Gainesville Police Department

Gainesville Police Department is a police station in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. It is one of 4 police stations currently listed for the county. The nearest other is Alachua County Sheriff's Office headquarters, about 7.8 miles away in Gainesville (straight-line distance). 6 other listings share ZIP code 32601: see offices near 32601.

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At a glance

Type: Police Station
Address: 545 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville FL 32601
Phone: 352-393-7500
Hours: Front desk Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm; response 24/7.
Services: Law enforcement, crime reporting, patrol and investigations, records assistance during counter hours.
County: Alachua County
Official source: police.gainesvillefl.gov
Last verified: October 2026

Phone: 352-393-7500; dispatch 352-955-1818

Before you go

For an emergency call 911. The number shown on this page is a non-emergency line.
Lobby hours and walk-in services (reports, records requests) vary. Call before you go.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 rather than going to the station.

Common questions

What are the hours of Gainesville Police Department?

Published hours: Front desk Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm; response 24/7.. Hours can change, so check the official source before you travel.

What is the phone number for Gainesville Police Department?

352-393-7500. This is a non-emergency number; call 911 for emergencies.

Where is Gainesville Police Department located?

545 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville FL 32601, in Alachua County. Get directions in Google Maps.

What is the nearest other police station in Alachua County?

Alachua County Sheriff's Office headquarters (7.8 mi), Alachua Police Department (14.4 mi), High Springs Police Department (21.9 mi). Distances are straight-line from this location.

Other police stations near here

Police Station · 7.8 mi
Alachua County Sheriff's Office headquarters
2621 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville FL 32641
Phone 352-367-4000 · Official source
Police Station · 14.4 mi
Alachua Police Department
15000 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua FL 32615
Phone 386-462-1396 · Official source
Hours: Records Monday–Thursday 8 am–5 pm; response 24/7.
Police Station · 21.9 mi
High Springs Police Department
23720 NW 187th Avenue, High Springs FL 32643
Phone 386-454-1415 · Official source
Hours: Complaint hand-delivery Monday–Friday 8 am–4 pm; other counter hours confirm.

Other services nearby

Driver Licence / ID · 0.0 mi
Tax Collector — Downtown
12 SE 1st St, Gainesville FL 32601
Phone 352-374-5236 · Official source
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Motor Vehicle / Tags / Title · 0.0 mi
Tax Collector — Downtown
12 SE 1st St, Gainesville FL 32601
Phone 352-374-5236 · Official source
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Elections / Voter Registration · 0.0 mi
Supervisor of Elections
515 N Main St, Suite 300, Gainesville FL 32601
Phone 352-374-5252 · Official source
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
EMS / Fire Rescue Station · 0.0 mi
Alachua County Fire Rescue headquarters
911 SE 5th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
Phone 352-384-3101 · Official source
EMS / Fire Rescue Station · 0.0 mi
Alachua County Fire Rescue Station 30
930 SE 5th Street, Gainesville FL 32601
Phone 352-384-3101 · Official source
Hours: Emergency response 24/7; visitor hours not published; emergencies 911.

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