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The Gulfport Police Department does not release any official uniform indicia except to properly-identified law enforcement officers making in-person requests.
RADAR and LIDAR detectors are legal for use in Florida, but RADAR jammers are regulated by the FCC and are not legal anywhere in the U.S. In order for a detector to alert to the presence of a LIDAR beam, the beam must actually strike the detector. Since the beam is very narrow, it is […]
If you are cited, you have the option of pleading not guilty and requesting a trial. The officer will appear and present evidence on behalf of the state, including testimony about what he or she saw. The speed measuring devices do NOT store numbers, and officers cannot show you the readout of your speed.
Contact the police records section at (727) 893-1041. It usually takes about three to five days for the report to be ready; however, Florida law allows officers up to ten days to complete crash reports. Please note, only those parties involved in the crash or their attorneys or insurance agents may obtain copies of the […]
All requests for police services are prioritized based on the seriousness of the incident and potential for injury or damage to property. Occasionally, less serious calls must be delayed so that we can respond immediately to emergencies.
It’s important to realize that we use a communications team consisting of call-takers and dispatchers. As the call-taker is gathering information, he or she is typing it into the computer so the dispatcher can instantly see it and relay the information to responding officers without the need to put you on hold. This means that, […]
Criminal offenses which meet certain solvability factors are assigned to a detective for investigation. Those that are not assigned are suspended until additional leads are developed. In either of these circumstances, we send a letter informing the victim of the case status. At any time, you may contact the detective assigned to your case, or […]
We can provide you with any public records we may have in our custody, such as police reports or dispatch logs. We cannot, however, run criminal history or driver license checks for any purpose other than an official police investigation. Doing so would violate a confidentiality agreement we have with the State of Florida, and […]
Our employees are compensated fairly, and they have entered into this line of work because they genuinely want to serve the public. Tips or gratuities are simply not necessary, and in many cases they are illegal and can result in a lot of trouble both for the giver and the receiver. A simple “thank you” […]
Any supervisor in the police department can take a complaint at any time. He or she may take steps to handle the problem immediately, or you may be referred to the affected employee’s supervisor. If the situation cannot be resolved at this level, you may be asked to document your complaint on a form designed […]
911 should be used to report medical emergencies, fires, and in-progress or just-occurred criminal activity. It is not appropriate to call 911 to simply ask for information or to ask for police assistance involving something of a late-reported nature. Improper use of the 911 system could prevent others from using it to report a legitimate […]
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We can assist you by calling a locksmith to perform this service, but our officers are not permitted to break into cars except in emergencies (i.e.–a child trapped inside).
If somebody has parked a vehicle on my property without my permission; can the police have it towed?
The police can only tow vehicles that are unlawfully parked on public property. You can contact a local wrecker service who may tow the vehicle from your property with costs being billed to the owner of the vehicle.
The City of Gulfport has adopted the regulations imposed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), visit their page for upto date watering restrictions. If you have any other questions, call the police communications center at (727) 893-1030
Please email your request and reason for a Public Safety Extra Duty officer to Chief Farrand at mfarrand@mygulfport.us
Yes. As long as the violation occurred in Gulfport, and as long as the officer was in fresh pursuit, the stop can occur anywhere. On-duty officers conducting business outside the city may also stop violators for reckless driving and suspicion of DUI.
Yes. Bicycles are defined as vehicles and must adhere to the same laws as other vehicles, including stopping at stop signs, signaling turns, and having lights on after dark. In addition, riders under the age of 16 are required to wear safety helmets.
All uniform traffic citations are issued with instructions on the back of your copy of the citation, as well as an envelope which contains more information on how to take care of the citation. Payments can be mailed in the envelope provided, or they can be made in person at the office of the clerk […]