Vehicular Pursuit Policies (Boynton Beach Police Department)

Dear Sydnee Coggins-Prioleau:

Thank you for your interest in Police public records of the City of Boynton Beach, FL Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 7/16/2023 and given the reference number P038546-071623 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

All current policies maintained by the department regarding vehicle pursuits (also known as: car chase, vehicular response policy, vehicular pursuit procedure).

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Sydnee Coggins-Prioleau

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Per Florida State Statute 316.066(2)(a)(b) all Crash reports that reveal the identity and/or personal information concerning the parties involved in the crash are confidential for the first 60 days and only immediately available to the parties involved in the crash, their legal representatives, their licensed insurance agents. An involved party listed in the crash report may obtain a copy in person at the Police Records Department located at 2100 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33426, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and must present a valid driver’s license or other photographic identification.
FSS Florida State Statue 316.066(2)(d) states the Involved parties legal representatives must present a valid driver’s license or other photographic identification; proof of status, or identification that demonstrate his or her qualifications to access that information, and file a written sworn statement with the state or local agency in possession of the information stating that information from a crash report made confidential and exempt by this section will not be used for any commercial or accident victims, or knowingly disclosed to any third party for the purpose of such solicitation.
****This subsection does not prevent the dissemination or publication of news to the general public by any legitimate media entitled to access confidential and exempt information pursuant to this section.
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant Police staff to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Florida Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
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Thank You,

City of Boynton Beach, FL