The Bradenton Police Department fulfills all records requests pursuant to Florida State Statute Chapter 119. It is helpful to have the Bradenton Police Department's case number available when submitting your request. If this information is unavailable or unknown, additional information may be required.

Records requests may be submitted in person to the Records Unit of the Bradenton Police Department, Monday through Friday 7 am to 5 pm.

Records requests may also be submitted by:
Phone: (941)932-9358
Fax: (941)932-9395
Email: bpd-records@cityofbradenton.com
Mail:

Bradenton Police Department
Attn: Records
100 10th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205

Crash Reports:
Within the first 60 days of occurrence, the requestor MUST provide photo identification or a notarized Florida Sworn Statement for Traffic Crash Information per section 316.066, Florida Statutes. Obtaining confidential information by someone who knows they are not entitled to do so is a felony violation.

Obtain a Crash Report by visiting: Traffic Crash Portal

Report a crash

Document Fees:
Single side sheet – $0.15 per page
Double-sided – $0.20 per page

Video & Audio Fees:
If CD is provided – No charge
Without CD - $1.00 per disk

Captain Brian Thiers serves as the Department's Records Management Liaison Officer.

If you have questions regarding the public records request process, please contact bpd-records@cityofbradenton.com or (941)932-9358.