Access St. Lucie County Police Blotter

St. Lucie County police blotter records are maintained by the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Keith Pearson, with headquarters located at 4700 W. Midway Road in Fort Pierce. The sheriff's office serves unincorporated areas and processes public records requests for all law enforcement activity by county deputies. You can submit police blotter records requests online through stluciesheriff.com or by calling (772) 462-7300 during business hours. These records encompass incident reports, arrest documents, traffic crash reports, and booking information from across St. Lucie County. Port St. Lucie maintains its own police department at 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard with phone (772) 871-5000, while Fort Pierce Police Department operates at 1000 U.S. Highway 1 with phone (772) 467-6800, each maintaining separate records for their jurisdictions.

Getting Police Blotter Records

The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office accepts public records requests through multiple channels. Visit the main office at 4700 W. Midway Road in Fort Pierce to request records in person during business hours. Staff can assist with locating specific reports and explaining what information is available. Bring identification and details about the incident you're researching.

Online records requests can be submitted through the sheriff's website at stluciesheriff.com. The site provides forms and instructions for electronic submission. Include all relevant details: dates, locations, names of people involved, case numbers if known, and incident descriptions. Specific requests are processed faster than broad searches.

Call (772) 462-7300 to reach the main office and inquire about public records. Staff will direct you to the appropriate department based on your request type. Phone inquiries work well for simple questions, but complex searches may require written requests or in-person visits to the records division.

Law Enforcement Agencies in St. Lucie County

St. Lucie County has three main law enforcement agencies serving different jurisdictions. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement to unincorporated areas and maintains records for all incidents handled by sheriff's deputies. Sheriff Keith Pearson oversees operations from the main facility at 4700 W. Midway Road in Fort Pierce, FL 34981.

Port St. Lucie operates its own police department serving the city's population. The Port St. Lucie Police Department is located at 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984. Their main phone number is (772) 871-5000. For incidents within Port St. Lucie city limits, contact their police department directly rather than the sheriff's office.

Fort Pierce maintains the Fort Pierce Police Department at 1000 U.S. Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950. Call (772) 467-6800 for records or inquiries about incidents within Fort Pierce city limits. Each city police department keeps its own records separate from the county sheriff's office.

Knowing which agency responded to an incident helps direct your records request to the correct place. If you're unsure which agency has jurisdiction, start by calling the sheriff's office. They can tell you if the incident falls within their area or if you need to contact a city police department instead.

Police Blotter Record Types

Incident reports form the bulk of police blotter records in St. Lucie County. Deputies file these reports for calls they respond to throughout the county. Each report documents the date, time, location, people involved, what occurred, and actions taken by deputies. Incident reports cover crimes, traffic crashes, disturbances, welfare checks, and other law enforcement activities.

Arrest records show booking information for people taken into custody by sheriff's deputies. They include personal details, charges filed, arresting officer, booking date and time, bond amounts, and booking photos. Arrest records become public once booking is complete, though information related to ongoing investigations may be temporarily withheld under Florida law.

Traffic crash reports completed by deputies contain driver information, vehicle details, crash diagrams, contributing factors, and officer narratives. Deputies complete long-form reports for accidents meeting certain criteria. Under Florida Statute 316.066, crash reports involving injuries remain confidential for 60 days. After that period, anyone can purchase them through the Florida Crash Portal.

Booking logs document daily arrests throughout the county. Call logs show when people contact the sheriff's office for assistance. Warrant information displays active warrants issued by county courts. All these record types are subject to Florida's public records law with specific exemptions for protected information.

Records Request Details

Submitting a detailed records request speeds up processing time. Include the incident date or date range, location of the incident, names of people involved, and any case or report numbers you already have. Describe what type of record you need: incident report, arrest record, crash report, or other document.

The sheriff's office reviews all requests to determine what records exist and whether exemptions apply. Active criminal investigative information often remains confidential until investigations close. Personal information about law enforcement officers is redacted from records. Victim names in certain cases are protected by law. The agency provides written explanations for any denials or redactions.

Simple requests are often fulfilled at no charge or for minimal fees. Complex requests requiring extensive staff time are billed based on actual costs. Standard copy fees are $0.15 per single-sided page and $0.20 per double-sided page. Electronic delivery may reduce costs compared to printed copies. Payment must be made before records are released to the requester.

Processing times vary based on request complexity and current workload. Simple requests for specific reports may be completed quickly. Broad searches covering long time periods or multiple incidents take longer to fulfill. The sheriff's office provides time estimates when possible based on the scope of the request.

Florida Public Records Law

All St. Lucie County police blotter records are governed by Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, which creates a presumption of public access to government records. Every person has the right to inspect and copy public records unless a specific exemption applies. Government agencies must respond to requests promptly and in good faith.

Certain information is exempt from disclosure under Florida Statutes Section 119.071. Active criminal investigative information remains confidential until investigations conclude or become inactive. Victim identities in sexual offense cases are protected. Home addresses and personal phone numbers of law enforcement officers are redacted. Social Security numbers, bank account details, and other sensitive personal data are removed from public records.

Agencies can charge fees based on the actual cost of fulfilling requests. Simple requests are typically provided at no charge. Complex requests requiring significant staff time are billed at employee compensation rates. Florida law sets standard copy fees but allows charges for staff time spent locating and reviewing records.

If an agency denies access to records, they must provide legal justification with specific statutory citations. Requesters can challenge denials through court action. Florida courts generally interpret the public records law broadly to favor access.

Note: Email addresses provided on records request forms become public records under Florida law.

Major Cities in St. Lucie County

St. Lucie County includes Port St. Lucie, which operates its own police department separate from the sheriff's office. Residents should contact the Port St. Lucie Police Department for records of incidents within city limits.

View Port St. Lucie Police Blotter

Nearby Counties

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