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Tampa Police Department

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How to Submit

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Phone
813-276-3250
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Mail
Tampa Police Department, Records Section, 411 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602

Legal Framework

Governing LawFlorida Public Records Act
CitationCh. 119, Fla. Stat.
Response DeadlinePrompt (reasonable time)
Est. Response Time~15 business days
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a public records request with Tampa Police Department?▾
You can file a request with Tampa Police Department (TPD) through FOIAfile in under 3 minutes. We'll format your request with proper legal citations under Ch. 119, Fla. Stat. and deliver it via online portal, mail.
How long does TPD have to respond to a public records request?▾
Under Ch. 119, Fla. Stat., Tampa Police Department must respond within Prompt (reasonable time). FOIAfile tracks your deadline automatically and notifies you if the agency misses it.
What if TPD denies or ignores my request?▾
If Tampa Police Department denies your request or fails to respond within the deadline, you may have legal options including administrative appeals and court action. FOIAfile provides appeal letter templates and can connect you with a FOIA attorney for a free consultation.

Other Florida Agencies

Broward County Sheriff's Office
BSO · ~15 day response
Executive Office of the Governor (Florida)
GOV-FL · ~15 day response
Florida Attorney General
AG-FL · ~15 day response
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
FDEP · ~15 day response
Florida Department of Health
DOH-FL · ~15 day response
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
FDLE · ~15 day response
Florida Department of Transportation
FDOT · ~15 day response
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
JSO · ~15 day response

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