Public Records Request
What is a Public Record?
The Florida Public Records Chapter 119 is designed to give the public access to records in the possession of public agencies.
What is a Public Records Request?
A public records request is a request to either inspect or copy or both, public records pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and Article I, Section 24 of the State Constitution. There is no requirement that the request be made in person or in writing, or be in any particular form. The person making the request is not required to identify himself/herself, or to provide information about the reason for the request or how the records will be used. The request must be clear enough to enable the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) to conduct a meaningful search. The TPD may ask questions about the request in order to respond to the request fully and in a timely manner. The TPD acknowledges that access to information is a fundamental and necessary right of every citizen of Tallahassee.
How can I request a Public Record?
Requests for public records may be submitted to one of the following:
TPD Records Custodian Contact Information
- Online (see options below)
- Phone (850) 891-4221
- Fax (850) 891-4556
- In person (234 East 7th Avenue)
- Submitted by US Postal mail at the below address:
Attention: Records
Tallahassee Police Department
234 East 7th Avenue
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
File a Public Record Online
Please select one of the two options below to file an online public records request.
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