Police Department
How can I get a patch, insignia, badge, or any other Police paraphernalia?
To obtain a Fort Walton Beach Police Department patch click here.
I've been involved in a traffic crash and want a copy of the Police Report, what do I do?
Completed crash reports are usually available the next business day at the Police Department Records Section. Fees for copies are as follows:
Please call in advance to insure the report you are interested in is complete. This information pertains to all requests for police reports. The phone number is (850) 833-9543. Providing the case number will assist the clerk in retrieving the report. The Records Division is open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
How do I apply for employment with the Police Department?
Who can I call to get information pertaining to home/business security?
Call the Crime Prevention Officer and make an appointment for a home/business security survey. The Crime Prevention Officer can be reached at (850)-833-9558.
The Crime Prevention Officer is available for a wide range of information on topics such as personnel safety, shoplifting prevention and detection, home/business security survey, to name just a few.
I need to be fingerprinted for a professional license or job requirement. Where can I get this done?
The Police Department does fingerprinting for the public. There is a $5.00 fee for this service. Fingerprint cards are not supplied.
How can I protect myself against car theft?
Join the C.A.T. Program (Combat Auto Theft). This service is available to all people who reside in our area. It is as simple as completing a registration/consent form. You will receive a C.A.T. decal that must be placed on the lower left corner of the rear window. Vehicles that display this decal can be stopped by law enforcement if it's being operated between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. This is to determine lawful possession by the driver. The fee for enrollment is $5.00 per vehicle. If the original registered vehicles is sold, you may renew the enrollment for $1.00. Information required at the time of enrollment is the vehicle registration and your drivers license.
To obtain a Fort Walton Beach Police Department patch click here.
I've been involved in a traffic crash and want a copy of the Police Report, what do I do?
Completed crash reports are usually available the next business day at the Police Department Records Section. Fees for copies are as follows:
Single sided $ 0.15 per page
Two sided $ 0.20 per page
Certified copies $ 1.00 per page
Two sided $ 0.20 per page
Certified copies $ 1.00 per page
Please call in advance to insure the report you are interested in is complete. This information pertains to all requests for police reports. The phone number is (850) 833-9543. Providing the case number will assist the clerk in retrieving the report. The Records Division is open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
How do I apply for employment with the Police Department?
Employment information, applications and pre-employment questionnaires can be obtained from the Human Resources Department. They can be reached at (850)-833-9507, or request by mail at:
City of Fort Walton Beach
Attn: Human Resource
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548-6614
Return completed application, pre-employment questionnaire and resume' to the Human Resources Department. Attn: Human Resource
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548-6614
Who can I call to get information pertaining to home/business security?
Call the Crime Prevention Officer and make an appointment for a home/business security survey. The Crime Prevention Officer can be reached at (850)-833-9558.
The Crime Prevention Officer is available for a wide range of information on topics such as personnel safety, shoplifting prevention and detection, home/business security survey, to name just a few.
I need to be fingerprinted for a professional license or job requirement. Where can I get this done?
The Police Department does fingerprinting for the public. There is a $5.00 fee for this service. Fingerprint cards are not supplied.
How can I protect myself against car theft?
Join the C.A.T. Program (Combat Auto Theft). This service is available to all people who reside in our area. It is as simple as completing a registration/consent form. You will receive a C.A.T. decal that must be placed on the lower left corner of the rear window. Vehicles that display this decal can be stopped by law enforcement if it's being operated between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. This is to determine lawful possession by the driver. The fee for enrollment is $5.00 per vehicle. If the original registered vehicles is sold, you may renew the enrollment for $1.00. Information required at the time of enrollment is the vehicle registration and your drivers license.


