Stay Informed
- Frequently asked questions about Traffic Accidents.
- What are my rights as a victim?
- When should I call 911?
- How do I use 911?
- What is the Non-Emergency phone number for the Fort Myers Police Department?
- How can I provide information about a crime and remain anonymous?
- Where can I get fingerprinted?
- How do I apply for a license to carry a concealed weapon?
- How do I get a copy of a police report?
- Where can I find the Fort Myers Police Department?
- I need a phone number for a department in Fort Myers?
When Should I Call 911?
Dial 911 in an emergency situation. If you are not sure, call us and let us determine if the situation requires an emergency response. An emergency is any situation where there is a threat to lives or property, which is occurring at the time of call, or has just occurred.
When dialing 911 in Lee County your call is routed to the local police agency from where the call was made. Your call is received by a professional trained call taker. The caller's information comes up on a screen and includes the caller's phone number, address, name of billing party, and lists the appropriate police and fire agencies that service the address. Call takers need to confirm the information because it is not always correct. If you call from a cellular telephone you will need to provide your location because that information is not currently available. In Fort Myers the call receiver enters the information into a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and the dispatcher sends the appropriate units. Sometimes you may need to be transferred to a different agency.
How do I use 9-1-1?
At a business or other location you may need to dial an outside line before dialing 911
At a pay telephone, dialing 911 does not require a coin
When using a cellular telephone, you must specify that you are using such and be prepared to give your location, including the city or town
To access TTY or TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf), press the space bar until a response is received If the caller does not speak English, they should stay on the line and a Call Taker will link up with a telephone translation service which will handle 156 different languages
What is the Non-Emergency phone number for the Police Department?
For non-emergency contact, please call us at (239) 321-7700. See our directory for other extensions.
Where can I get fingerprinted?
The Fort Myers Police Department provides fingerprinting services for a nominal fee. This service is provided 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. If your request for fingerprinting is for Immigration and Naturalization, please contact that agency for a list of approved fingerprinting service providers.
How do I apply for a license to carry a concealed firearm?
To be eligible to apply for a Florida State Concealed Firearms License, you must be at least 21 years of age, be a U.S. Citizen, and either reside within the City limits of Fort Myers. If you do not meet the residency requirement, you must apply to the City or County where you reside.
The Fort Myers Police Department provides Concealed Firearms License Applications from 8AM to 4PM, Monday through Friday. If you are applying for a new license, fingerprinting hours are listed above.
How do I get a copy of a police report?
The Fort Myers Police Department provides copies of closed Police Reports and Traffic Crash Reports for incidents that occurred within the City of Fort Myers and that the Department has investigated. The Fort Myers Police Department provides these copies at a nominal fee, .15 to .20 cents per page.
How to obtain a case copy:
- You may request one in person at the Records Division at the Police Department.
- You may request by phone at (239) 321-7671. The information needed will be collected over the phone. You will need to appear in person to receive the report.
Reports are generally furnished to you while you wait. More complicated cases can take longer.
Florida State Law and Fort Myers Police Department Policy regulates who may receive copies of cases. In some instances your copy may be edited to withhold certain information pending disposition of the case, or for other reasons.