Here are some links to search criminal records, to do background checks and to provide anonymous tips about serious crimes in the community or at school. A felony is a serious crime, characterized under federal law and in the state of Florida as any offense punishable by death or imprisonment in excess of one year. A misdemeanors, on the other hand, is defined as an offense punishable by fines or by short terms of imprisonment in local jails. Unless an employer asks about criminal records, a prospective employee need not mention such history. To avoid negligence in hiring and recruiting, many employers employ background checks. Security clearances at a company may be denied to an employee with a criminal backgrounds. A criminal record can result in the loss of driving privileges, an inability to legally own a firearm, and other rights. Anyone can, and should, perform a background search before hiring home contractors or in-home service providers. Finger-prints and criminal records are electronically maintained for individuals who have been identified as a risk to public safety or security. A criminal history also provides information about physical appearance, including distinguishing marks like tattoos, scars or birthmarks. In addition to basic background information, a criminal history will also show past and present address records, any history of changes to marital status, any tax liens and any property ownership. Links are also provided so that citizens and students may provide anonymous tips about serious crimes in the community or at school. Rewards may also be offered for tips that lead to an arrest. Students should not give out their names when providing tips. Instead, student-callers will be given a code number and further instructions. Records of felony (serious) crimes are maintained in the Clerk of Circuit Court, Criminal Division in each county courthouse.
Scan the Florida Department of Law Enforcement database for wanted persons here.
Tip Line to report Missing Persons or help solve open murder crimes.
To lookup a stolen gun.
Here is a link to Blue Alerts to be notified when a law enforcement officer is killed, suffered serious bodily injury, and/or is missing while in the line of duty and the suspect, who is considered to pose an imminent threat to the public, is still at large.
Here are crime-related links that may be of assistance to you:
Wanted Persons Missing Persons Stolen Vehicles Stolen Vehicle Parts Stolen License Plates Stolen License Decals Stolen Boats Stolen Boat Parts Stolen Boat Decals Stolen Guns Stolen Articles (Appliances, TVs, Stereos, etc.)
CourtHouseDirect.com (California, New Mexico and Texas)
Crimetime Publishing Co.
Expert Witness Directory
The following links will allow you to track sexual offenders and/or predators, who may be living in your neighborhood, spying on your computer, or applying for job opening. It is important for individuals, businesses and professional service agencies, companies or organizations to know of sexual offenders, so they can be selective and perform safe and due diligence in assigning work to them. Sexual assault and sexual violence are often repeat offenses. Reckless hiring may result in direct or indirect liability for subsequent problem behaviors that result from work assignments to sexual offenders. Sexually transmitted diseases may accompany the emotional and physical damages caused by these criminals. Many communities enact laws to create safe areas for children by prohibiting sexual offenders and predators from loitering or dwelling near child care centers, schools, bus stops, camps or parks where children congregate. It is also important to monitor children’s use of computers, as dangerous connections can be initiated online. Children are often targeted by sexual predators. It is important to make children aware of the risks of speaking with or entering the physical space of any stranger. They should be taught to never enter a vehicle with an unknown individual or individuals. The State of Florida has a requirement that convicted sexual predators notify the Florida Department of Law Enforcement of any and all changes in their e-mail addresses, login identifiers, dwelling addresses and telephone numbers. It is important to know who is in your physical or virtual area. Concerned individuals can sign up for alerts from the state of Florida, so they will know when a sexual predator moves into their neighborhood. It is also possible to do a search of a neighborhood to learn if a sexual predator resides in the area. We have provided the links, below.
Locate predators and conduct neighborhood lookups in your neighborhood and surrounding area.
Stay alert with text alert notifications to your phone to alert for predators on the move.
To report suspicious sexual predator activity.