Osceola County Police Blotter

Osceola County police blotter records are maintained by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez leads the office, which serves unincorporated areas and processes public records requests for incident reports, arrest logs, and traffic crash reports. You can request police blotter information by calling (407) 348-1100, visiting the sheriff's office in person, or using the online records portal at osceolasheriff.org. These records include daily booking logs, offense reports, crash documentation, and law enforcement activity throughout Osceola County.

How to Access Police Reports

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office processes public records requests at its Kissimmee headquarters. Visit 2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway during business hours to submit requests in person. Staff can help you identify what records you need and explain the request process. Call (407) 348-1100 to speak with records personnel about specific requests or questions.

Online records requests are available through the sheriff's office website. The online portal lets you submit requests electronically and track their status. When submitting a request, include all relevant details: incident date and time, location, names of people involved, case number if you have it, and type of incident. More specific requests are processed faster and typically cost less than broad searches requiring extensive file reviews.

Osceola County is located south of Orlando and includes Kissimmee and several other cities. The sheriff's office serves unincorporated areas throughout the county. Kissimmee operates its own police department separate from the sheriff's office. Determine which agency responded to your incident before requesting records.

Osceola County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez leads the Osceola County Sheriff's Office from its main facility at 2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. The main phone line is (407) 348-1100 for general inquiries and non-emergency calls. The sheriff's office operates patrol divisions, investigations units, and specialized teams serving unincorporated Osceola County.

The records division handles all public information requests for the sheriff's office. Staff members search for responsive records, review them for legal exemptions, and calculate applicable fees. Florida public records law requires agencies to respond promptly and provide access in good faith. Simple requests may be completed within several days, while complex searches can take longer.

Osceola County has experienced significant growth in recent years. The sheriff's office has expanded operations to serve the increasing population. Deputies patrol unincorporated areas and respond to calls throughout the county. The records division maintains all incident reports, arrest records, and crash reports filed by deputies.

Requesting Police Records

Police blotter records in Osceola County come from two main sources. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office serves unincorporated areas and handles most law enforcement operations outside city limits. The Kissimmee Police Department operates within Kissimmee city limits. Each agency maintains its own records system and processes requests independently.

For sheriff's office records, use the online portal or visit in person. Provide as much information as possible: date and time of incident, location, names of people involved, type of incident, and case number if you have one. Detailed requests are easier to process and cost less than vague or overly broad searches.

Some records may be exempt from public disclosure under Florida law. Active criminal investigations remain confidential until they close or become inactive. Certain personal information is protected from release. Victim identities in specific cases are kept confidential. Records staff will explain what exemptions apply to your request and provide non-exempt portions of records.

Note: Public records requests require staff time for searching files, reviewing documents, and preparing them for release.

Types of Police Records Available

Osceola County police blotter records include incident reports that detail calls for service, officer responses, and investigations. These reports contain the date and time, location, names of people involved, witness information, and officer observations. Arrest records show booking details, charges filed, bond amounts, and photos of people taken into custody by deputies.

Traffic crash reports filed by sheriff's deputies are maintained in the records division. Long-form crash reports include driver information, vehicle details, crash diagrams, contributing factors, and complete officer narratives. Crash reports involving personal injuries remain confidential for 60 days under Florida Statute 316.066. During this period, only parties involved, their lawyers, insurers, and certain agencies can access them.

After the 60-day confidentiality period expires, crash reports become public records. Anyone can purchase them through the Florida Crash Portal at services.flhsmv.gov/CrashReportPurchasing for $10 per report plus a $2 convenience fee. The portal provides electronic copies within 48 hours of purchase.

Public Records Fees

Osceola County charges fees for public records based on the cost to produce them. Staff time is charged at the hourly rate of the employee processing the request. Copy fees follow Florida law: $0.15 per single-sided page and $0.20 per double-sided page. Electronic copies may have different fees depending on format and delivery method.

Small requests requiring minimal staff time and few pages may be provided at little or no cost. Large requests requiring extensive searching, reviewing, and copying will have higher fees. Records staff will provide cost estimates for requests expected to exceed a certain amount before beginning work.

Payment is required before records are released. The sheriff's office accepts cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards. Some payment methods may have service fees. Ask about payment options when you submit your request.

Florida Public Records Law

All police blotter records in Osceola County are governed by Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, the state's public records law. This law gives every person the right to inspect and copy public records unless an exemption applies. Agencies must provide access promptly and cannot unreasonably delay responses.

Certain information is exempt from disclosure under Florida Statutes Section 119.071. Active criminal investigative information stays confidential during ongoing investigations. Personal information about law enforcement officers is protected. Victim identities in specific crimes are kept confidential. When exemptions apply, agencies redact the protected information and release the rest.

Traffic crash reports have special confidentiality rules under Florida Statute 316.066. Reports remain confidential for 60 days if they involve injuries. Unauthorized disclosure is a felony. After 60 days, anyone can purchase reports through the state crash portal.

Nearby Counties

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