Frequently Asked Questions
2210 15th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday | 7:30AM – 5:30PM
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Question: What forms of payment can I use?
Answer: Cash, Check, Money Order, Debit/Credit Card
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Question: What is considered a valid I.D.?
Answer: Any picture I.D. issued by a Government Agency.
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Question: If there is a problem with my report, who do I contact?
Answer: Start by going to the Operations Building, which is open 24-7. If the problem cannot be resolved without officer input, the officer will be contacted.
The Records Division cannot change or update any report.
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Question: Who can I call after hours about my Police Report?
Answer: The Operations Building is open 24-7 for problems or questions about reports. Call (228) 868-5985.
All reports must be purchased in the Records Division during normal business hours.
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Question: Why do I have to pay for this accident report when the wreck was not my fault?
Answer: City Council mandated that a charge be assessed on all public records. The service fees are based on what the report actually costs the City of Gulfport in manpower, research and supplies. To be fair to all citizens, there are no exceptions.
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Question: Can I get a report concerning my step child, grandchild or any child other than my own?
Answer: Juvenile Reports will only be released to a verified parent or guardian. We take every precaution to protect juveniles, so please don’t be offended if we ask for proof. Some documents we might ask to see: guardianship papers, insurance cards, or anything that will definitely link you to the juvenile in question.
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Question: Why can’t I have the whole report?
Answer: Investigative information is excluded from public request per law. Information regarding suspects or victims is also excluded. The report will include: what took place, where it took place, what time it took place, property involved, and the person arrested, if there was an arrest. If more information is desired you can submit a Public Records Request stating why you want the information and it will be sent to our Legal Department for review.
For more information about Public Records Requests, refer to the Police Reports Page.
Download a Public Request Form
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Question: Can my friend pick up my report for me?
Answer: No, they cannot. A husband can pick up a report for his wife or minor child, but we do not release reports to friends or neighbors.
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Question: My lawyer told me I could get the whole report and take it to him. Why can’t I?
Answer: Certain information is excluded from public release per the Law. Your lawyer can subpoena information regarding reports for legal purposes.
- Question: A charge that was dismissed is still showing up on my Background Check. Why?
Answer: Even though the charges may have been dismissed, you were still arrested. It is up to you to get those charges expunged, or removed, from your record. Normally, this is done through a lawyer who files the necessary papers to obtain an expungement.
- Question: How do I make a report?
Answer: Certain types of crime can be reported online to the Gulfport Police Department. Please refer to the Gulfport Police Department’s Online Reporting Page to see if your report can be filed in this manner. You can also come to the Gulfport Police Department to make a report 24-7 in the Operations Building. If you need an officer to come out, call 868-5959 and one will be dispatched to you.
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