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1. Where is the North Palm Beach Police Department located?

Our address is
560 US Highway 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408

We are approximately half a mile North of Northlake Boulevard on the East side of US Highway 1. Directions

2. What phone number should I use to contact the North Palm Beach Police Department?

In any non-emergency situation, dial 561-848-2525. This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Use this number to report suspicious activity or to request any police service. For any type of emergency call 911.

3. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?

A police report may be obtained from Records, located at the North Palm Beach Police Department:
560 US Highway 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408

This service is provided Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Please have your case number available. Directions

4. Will the Police Department watch my house when I am away on vacation?

Yes, you will be required to fill out a Vacation House Watch request form. Vacation House Watch Request Form (PDF)

5. Do you offer security surveys?

Yes. Please contact the Administration/Community Affairs Sergeant at 561-841-3317 to request a free security survey. A specially trained and certified Crime Prevention Practitioner will conduct the survey and provide you with a written report at no charge.

6. Do you provide special detail services for home or business purposes?

Yes. We do offer special detail service at a cost to the requesting party. Special Detail Service

7. How can I apply for a position with the department?

You will want to check for open positions first before you can apply. Currently, we are not accepting applications at this time. Employment Opportunities

8. I am dissatisfied about my recent contact with a North Palm Beach Police Officer, what can I do?

The North Palm Beach Police Department will investigate any complaint made by a citizen. Complaints may be received in person, via written correspondence, telephone calls, or anonymously. Please call 561-848-2525 and ask to speak with the Supervisor on duty.

You may request a copy of the annual Internal Affairs report by contacting Sergeant Mekoliavitch at 561-882-1157.

9. I locked my keys in my car. Will the Police Department come and open it?

Unfortunately, due to liability concerns, the Police Department no longer offers this service. The only exception is when a person is locked inside of the vehicle and their safety is in jeopardy. If you have locked your keys in your vehicle, please consult the locksmith section of the Yellow Pages.

10. How can I contact the officer that investigated a crime against me or an accident I was in?

Telephone the NorthComm dispatch center at 561-848-2525. If the officer is on duty at that time, a message will be forwarded to the officer to call you. If the officer is not on duty, you will be forwarded to their Supervisor's voice mail. Leave your name, phone number, the best time to call you back, and the purpose of your call. Be sure to include your case number.

11. I received a traffic citation for an equipment violation on my car and now have it fixed. Who can I see to have my vehicle inspected and citation signed off for Traffic Court?

You can come to the North Palm Beach Police Department located at
560 US Highway 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Directions

12. What is the best manner to compliment or commend a member of the North Palm Beach Police Department?

We always enjoy positive feedback. Please send your written comments to:
North Palm Beach Police Department
Attn: Administration
560 US Highway 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Or you may send an email. Email the Department

13. Where / how do I obtain a permit to carry a firearm?

In order to obtain a permit to carry a concealed firearm, contact the closest office of the Florida Department of State - Division of Licensing. You may find additional information through their website. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

14. How can I find out if a certain person is in jail?

If you are looking for someone within Palm Beach County, please visit the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office website. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office

15. How do I establish a Neighborhood Watch in my neighborhood?

Our Administration/Community Affairs Sergeant will be happy to schedule a meeting with you and your neighbors to explain the procedure for developing a Neighborhood Watch in your neighborhood. You may contact our Administration/ Community Affairs Sergeant by calling 561-841-3317 or send an email. Email Administration/Community Affairs

16. What are the Florida laws concerning seat belts and car seats for children?

Seat Belts: Florida law requires all front seat passengers wear seat belts regardless of age. All passengers, regardless of location in the vehicle, who are under 18 years of age must wear seat belts.

Car Seats: The following is taken from Florida law: “Every operator of a motor vehicle as defined herein, while transporting a child in a motor vehicle operated on the roadways, streets, or highways of this state, shall, if the child is 5 years of age or younger, provide for protection of the child by properly using a crash-tested, federally approved child restraint device. For children aged through 3 years, such restraint device must be a separate carrier or a vehicle manufacturer's integrated child seat. For children aged 4 through 5 years, a separate carrier, an integrated child seat, or a seat belt may be used.”

17. Is my Handicap Parking Permit from another state good in North Palm Beach?

Your handicap-parking sticker is accepted in Florida. It must be hung from the rear view mirror or plainly seen on your dash if not hangable. If you are renting a vehicle and have any further questions or needs, please contact your car rental agency. They work with these issues daily.

18. I have a permit to carry a firearm in another state. Is that permit valid in Florida?

Authorization to carry concealed firearms is described in Section 790.06 of the Florida Statutes and regulated by the Florida Department of State. Persons, who are licensed to carry a firearm in a state other than Florida who wish to determine if their license applies in Florida, may find the information they need through the Florida Department of State’s website. Regardless of where one has obtained their firearms license, when in Florida, you are accountable to Florida laws concerning firearms and carrying / possession of them. Florida Department of State’s Website

19. How dark can I tint my car windows?

Florida statutes prohibit sun screening material on side windows on either side, forward of or adjacent to the operator’s seat…the solar reflectance of visible light of not more than 25% as measured on the no film side and light transmittance of at least 28% in the visible light range. No sun screening may be placed on the front window so as to “encroach upon the driver’s direct forward viewing area…”

As a practical matter, legitimate window tenting businesses know which of their products comply with Florida laws and are not allowed to install sun-screening materials, which do not comply with state statutes. They may have darker material in stock to put on rear side and rear windows as allowed by law.

Window tinting of any sort deteriorates a driver’s visibility, particularly at night. It is strongly urged that you consider this when deciding how dark you wish to tint your windows. Do not trade safety for comfort or style.

20. Can I put neon lights under my car, blue lights in my car’s dash, add designer covers over my tail lights, etc?

Florida statutes prohibit the use of “any headlamp, auxiliary or fog lamp, rear lamp, signal lamp, or reflector…which tend to change the original design or performance, unless of a type which has been submitted to the department and approved.” This includes neon lights under a vehicle and around the license plate.

It is a violation of law (arrestable) to display flashing blue lights or red lights unless authorized by statute. If you are not sure whether you are authorized, you probably aren’t.

Decorative covers over tail / stop lights have become popular. Florida statues require that tail lamps “shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of 1,000 feet to the rear…”

21. Where can I find out if a used article / vehicle I plan to buy has been reported stolen?

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has a website. On the right side you will see some links under the topic “Search For,” select “Stolen Property.” You must have the brand, model number, and serial number to do a search. Florida Department of Law Enforcement