FDLE Press Office

All media inquiries regarding the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are handled by the Office of Public Information.

FDLE’s Office of Public Information strives to keep Florida’s citizens aware of public safety topics and events occurring around the state including FDLE services, initiatives, accomplishments, education and awareness programs.
 

If you are a member of the media and need assistance, please e-mail Info@fdle.state.fl.us. Stay connected by following us on FDLE’s Facebook,
X @fdlepio and Instagram pages and visit our News Archives

 

Mug shots of suspects are taken at the jail upon booking and are not readily available through FDLE.  Please contact the booking agency for mug shots. 
 

FDLE is often called to investigate officer involved shootings for local agencies.  These investigations are initiated after a local agency request.  FDLE does not investigate all officer involved shootings nor does FDLE have the jurisdiction to initiate an officer involved shooting case without the request of the local agency.

While an investigation is active, FDLE as a routine does not comment on a specific case or provide names associated with the investigation.  Local agencies may provide information at their discretion.  FDLE will explain our agency’s role and process as it relates to these investigations.
 

FDLE as a routine does not confirm, deny or comment on active investigations or criminal referrals received by FDLE. 
 

In accordance with Florida laws, criminal histories are available to the public for a cost of $24.  These criminal history records contain the record of arrests and prosecutions in the State of Florida.  Florida criminal histories are available at the FDLE Florida Criminal History page.
 

FDLE PIOs can schedule interviews with FDLE members regarding cases they have worked as long as the case is closed or when it is in the best interest of the case.  Total interview times cannot exceed four hours (including equipment set-up, take-down and b-roll).  FDLE does not authorize “ride-alongs” with members, and we are unable to sign appearance and location forms. Investigative work assignments are always prioritized over interviews.  FDLE members will not be required to participate in interviews.

For documentary producers, please contact FDLE PIOs at least two months prior to anticipated interview date.  Preliminary questions must be submitted at least a week before scheduled documentary interviews.
 

Forms for journalists requesting Press ID Badges can be found here.

For additional information about the application process, please see the Capitol Press Badge FAQs here.
 

FDLE does not have collector patches or challenge coins to provide to collectors.
 

FDLE’s social media accounts are administered by the PIOs.  Posts include AMBER, Missing Child and Blue Alerts, unsolved case highlights, safety tips, FDLE job opportunities and news releases.  Following FDLE on Facebook, X @fdlepio and/or Instagram is one of the best ways to stay up-to-date on current alerts and public safety notices.  We encourage viewers to share our social media posts. 

We welcome your comments.  FDLE reserves the right to remove submissions containing vulgar language, personal attacks or offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, sexual orientation or religious group.  FDLE also deletes spam, posts that advocate illegal activity or promote particular services, products or political organizations. Concerns regarding comments on Facebook, X @fdlepio and Instagram should be directed to FDLE’s PIOs.  In accordance with Florida’s public record law, all postings and communications made on this page may be subject to disclosure.

Emergency requests and public records requests cannot be processed through social media sites. Accounts are not monitored 24/7.