How do I contact FDLE?

This information is available to the general public.

1. Visit the FDLE web site at: Call: 1-888-357-7332 or (850) 410-8572.
2. Visit the FDLE web site at:
3. Call: 1-888-356-4774 or (850) 410-8301.
4. Call: (850) 617-1300.

Where is the FDLE located?

Tallahassee
Our Locations Agency headquarters is in Tallahassee and there are seven regional operations centers located in Pensacola, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Fort Myers and Miami.

What does the FDLE do?

The mission of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security by providing services in partnership with local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies to prevent, investigate, and solve crimes while protecting Florida’s citizens and visitors.

Who is head of FDLE?

Chris Johnson was appointed to the position of Bureau Chief of Bureau of Professional Development (BPD) in July 2015 by FDLE Commissioner Richard Swearingen. Chief Johnson has served with FDLE since 1996 in a variety of positions in various program areas within FDLE.

What do FDLE special agents do?

FDLE Special Agents are sworn officers with statewide authority to investigate and enforce Florida’s criminal laws. Special Notes: Preference will be given to applicants who have sworn law enforcement experience, of which at least two (2) years are in criminal investigations.

Do you have to carry identification in Florida?

You are only expected to identify yourself to Florida law enforcement officers (police officers and Sheriff’s deputies, not immigration or FBI agents) when you are stopped on suspicion of a crime or a traffic violation. If you don’t have identification documents, you may choose to remain silent.

Is FDLE a federal agency?

As a department of the Executive Branch of government, FDLE was headed by the Governor and Cabinet.

How many people work for FDLE?

FDLE employs about 1900 members statewide and is composed of five areas: Executive Direction and Business Support, Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Information, Criminal Justice Professionalism and Florida Capitol Police. Join our team today!

What does SBI agent mean?

state bureau of investigation
A state bureau of investigation (SBI) is a state-level detective agency in the United States. They are plainclothes agencies which usually investigate both criminal and civil cases involving the state and/or multiple jurisdictions.

What are the requirements to become a special agent?

The basic qualifications to become an FBI Special Agent are rigorous:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be between 23 and 36 years of age, unless seeking a veteran’s waiver.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license.

Do I have to tell a cop my name?

The topics in the Dial-A-Law series provide general information on legal issues within the Province of Alberta. Police are able to talk to anyone that they like, like any other citizen. But you have the right to remain silent and are not obligated to tell them anything.