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1. Do I need to have a permit in order to park at the Tiki Gardens Parking lot?

Daily parking requires meter payment at a rate of $2.50 per hour. 24-hour passes are available for a purchase price of $25.00 per day at the Indian Shores Town Hall, 2nd Floor Communications/Records Division from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm., Monday through Friday. For extended parking beyond what is listed above, contact the Communications/Records Division. Each permit must be individually purchased by the user, and you must have a license plate number to correspond with the permit.

2. How do I obtain an emergency reentry pass for my home/business?

Please visit the Records & Information Division between 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.. *You must be a Property Owner* to obtain a reentry pass. You will need to show proof of ownership, and a Government issued ID Card, such as a Driver's License.

Barrier Island Emergency Reentry Pass

3. Is the Indian Shores Police Department open all of the time?

Yes, the Patrol Division Police Officers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, the administrative offices and records, are closed during non-business hours. The Officers actively patrol the communities of Indian Shores and Redington Shores, and respond to calls as necessary. If you have an Emergency, hang up and DIAL 911. If you need to speak with an Officer for a non-emergency situation, please call Dispatch at (727) 595-5414 and an Indian Shores Police Officer will be dispatched to respond.

4. Is the Indian Shores Police Department responsible for my neighborhood?

The ISPD has territorial jurisdiction over the Towns of Indian Shores and Redington Shores. Under a Mutual Aid Agreement, our Officers will provide back-up protection and assistance to Officers/Deputies of surrounding communities. If you live outside of our jurisdiction, or if the event for which you need Police Service occurred outside of our jurisdiction; please contact the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office at (727) 582-6200 for Law Enforcement Service.

5. Are you the Indian Rocks Beach Police Department?

No, we are the Indian Shores Police Department, serving Indian Shores and Redington Shores. The City of Indian Rocks Beach Police Department was absorbed into the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in 1993. If you need Law Enforcement assistance in the City of Indian Rocks Beach, please contact PCSO at (727) 582-6200. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Communications

6. Are you the Redington Beach / North Redington Beach Police Department

No, we are the Indian Shores Police Department, serving the Towns of Indian Shores and Redington Shores. The Redington Beaches Police Department was absorbed into the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in 1998. If you need Law Enforcement assistance in Redington Beach or North Redington Beach, please contact PCSO at (727) 582-6200. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Communications

7. Are you the Seminole Police Department

No, we are the Indian Shores Police Department, serving the communities of Indian Shores and Redington Shores. The City of Seminole, and the unincorporated areas are patrolled by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. If you are in need of Law Enforcement Assistance in the Seminole area, please call PCSO at (727) 582-6200. Please note, the Seminole Police Department refers to the Law Enforcement service provided to the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida, (813) 626-3628. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Communications

8. Are you the Madeira Beach Police Department

No, we are the Indian Shores Police Department, providing Police Services to the communities of Indian Shores and Redington Shores. The City of Madeira Beach Police Department was absorbed into the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in 1995. If you are in need of Law Enforcement Service in the City of Madeira Beach, please contact the PCSO at (727) 582-6200. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Communications

9. Are you hiring Police Officers?

We utilize the Police Applicant Screening Service for recruitment. Please visit their website for information on becoming a Florida Law Enforcement Officer; and the State and Local requirements.
http://www.policestandards.org/
Police Applicant Sceening Service

10. How can I find out if someone was arrested?

The following link will show you physical arrests within Pinellas County, Florida. Be advised, this list is not complete, and the records will not show a non-arrest release, such as a Notice to Appear or Criminal Traffic Citation. In addition, Local Ordinance Violations will only appear in arrest records, if the offender was physically arrested and turned over to the Pinellas County Jail for the violation. Furthermore, Juvenile Arrest Records are confidential, and will not be revealed on the who's In jail link.
PCSO Who's in jail

11. What type of calls do the Indian Shores Police Officers handle?

ISPD Officers can be exposed to a variety of situations on a daily basis, including Domestic Violence, Burglaries, Disturbances, Fraud/Forgery, Identity Theft, Death Investigations, Traffic Crashes; just to name a few. It is true that Redington Shores and Indian Shores are rated very safe communities, but crime can and does happen everywhere, and ISPD Officers are prepared to handle those events as they happen. Click on the link below to see active calls for area Law Enforcement Officers. Active Law Enforcement Calls

12. Why were the Police in my neighborhood?

In addition to providing proactive Police Patrols, Officers respond to a variety of calls. Click the link below to see the most recent list of Police Calls for ISPD. Be aware, some confidential calls may not be listed on this link. ISPD Call Log

13. How do I submit a drug activity tip?

You can call the Indian Shores Police Department directly at (727) 595-5414, or complete the attached link, which will be directed to the appropriate authority. drug tip

