The Records Unit is located on the first floor of the Police Department. The Unit is responsible for the entering, retrieving, distributing and securing of police reports. The Records Unit is the repository for all records generated by the Police Department and is responsible for the efficient management, retention, maintenance and dissemination of this information. The Unit maintains an accurate and easily accessible records system in compliance with state law.

In 2006, the Records Unit received, coded, entered, and filed 41,369 police reports, 2,496 traffic accident reports, 19,655 traffic citations, retrieved more than 3,682 reports for Police and the public, and sealed/expunged 43 records. The unit generated $3,464.78 in revenues from fees collected for duplicating documents.

The Unit classifies criminal offense reports and maintains statistical compilations regarding the numbers and types of crimes reported to the Police Department. Patrol personnel and investigators analyze this information to assess criminal activity within the City, and to more efficiently and effectively deal with crime trends and patterns. The statistical information compiled from the criminal offense reports is made available to the FBI and FDLE where it becomes part of the national Uniform Crime Report (UCR).

The Records Unit receives, codes, enters and files over 50,000 documents per year. Responsibilities also include classifying all criminal offense reports and maintaining statistical compilations regarding the numbers and types of crimes reported to the Department. This information is utilized internally to provide an ongoing picture of criminal activity within the city. Additionally, this statistical information is forwarded to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) where it becomes part of the national Uniform Crime Report. The unit is also responsible for maintaining a database of all reports and citations written by the Department.

The Records’ window is open to the public Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and is closed on Fridays, weekends and holidays. Requests for reports can either be made in person or by mail. Requests are not taken over the phone, fax, or by email. Nor do we email or fax reports. When requesting a report by mail, please include a case number, $1.00, and a self addressed stamped envelope. Address the request to:

North Miami Police Department
700 NE 124 ST
North Miami, FL 33161
Attn: Records Unit

You can contact the Records Unit at 305.891.0294 Ext 1120.

FAQs

How can I obtain a copy of a police report?
You can obtain a copy of a police report either in person or by mail.

What is the cost for a police report?
We do not charge for a copy of a police report if you pick it up in person, request by mail is a $1.00, and you must provide a case number and a self addressed stamped envelope.

Does the police department provide fingerprinting services?
No, we do not provide fingerprinting services. You can have your fingerprints done at certain Miami-Dade County Police Stations.

Does your agency provide background checks to the public?
We can only tell you if a person has committed a crime in the city of North Miami, complete background checks are done at Miami – Dade County Police Stations.

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