Gainesville Police

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Welcome to the Gainesville, Florida Police Department

2009 arrest report involving Z. Smith (click to download) | Full Incident Report (click to download)
Recent reports involving UF Football players (click to download)
Body and Dash Camera footage from traffic stop of Kedarius Toney (click to view)
PARENTS! If you have questions about the ALICE Active Shooter Response Training, you can find more information here: https://www.alicetraining.com/webinar-parent-resources/
The Gainesville Police Fund was created to advance the mission of the Department by funding police specific projects and initiatives beyond the scope of the normal operating budget. Click here to donate! Donations will be used for many different things, including basic necessities for residents, and helping with additional resources and equipment to help GPD provide the best possible services to Gainesville residents and visitors.

Solve a Problem

Don't know where to start to solve a problem? Start by clicking below.

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Online Reporting

File a police report online or request a copy of a completed report.

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Crime Information

Find the crime statistics and information for a certain address or area.

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Submit a Tip!

Do you have information that could help a GPD investigation?

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Other Helpful Links

Commend or Thank an Officer

We love hearing about the good things our folks are doing. Click HERE to pass on some kudos about a Gainesville Police Officer or staff member!

Event Calendar

Register a Bicycle

Click HERE to register your bicycle with the Gainesville Police Department. It's an easy way to report your information so we can track it if your bike is ever lost or stolen!

Cold Case Homicide and Long Term Missing Persons Information

The Gainesville Police Department currently has a number of Cold Case Homicides and Long Term Missing Person Cases. Even though these incidents happened years ago, our Detectives still actively try to solve them with new information. Click to view: Cold Case Homicides or Long Term Missing Persons.

Take a Citizen Survey

How are we doing as an agency? Please click HERE to take a citizen survey. Your honest feedback will help ensure that we are providing the highest possible levels of service.

Fallen Officer Memorial

Since the Gainesville Police Department was founded, four men have died while protecting this city.
Click to learn more about them.