Escambia County Police Blotter

Escambia County police blotter records are maintained by the Escambia County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Chip Simmons at 1700 West Leonard Street in Pensacola. The sheriff's office provides online records portals for public access and handles law enforcement for unincorporated Escambia County. You can search inmate records, arrest information, and crime mapping data through the sheriff's website, or submit formal public records requests by calling (850) 436-9630. The City of Pensacola operates its own police department at 711 N. Hayne Street with a separate records system, and crash reports can be obtained online through the Florida Crash Portal at FloridaCrashPortal.gov.

Escambia County Sheriff's Office

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is located at 1700 West Leonard Street in Pensacola. Call (850) 436-9630 to reach the main office for information about public records and law enforcement services. Sheriff Chip Simmons leads the agency that serves unincorporated areas and some cities under contract.

Online records portals provide access to inmate search tools, arrest records, and crime mapping data. The sheriff's website offers several databases for searching police blotter information without requiring formal records requests. Booking information, jail rosters, and crime statistics appear in public-facing systems.

For detailed police reports and incident records, submit formal public records requests through the sheriff's office. Staff will process requests according to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and provide records at the actual cost of duplication.

Pensacola Police Department Records

The City of Pensacola operates its own police department separate from the sheriff's office. The Pensacola Police Department is located at 711 N. Hayne Street. Call 850-435-1915 for information about police records within city limits. The department maintains separate records for incidents occurring in Pensacola.

Crash reports for incidents handled by Pensacola Police are available online through the Florida Crash Portal. Visit cityofpensacola.com/3001/Obtain-Crash-Report-Online for information about obtaining crash reports. The state portal at FloridaCrashPortal.gov provides access to reports filed by all Florida agencies.

For incidents within Pensacola city limits, contact the police department directly. For incidents in unincorporated areas or cities served by the sheriff, contact the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. Identifying the correct agency ensures faster processing of your records request.

How to Get Police Reports

To request police blotter records from Escambia County, call the sheriff's office at (850) 436-9630. Ask about the public records process and what information is needed. Staff can explain fee structures and processing times for different types of requests.

Check online databases first to see if the information you need is already publicly available. Inmate search, crime mapping, and arrest records often appear in online systems without requiring formal requests. These tools provide free access to much police blotter data.

For records not available online, submit a written request to the sheriff's office. Include the incident date, location, names involved, and any case numbers. Specific information helps staff locate records quickly and reduces processing costs.

The sheriff's office charges standard fees of $0.15 per single-sided page and $0.20 per double-sided page. Requests requiring extensive staff time may result in service charges based on employee hourly rates. You will receive cost estimates before records are released.

Search Escambia Police Records Online

Escambia County provides online tools for searching police blotter information. The inmate search database shows current jail bookings with charges and bond amounts. Crime mapping displays reported incidents by location and type. These systems update regularly with new information.

Arrest records appear online shortly after booking occurs. Search by name or date to find specific arrest information. The system shows booking photos, charges, and bond amounts for people in custody or recently released.

Crime mapping tools help residents see law enforcement activity in their neighborhoods. Filter by date range, crime type, or geographic area. The maps provide visual representation of police blotter data across Escambia County.

Types of Police Blotter Records

Escambia County police blotter records include incident reports filed by sheriff's deputies. These reports document calls for service, investigations, and law enforcement responses throughout the county. Deputies write detailed narratives about crimes, crashes, disturbances, and other events.

Arrest and booking records show people taken into custody in Escambia County. Booking information includes the arrestee's name, photo, charges, bond amount, and booking date. Many arrest records appear in online databases immediately after booking.

Traffic crash reports are subject to the 60-day confidentiality period under Florida Statute 316.066. After 60 days, crash reports become public and can be purchased through the Florida Crash Portal at services.flhsmv.gov/CrashReportPurchasing for $10 per report.

Public Records Law

Escambia County follows Chapter 119, Florida Statutes for all public records. This law establishes that government records are presumed public unless an exemption applies. The sheriff's office must provide access to records and can charge the actual cost of duplication.

Exemptions protect sensitive information under Florida Statutes Section 119.071. Active criminal investigations remain confidential. Victim identities in certain crimes are protected. Officer home addresses and personal information are exempt from disclosure.

The sheriff's office redacts exempt information and provides the remainder of requested records. Online databases show only publicly available information. Formal records requests may contain additional details subject to review before release.

Nearby Counties

Escambia County is located in the Florida Panhandle. Neighboring counties maintain their own sheriff's offices: