Find Glades County Police Blotter Records

Police blotter records for Glades County are handled by the Glades County Sheriff's Office at 1297 State Road 78 in Moore Haven. The office manages all law enforcement records including incident reports, arrest documentation, and traffic crash reports filed by deputies across the county. You can request police blotter information by visiting the sheriff's office during business hours or calling their main office to speak with records staff. Records include daily booking logs, offense reports, deputy activity, crash documentation, and other public safety information from throughout Glades County. Under Florida public records law, these documents are open for inspection and copying by any person unless a specific exemption applies to protect confidential information.

How to Access Glades County Police Records

Call the Glades County Sheriff's Office at (863) 946-1500 to start a public records request. Explain what type of record you need and provide as much detail as possible. Include the date of the incident, location, names of people involved, and a case number if you have one. The more specific you are, the faster staff can find the records you need.

Visit the sheriff's office at 1297 State Road 78 in Moore Haven to submit a request in person. Bring photo identification and be ready to fill out a request form. Staff will review your request and give you an estimate of processing time and cost. Most requests take a few days to complete because staff must locate records, review them for exempt information, and redact confidential data.

The sheriff's office charges for copies and staff time. Standard copy fees are $0.15 per single-sided page and $0.20 for double-sided pages. If your request requires extensive search or review time, labor charges may apply based on the hourly compensation rate of the employee doing the work. You will be notified of the total cost before records are released.

For traffic crash reports less than 60 days old, only authorized parties can get copies. This includes people involved in the crash, their insurance companies, attorneys, and government agencies. After 60 days, anyone can purchase crash reports through the Florida Crash Portal for $10 per report plus a $2 online fee.

Glades County Sheriff's Office

The sheriff's office is at 1297 State Road 78 in Moore Haven. This is the central location for law enforcement operations in Glades County. The facility houses patrol, investigations, records, and administrative functions. Deputies patrol all unincorporated areas of the county and respond to calls for service throughout the jurisdiction.

Reach the main office at (863) 946-1500. This line connects to dispatch and administrative staff who can direct your call. For public records requests, ask to speak with someone who handles records. For general questions about sheriff's office services, the front desk can assist you.

The official website at gladessheriff.org provides contact information and agency updates. Check the website for office hours, services offered, and instructions for public records requests.

Online Access to Sheriff's Office

The Glades County Sheriff's Office website is the main online resource for contacting the agency and learning about services.

Use the website to find phone numbers, office locations, and general information about the sheriff's office before submitting a public records request.

What Information Police Blotter Records Contain

Police blotter records in Glades County document all law enforcement activity. Incident reports are the primary record type. These reports describe calls for service, crimes reported, investigations, and arrests. Each report includes the date and time, location, people involved, what happened, evidence collected, and the deputy's observations.

Arrest records are part of the blotter system. When someone is arrested and booked into jail, a booking record is created. This record includes the person's name, date of birth, physical description, booking photo, charges, arresting agency, and bond amount. Booking records are public unless the arrest is part of an active criminal investigation that has not concluded.

Traffic crash reports filed by Glades County deputies contain detailed information about crashes investigated by the sheriff's office. The long-form crash report includes driver information, vehicle details, crash diagrams, contributing factors, weather conditions, road conditions, injuries, and the deputy's analysis of what caused the crash. These reports are used by insurance companies, attorneys, and others involved in crash-related matters.

Note: Active criminal investigative information remains confidential until investigations conclude or become inactive.

Types of Police Blotter Information

Daily booking logs from the Glades County Jail show who was arrested each day. These logs include names, booking times, charges filed, and custody status. Booking logs are public records updated regularly by jail staff. They provide a snapshot of recent arrests in the county.

Offense reports detail specific crimes and incidents. Burglary reports, theft reports, battery reports, and other crime documentation are maintained in the records system. Each report contains victim statements, suspect information, witness interviews, property descriptions, and investigative findings. Some information may be redacted to protect victim identities or active investigations.

Field interview reports and deputy activity logs show routine law enforcement work. These records document traffic stops, suspicious person contacts, welfare checks, and other interactions between deputies and the public. Not every interaction results in an arrest or formal report, but significant contacts are documented in the records system for accountability and training purposes.

Public Records Fees

Glades County follows Florida statutory fee limits for public records. Paper copies cost $0.15 per single-sided page and $0.20 per double-sided page. These are the maximum rates allowed under state law. The sheriff's office cannot charge more than these amounts for standard paper copies of records.

Labor fees may apply for complex requests. The first 15 minutes of staff time are often free. Requests requiring more time are charged at the hourly rate of the employee performing the work. This includes time spent searching for records, reviewing documents for exempt information, redacting confidential data, and preparing copies. You will receive an estimate before work begins on time-intensive requests.

Payment is required before records are released. Most agencies accept cash, money orders, and business checks. Personal checks may not be accepted. Some offices take credit cards but charge a service fee. Ask about accepted payment methods when you submit your request so you can bring the right form of payment when records are ready.

Florida Public Records Law

All police blotter records in Glades County fall under Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes. This law grants every person the right to inspect and copy public records. The sheriff's office must acknowledge requests promptly and respond in good faith. Agencies cannot unreasonably delay or deny access to non-exempt records.

Some information is exempt from public disclosure. Florida Statutes Section 119.071 lists exemptions including active criminal investigative information, personal identifying information like social security numbers and bank accounts, and home addresses of law enforcement officers. The sheriff's office must redact exempt information before releasing records. The rest of the document must be provided.

Traffic crash reports follow special rules under Florida Statute 316.066. Crash reports are confidential for 60 days after filing. Only authorized parties can access reports during this period. Unauthorized disclosure is a third-degree felony. After 60 days, reports become public and can be purchased online through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for $10 per report plus $2 convenience fee.

Nearby Counties

Glades County borders several other Florida counties, each with their own sheriff's office and records systems: