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Online Reporting

IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 911.
 

Welcome to the Tampa Police Department online incident reporting system. This system allows victims of certain non-emergency incidents to file a police report without waiting for a police officer.

REPORTING CRITERIA

Before you file your report online, please make sure that:

  • This is not an Emergency.
  • You are the victim of the crime or an authorized representative of a business reporting a crime.
  • The incident occurred within the boundaries of the City of Tampa.
  • There are no known suspects or evidence left at the scene.
  • The property stolen or lost does not include a firearm of any type.
  • The stolen property does not include a motor vehicle, a stolen license plate (tag), or a license plate decal.
  • You must have a copy of the required form (TPD Form 310 Sworn Statement / Consent and Release). You must download this form, complete it and have it ready to upload as a digital attachment to start your online report. If you need the documents, please go to Mandatory Forms page prior to completing report.

If you answered no to any of these questions, please call our non-emergency line at 813-231-6130 or 9-1-1 if you have an emergency.

​​​​​​​TYPES OF CRIMES THAT CAN BE REPORTED

  • Criminal Mischief-Graffiti - Photo(s) Required)
  • Criminal Mischief/Vandalism - (Photo(s) Required)
  • Fraudulent Admission Ticket - (copy of ticket / all fraudulent documents, copy of email communication/or phone number used by the suspect Required,
  • Harassing/Threatening Phone Calls – (copy of all call logs and/or text exchanges Required)
  • Illegal Dumping (Photo(s) Required)
  • Package Thefts (Order info/receipt / shipping confirmation if available)
  • Retail Theft (shoplifting) – (itemized receipt or list and Retail Theft Form Required)
  • Theft of Services – (itemized receipt or list of services/items stolen)
  • Identity Theft – Copy of all fraudulent documents
  • Phone Scams – Phone number call came from and card number used
  • Supplemental Reports – Add to a finished / approved report – (Official Tampa PD case number required)

TYPES OF CRIMES THAT CAN BE REPORTED BUT REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL FORM

The following types of crimes can be filed online but require an additional mandatory form to be ready to upload during filing. If you need the documents, please go to Mandatory Forms page prior to completing report.

  • Check Forgery – Form 883, copy of bank statement, copy of check (front/back)
  • Credit/Debit Card Fraud – Form 883, copy of bank statement, full card number, receipt (if avail)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS YOU CAN FILE ONLINE FOR DOCUMENTATION PURPOSES

  • Lost Property

AFTER SUBMITTING THE REPORT

For Crimes:

  • Once the report has been submitted you will receive an on-screen prompt advising you that the report has been submitted along with a temporary case number. A representative of the Tampa Police Department will then review the case within 5 business days. Upon approval, you will be notified by email that the case has been approved and be given the permanent case number.
  • If the case is rejected by a Tampa Police Department representative, you will be notified by email of the reason for the rejection and what further action is needed on your part.
  • REMINDER: Under Florida State Statute 817.49, filing a False Police Report is a First Degree Misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed one (1) year.

Please be sure to review the entire list and have all required information ready to provide / upload as digital evidence prior to starting the report. When ready, please click on "Start a Police Report or Registration" to begin.

Make a Report

Start a Police Report or Registration