14. Loud stereos are disturbing me, who do I call?

Please call ISPD directly, when the violation is occurring. If this is an on going problem involving a vehicle stereo, you may click on the below link, and submit your complaint electronically. Loud Car Stereos

15. My neighbor's dog keeps barking, who do I notify?

You may call ISPD directly at the time of the violation, or if this is an on going problem, you can complete the attached Nuisance Animal Form and submit it as required. Barking Dog / Nuisance Animal

16. What are the laws with regard to animals at large, unlicensed, etc.?

For information regarding Animal Control, please follow the below link. Animal Services

17. I need to get fingerprinted for a permit, license, job, passport, etc. Does ISPD provide this service?

After many years of providing this service to our public, we can no longer offer fingerprinting. This is due to technology upgrades, which require fingerprinting to be completed electronically. This can be done at any location designated by the FDLE, which has electronic fingerprinting capability, such as the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. We apologize for the inconvenience. Electronic Fingerprinting

18. What is the difference between Police, Sheriff, and Highway Patrol?

In Pinellas County, each municipality that has a Police Department employs Police Officers. The University of South Florida, and the Pinellas County School Board also employ Police Officers, as does the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs. Those Municipalities which do not have their own Police Department, as well as areas of the County which are "unincorporated" or not within the boundaries of a municipality, are patrolled by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The St Petersburg/Clearwater Airport Police Department was absorbed into the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in the late 1990's; thereby placing the airport under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Office as well. The Sheriff's Office has Countywide Jurisdiction, including within all municipalities. By Ad-Valorem taxes, the Sheriff's Office provides ancillary support for local Law Enforcement, such as K9, Marine, and Helicopter assistance. The Florida Highway Patrol is a State Law Enforcement Agency, which is responsible for Traffic Enforcement, as well as automobile and driver's licensing related crimes. In Florida, the Highway Patrol is not responsible for Policing communities in a traditional sense, as some of our Northern guests may be accustomed.

19. What are the other Law Enforcement Agencies in Pinellas County?

Criminals don't recognize jurisdictional boundaries, and the Law Enforcement Agencies serving Pinellas County are fortunate to have a high level of interagency cooperation. In fact, many of the Agencies share a common report writing system, and communications/dispatching system, which allows for the efficient delivery of Law Enforcement Services across jurisdictions. A mutual aid agreement exists between the leaders of each Law Enforcement Agency, and their respected Government Leaders. This agreement extends certain Law Enforcement Authority to Officers of the various agencies, outside of their territorial jurisdiction. This system fosters a cohesiveness in protecting the citizens and visitors to Pinellas County. Law Enforcement Agencies of Pinellas County, FL

20. How do I make or obtain an ISPD Crash Report, How do I obtain an ISPD Incident Report

Records are available Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. Crash Reports are protected from release for 60 days, except to those immediately involved in the crash, a vehicle/property owner, or their Insurance Representative; Legal Counsel. Incident reports are available to the public, unless otherwise restricted due to an Active Investigation, or other circumstances. Please contact Indian Shores Police Department's Records and Administration at (727) 595-5414, or wblaine@myindianshores.com. To make an on-line report of a traffic crash, follow the below link:

Self Reporting a Traffic Crash on-line

21. How do I retrieve my belongings or property from the Police Department?

Please contact our Property & Evidence Division at (727) 595-5414 Ext. 505.

22. How do I retrieve my vehicle from impound?

Please contact the Communications Division at (727) 595-5414. The following items will be necessary:
•Two Forms of Identification (state issued photo ID, passport or social security card)
•One Form of Proof of Ownership (Title or Registration)
•Proof of Active Insurance on the Vehicle

*Vehicles will only be released to the Registered Owner, or a valid Power of Attorney designee*

23. How do I obtain a Restraining Order?

Injunctions are filed through the Clerk of the Court, and assistance with the process may be obtained by contacting the State Attorney's Office - Domestic Violence Unit at (727) 464-6784. If you are in need of Police Assistance, please call 911. For information and referrals for victims of Domestic Violence, please call 1-800-500-1119. Domestic Violence Injunctions

24. How do I obtain an emergency reentry pass for my home/business?

Please visit the Records & Information Division between 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Saturday. *You must be a Property Owner* to obtain a reentry pass. You will need to show proof of ownership, and a Government issued ID Card, such as a Driver's License. Barrier Island Emergency Reentry Pass

25. How do I get a Fishing License

Visit the following link for details on fishing licenses. Fishing Licenses

26. Can a person shark fish from the beach?

This is a question better answered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, please visit their link below. Shark Fishing

27. Who do I call to report an injured bird?

Indian Shores is home to the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary. The link below will direct you to their website and contact information.

Seabird Sanctuary

28. Patches, How do I obtain a new ISPD Patch

Due to budgetary restraints, the Indian Shores Police Department will no longer honor requests for shoulder patches, or insignia.  The cost of postage, patches, and the time to process requests has become cost prohibitive.