How do I contact a Deputy after he/she has taken my report?
To leave a message for a deputy during working hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, contact the District in which the deputy works. If after hours and it is an emergency or weekend please contact the Communications Division at 561-688-3000.What is a public record?
A public record is outlined in Florida State Statute 119.011(11) as,All documents papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmissions, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transactions of official business of any agency.All materials made or received by an agency in connection with official business which are used to perpetuate, communicate or formalize knowledge. All such materials, regardless of whether they are in final form, are open for public inspection unless the legislature has exempted them from disclosure.
Public Records; a Guide for Law Enforcement Agencies (2018 edition), p1