Albert F. Hogle, Police Chief

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Welcome to the Longboat Key Police Department’s web page.  The Department is comprised of twenty sworn officers and twelve civilian personnel.  Our agency is a community service oriented department dedicated to the protection and service of our community.  In addition, to better serve the community, our police officers are cross trained as Emergency Medical Technicians.  Each vehicle is equipped with first aid supplies and Automatic External Defibrillators.  As a result of this additional training, the Longboat Key Police Department can respond to any EMS call and initiate basic life support until advanced life support paramedics arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I call 911?

911 is for emergencies.  These types of calls would include life threatening situations where someone’s life is in danger or a crime is occurring and police assistance is needed immediately.

We are going on vacation, who should we notify?

Before you leave for vacation, call our main number, 941-316-1977, and tell the dispatcher that you wish to have a vacant house report completed.  This information is forwarded to our patrol staff so that extra patrol of the area can be arranged.

Vacant House Report

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Where can I obtain a copy of a police report?

Copies of police reports are available Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  The cost for reports is 15 cents per page when picked up at the Police Department, or reports can be mailed after payment has been received.  The cost for mailing is $1.00 per page.  For more information, call the records section at 941-316-1977.

Where can I have my fingerprints taken?

The Police Department provides fingerprinting services free of charge.  Appointments must be made in advance.  Fingerprints will be done for business or government purposes only, not for immigration.

To schedule an appointment, call 941-316-1977.

Can I make a police report over the phone?

Reports are not taken over the phone.  To make a police report, you must appear at the police station or request an officer respond to your location.

Where can I pay for a parking ticket?

Parking tickets can be paid at the police department Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or you may mail your payment in the envelope.  When mailing your payment, please pay by check or money order and include the parking ticket number so that payment can be credited to the correct citation.

Where can I pay a traffic citation?

Traffic citations must be paid at the Clerk of the Court for the county in which the citation was issued, either Sarasota or Manatee county.

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