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4800 West Copans Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33063
Main Number
954-973-6700
Non-Emergency Number
954-346-4400

Public Safety Information Officer

Scott Leamon 954-973-6740

Fingerprints

Police Department Lobby
Wednesday and Thursday
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Fingerprint Service is by appointment only.

Police Reports

4900 West Copans Road
Monday - Thursday
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Police Records Custodian:
Linda Dooley
954-973-6708
Monday - Thursday
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

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Fred C. Hofer - Chief of Police

Frederick C. Hofer
Chief of Police
Coconut Creek Police Department

The Coconut Creek Police Department is a full-service, fully accredited agency with the goal of working together with each and every person who lives and works in Coconut Creek to make a difference in their communities and professional environments. Located in northern Broward County, the City is 12 square miles divided into six zones. The population is a diverse mixture of over 57,702 residents.

The Police Department is located at the Coconut Creek Government Center, 4800 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063, on the southwest corner of Copans Road and Lyons Road. Should you need any assistance, the Police Department's lobby is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Police Department News

Update Slate

June 12, 2025

Winston Park Nature Trail Homicide Update

The Coconut Creek Police Department wishes to update the public regarding a homicide that occurred on April 20, 2024. The Coconut Creek Police Department responded to the area of the Winston Park Nature Trail in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a 15-year-old male juvenile with several visible stab wounds. The juvenile victim was transported to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The subject, also a juvenile, had fled the area on foot prior to police arrival. During the investigation, detectives determined that the decedent made arrangements via social media to sell narcotics to the unfamiliar subject. When the decedent arrived to conduct the transaction, the juvenile subject attempted to rob him and an altercation took place. The juvenile subject, who was armed with a knife, stabbed the decedent multiple times. Detectives identified the juvenile and later authored an arrest warrant for the charge of felony murder. The juvenile subject was apprehended by on June 10, 2025 in conjunction with the Coconut Creek Police Department.

 


 

Police Department Hosted Events

Slice of Safety Promo

Slice of Safety

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Amici's Pizza Cafe
4800 West Hillsboro Road

Do The Right Thing of Coconut Creek Awards Ceremony

Thursday, September 25, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
City Commission Chambers
4800 West Copans Road

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but not for immigration purposes. Fingerprinting services are available Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:45 PM, by appointment only. No walk-ins will be accepted. You must bring a valid photo ID. Please note that we are only able to process fingerprints on an original die-cut FBI Form-258 card (blue & white card). We will provide the card. There is a $10 charge per card printed, payable by cash or check. This is for Coconut Creek residents *only* at this time. You can make an appointment by calling 954-973-6700.

Please note important information and instructions:

  • Location: Coconut Creek Government Center, 4800 West Copans Road
  • Hours of service: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance by calling the Coconut Creek Police Department at 954-973-6700. No walk-in service is available.
  • The cost is $10 per card and proof residency is required such as your identification or a current document containing your name and address.
  • Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your appointment so that you can complete the City’s COVID-19 screening form and make payment.
  • After making payment, a Coconut Creek Police Department Police Service Aide (PSA) will escort you into the Police Department lobby for fingerprinting.
  • PSA will sanitize the fingerprinting area before and after each appointment.

Copies of police reports and the daily bulletin of events are no longer available on-line due to Marsy’s Law. Police reports and daily bulletins can be obtained by visiting the Coconut Creek Police Department’s Records Unit, in person, at 4900 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063. The building is next to the Government Center. The Records Unit is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You can also send an email to request any public records maintained by the police department here. Some requests may involve payment for processing. Pay for a Police Record

The City of Coconut Creek charges $60 per hour (minimum of 3 hours) to have a uniformed officer with marked patrol vehicle cover a detail. On national holidays, the charge is $75 per hour (same minimum). Details should be requested as soon as possible to help ensure coverage. Anytime a request is for 4 or more officers, one of the officers will be at a supervisor rate of $70 per hour. If a supervisor is needed on a holiday, the rate will be $90 per hour. For traffic related only details, whenever a police officer is not available, a police service aide can also work the detail. The vendor will be notified prior to the detail and can decline the police service aide if wanted. The City does not guarantee all details will be covered, but will make every effort to schedule an officer for your event. Once your request has been received, the Detail Coordinator will contact you to confirm. The Detail Officer for Event form is available and should there be any questions, you will be contacted.

Sign up for Coconut Creek Vacation Watch Vacation Watch Form on line or contact the Telecommunications Unit at 954-973-6785.

Everyone appreciates being thanked for a job well done. If you would like to thank an employee of the Police Department, emails and letters are welcomed and will become a part of the employee's personnel file.  Send to the Chief of Police, Coconut Creek Police Department, 4800 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063 or email the Interim Chief, Fred Hofer.

Questions can be directed to our department’s Public Information Officer, Scotty Leamon, via email at SLeamon@coconutcreek.net. He can also be reached via phone at 954-480-7196.

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