Florissant Police Blotter
Florissant police blotter records come from the Florissant Police Department, an internationally accredited CALEA law enforcement agency in north St. Louis County. This city of roughly 52,000 people has a police department that runs a full records room, publishes annual crime reports to the FBI, and processes Sunshine Law requests through the City Clerk's Office. The department saw a 9% reduction in crime in 2024. You can access Florissant police blotter data in person at the department, by email, or through the city's online Sunshine Law request process.
Florissant Quick Facts
Florissant Police Department
The Florissant Police Department is led by Chief of Police Tim Fagan (Colonel). The department is at 1700 North Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63031. The main phone is (314) 831-7000. FPD holds international accreditation from CALEA, which sets standards for how the department handles everything from police blotter records to use of force incidents.
The department's mission is to provide the highest quality police services to Florissant residents by promoting a safe environment through police and citizen interaction, with an emphasis on integrity, fairness, and professionalism. FPD uses Facebook, Twitter, and NIXLE alerts to communicate with the public about police blotter activity and safety information. Following these channels is a quick way to stay up to date on Florissant police blotter activity as it happens. NIXLE alerts go straight to your phone for urgent safety notifications.
Florissant Police Blotter Reports and Records
The Florissant Police Reports and Records page covers everything you need to know about getting copies of police blotter data. The Record Room is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The building itself never closes since the department runs 24/7 operations.
Reports are retained per state law and Missouri Secretary of State guidelines. Incident and arrest reports are stored electronically in the Records Management System. Vehicle crash reports go through Regional Justice Information Services (REJIS). The department also maintains a micro-filmed archive that goes all the way back to 1960. That is more than 60 years of Florissant police blotter records on file.
The processing charge is $10 per report for open police reports. Records can be emailed to you for the processing fee. Crash reports are also available online through LexisNexis, though there is a convenience fee on top of the standard charge. For Sunshine Law requests, you submit through the City Clerk's Office via the Florissant Government Website. The city responds within 3 business days under Chapter 610 RSMo.
Florissant Police Blotter 2024 Statistics
The 2024 Annual Report shows strong results. Overall crime dropped 9% in Florissant. All statistics are reported to the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). Here are the key numbers from the 2024 Florissant police blotter:
- Murder/Homicide: 3
- Robbery: 26
- Aggravated Assault: 102
- Burglary: 81
- Larceny/Theft: 622
- Vehicle Theft: 310
- Simple Assault: 387
Total reported crimes were 2,251. Adult arrests totaled 2,382. The Records Unit processed 6,969 criminal incident reports, 1,536 traffic crash reports, and 2,594 supplemental investigative reports. Motor vehicle crashes included 1,269 with no injuries, 201 with injuries, and 6 fatal crashes for a total of 1,552. Traffic crash data gets submitted to Missouri LETS (Law Enforcement Traffic System) separately from the crime data that goes to NIBRS.
Sexual assault (15), sex offenses (17), arson (4), and property damage (433) are also tracked. These categories represent a smaller share of the total Florissant police blotter but are still reported to the FBI. The 9% overall crime reduction suggests that law enforcement strategies in Florissant have been effective, though certain categories like vehicle theft and simple assault still make up large portions of the police blotter.
State Resources for Florissant Records
The MACHS portal at machs.mo.gov provides statewide criminal history searches that can surface records tied to Florissant police blotter activity. You supply a first name, last name, and date of birth or Social Security Number. Results show possible matches as a secure PDF and are only available online.
Show Me Crime at showmecrime.mo.gov from the Missouri State Highway Patrol has interactive crime dashboards. You can filter to St. Louis County to see data that includes Florissant. The MSHP portal also covers online arrest reports, active missing person maps, and sex offender registry searches. Missouri Case Net at courts.mo.gov handles all state court records. Cases from Florissant police blotter arrests that move to the St. Louis County Circuit Court can be tracked from filing to final disposition through Case Net.
The Florissant Police Department has been around long enough to have a micro-filmed archive going back to 1960. That is more than six decades of police blotter history stored on film. The department's CALEA accreditation means it meets national standards for records management and evidence handling. All crime statistics are reported to the FBI through NIBRS, and traffic crash data goes to Missouri LETS separately. These multiple reporting channels ensure that Florissant police blotter data is cross-referenced at the local, state, and federal levels.
St. Louis County Police Blotter
Florissant is part of St. Louis County. The St. Louis County court system handles county-level cases, and the county police department at 7900 Forsyth Boulevard in Clayton provides additional law enforcement services. Local record checks cost $4.50 for city-only and $9.00 for city and county combined.
The St. Louis County Department of Justice Services maintains a free online inmate lookup. Open records include arrests within the last 30 days and convictions. Closed records, such as not guilty findings and dismissed charges, require a notarized release. Florissant contracts with St. Louis County for some services, so some police blotter data may cross between city and county systems. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office at 105 South Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105 also provides records and can be reached at (314) 615-5000. The county police department at 7900 Forsyth Boulevard in Clayton has a Sunshine Law request portal for county-level records.
Nearby Missouri Cities
These Missouri cities near Florissant maintain their own police blotter records: