Public Records

Records Division

Responsibilities

The Boynton Beach Police Department Records Division is responsible for providing police incident reports, addressing issues with parking citations and any general information requests.

Public Record Requests

Public records can be obtained in several ways:

We strive to provide the public with the highest level of customer service and accurate public records in a timely fashion.

Disclaimer

Records Division personnel cannot provide legal advice.

Types of Public Records

Police Reports

Police reports are generally available 7 to 10 business days after the date of occurrence. Public records requests are processed in the order in which they are received. All reports will be reviewed pursuant to FSS 119 prior to release.

City Clerk’s Office

Handles all other public records requests to include:

  • Copies of evidence (video, photographs, digital evidence)
  • Dispatch calls
  • Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) reports
  • Fire Department reports
  • Code Enforcement reports

To obtain this information, call 561-742-6060, email the City Clerk's Office, or visit Bouynton Beach's Public Records page.

Background Checks

The Boynton Beach Police Department no longer offers to the public the service of conducting a background check. This may be obtained through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement website or in person at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, located at:
3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406