Broward County Mugshot Search: View Records for Free

Conduct a Broward County mugshot search to verify if someone you know is in custody.

Under Florida’s Sunshine Law, citizens are given the right to access records of arrest and criminal records – including mugshots. Broward County law enforcement agencies make this possible through online databases, while some require searchers to send a record request.

This guide empowers record seekers by providing a detailed overview of free official resources for viewing mugshots of detained individuals in Broward County, Florida.

Free Mugshot Search: Where To Look Online

In Broward County, records of anyone behind bars can primarily be accessed through the County Sheriff’s Office.¹ The office offers an online jail roster which is free and available for public viewing.

Furthermore, record seekers can also check with the municipal police departments that made the arrest, especially for recently captured offenders.

Meanwhile, for individuals that are held in the state prisons, their records can be accessed through the state-level resources hosted by the Florida Department of Corrections. Lastly, federal inmates’ records are kept by the Bureau of Prisons.²

The following section covers the best ways to search for mugshots through these mentioned resources.

Access Broward County Mugshots Without Fees

Arrest and inmate records, where mugshots are commonly found, are kept and maintained by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).

In connection with the Florida Sunshine Law, the BCSO provides citizens with details on recent and prior arrests, including those made by the local police agency within the county.³

Citizens can access these records for free through the BCSO’s online Arrest Record Search Tool. Individual records are searchable by the name. Users can initiate the search for the specific person of interest, even with limited information like a first or last name. However, for a more accurate record search, it’s advisable to provide the offender’s complete name.

There may be multiple results, so scroll down the list, then click the specific offender’s arrest number to view more information. Results will show the mugshot of the arrested individual, along with personal information, arrest data and charge details.

Tips: For a larger image, click the offender’s photo.

The aforementioned resource may fail to provide the information you are looking for; as an alternative, you can send a public record request online. You may also submit your request through mail, by phone, or by visiting the BCSO directly.

Broward Sheriff’s Office
Public Records Unit
2601 W. Broward Blvd.
P.O Box 9507
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33310

Phone: 954.831.8700

Additionally, mugshots may be available via the Broward County Jail or to where the offender is being detained.⁶

Broward County Jail – Main
555 SE 1st Ave. 
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Finally, records can also be obtained from third party resources, like VINELink; VINELink is an online platform that provides free access to limited individual records, but doesn’t include mugshots.

Broward County Jail Services

Detainees can stay connected with their loved ones, legal representatives and the community through the inmate services provided by the Broward County Detention Facilities.

Posting Bonds or Bail: To get someone out of jail in Broward county, loved ones can post bail via cash, cashier’s check, or money order – payable to the county sheriff’s office.⁷ Bail can also be posted in person at the BCSO’s Main Jail, by calling 954.831.5900 or through a licensed bondsman.

Broward County Jail – Main
555 SE 1st Ave. 
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

For more detailed instructions in getting someone out of jail in any detention facilities within the county, refer to the Broward County guide to posting bail and acquiring arrest details.

Contacting by Phone: In Broward County, calls are outgoing only. Only inmates can call their loved ones, while those on the outside who want to receive a call must set up prepaid accounts or billing options.⁸

Sending Money for Commissary: Inmates can receive funds from their friends and families to make commissary purchases; see the prior link for helpful info about this service.⁹

Visitation: Visits can be made both in person and remotely (video visits). Like with most jails, visitors must set an appointment in advance to schedule their visits.¹⁰

Broward County Mugshot Search: City-Level Public Records

Residents can also search for mugshots at the city level through local police agencies.

These agencies create police reports, which contain records of the incident or arrest – including those people involved, where the arrest occurred, and any other relevant information. However, it should be noted that most city agencies don’t post arrestees’ photographs online.

Requesters are required to complete a record request, contact, or visit the specific agency to view police reports. Examples on how to search from city level agencies follows.

Searching Mugshots in Fort Lauderdale: Like most cities in Broward County, the city is under the jurisdiction of the city police — the Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD).¹¹ Any report related to arrests, including mugshots, is accessible by the citizens through a public record request. The FLDP’s Records Unit maintains police reports, which can be accessed by sending mail or directly visiting the agency.

When sending a public records request by mail, requestors must specify the type of record requested, the relevant information (case number, location of arrest and person involved), the payment required, and include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for reply. The records cost can be obtained by calling 954.828.5465.

On the other hand, in-person request can be done by visiting the agency, which is temporarily located at:

Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Records Unit
1515 West Cypress Creek Rd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Monday through Friday (except holidays)

Looking Up Police Reports in Coral Springs: Arrestees’ mugshots can be found by requesting a police report to Coral Springs Police Department (CSPD).¹² CSPD provides law enforcement services in the city and maintains records of any arrest made within its city limits. The agency offers an electronic record request, specifically for records kept by the city police.

However, for those who prefer to visit the office directly, their office is located at the location listed below.

Coral Springs Police Department
2801 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, Florida 33065

Phone: 954.346.1340
Fax: 954.346.1331

Requesting Offenders’ Mugshot in Hollywood: If you think that the arrests are made within the city, the best way to request for any information about the arrest, like mugshots, is by reaching out to the Hollywood Police Department (HPD).¹⁴

Any record request in HPD’s Records Unit must be sent online through the City’s Public Records Center. To submit a police record request, users must create an account, then fill out the information required.

Online credit card payments are accepted for police records.

For additional inquiries, you can contact the HPD at 954.967.4480 or personally visit the agency at the following address:

Hollywood Police Department
3250 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33021

Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday & Thursday; 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Tuesday & Wednesday

If the arrests weren’t made in the cities mentioned above, you can Google the agency’s contact information by typing “[City Name] Police Department” into the search engine. It’s advisable to contact the specific department before visiting the agency, as the agency may have different ways on how records are obtained.

Failure to obtain offender records, particularly mugshots from city and county level searches might happen if the offender in question was transferred to the state and federal prisons. The next section explains how to search for police photographs from these levels, along with the overview of laws and restrictions that surround the public access.

State & Federal Prisoner Images & Details: Florida Mugshot Search

If someone you know is under custody or previously detained in state or federal prison, their records – including mugshots – may not be able to be accessed through city or county-level resources.

The various state-level resources offered by the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) are the most preferred option to find offenders’ mugshots of state prisoners.¹⁵

Records can be searched depending on the offenders’ status, whether the person in question is currently in jail, released, escaped, under supervision or absconder.

The same records can also be obtained through an Online Record Request. Other than these online databases, you can also contact the Florida Department of Corrections’ Records Custodian at 850.717.9774 or visit the FDC office directly.

Additionally, for public awareness, residents can view wanted individuals, as well as the list of registered sex offenders in the state.

On the other hand, federal prisoners’ information can be accessed through the Bureau of Prisons’ Inmate Locator, searchable by the offender name, or BOP registered number.¹⁷ The online results do not show prisoners’ mugshots, thus, you may consider reaching out to the BOP offices directly.

To know which office is nearest in your area, you can check the BOP map or office locations.

In compliance with the Florida Public Records Law, law enforcement agencies from various levels of government (city, county, state and federal level) made mugshots open for public access. While open to all, it is important to follow the laws set by the government, specifically the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).¹⁸ Citizens must keep in mind that obtained information must not be used to harm others or illegal purposes.

Now that you are aware of the official custodians, the process on how records are obtained and the law surrounding it, you can now run a Broward County mugshot search effectively.