public Records

The Brevard County Clerk of Court maintains separate public records related to court proceedings. The clerk's online portal at brevardcountyclerkfl.nextrequest.com handles requests for court documents, recorded documents, and official records. Email PublicRecordsRequests@brevardclerk.us for clerk's office records.

Call the clerk's public records line at (321) 637-2004 for questions about court-related records. The clerk's office is located at P.O. Box 999, Titusville, FL 32781-0999. Court records include case filings, judgments, liens, and recorded documents. These records complement the police blotter information maintained by the sheriff's office.

Some records exist in both sheriff's office and clerk's office systems. Arrest records lead to court cases filed by prosecutors. Incident reports become evidence in criminal proceedings. Checking both sources provides a complete picture of law enforcement and judicial activity in Brevard County.

Public Records Law

Brevard County police blotter records are governed by Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. This law establishes that all government records are presumed public unless a specific exemption applies. The sheriff's office must provide access during regular business hours and can charge the actual cost of duplication.

Exemptions protect certain sensitive information under Florida Statutes Section 119.071. Active criminal investigations remain confidential until they conclude or become inactive. Victim identities in sexual offense cases are protected. Home addresses and personal information of law enforcement officers are exempt from disclosure.

Traffic crash reports follow special confidentiality rules under Florida Statute 316.066. Reports remain confidential for 60 days after filing. Only parties involved, their lawyers, insurers, and certain government agencies can access them during this period. After 60 days, anyone can purchase crash reports through the Florida Crash Portal at services.flhsmv.gov/CrashReportPurchasing for $10 per report plus a $2 convenience fee.

Nearby Counties

Brevard County is located on Florida's Space Coast. Neighboring counties each maintain their own sheriff's offices and public records systems: