Coral Gables Police Department Fingerprinting

Everyone was very nice and patient. Efficient and quick service. Would definitely recommend for anyone to get their fingerprints done here.

In the nicest way possible, this entire police department is a piece of work. It seems like when you need professionalism, courtesy & respect you will not get it out of the GCPD. Never have I ever dealt with such a joke of a department. I will NEVER ask for their assistance again just to be belittled by the snobby officers who are there to serve me and the weak leadership they are under.

Such a quest for saving 5 dollars?!
Well as you may already know from all my previous Unilocal entries, I am a bit of a cheap skate and penny pincher when it comes to getting things that I would hope to get free, so after checking several fingerprinting places, I decided to go to the Coral Gables Police Station for fingerprints because 1) they charge only $ 15, compared to the $ 20 price tag to have your fingerprints done at an independent place like Fingerprint Technologies. 2) They are also a five minute walk from my job, so what is the educated consumer supposed to do, just go there.
I call beforehand on Monday, and I am greeted by a friendly operator who tells me that their fingerprint stand is open Wednesday to Thursday (it may have been Friday) from 8 am-​5 pm. Only open 2 days a week?! The economy must be taking its toll.
Still being a cheapskate, I wait until Wednesday because I want to save $ 5.
Wednesday comes. I take a five minute walk, and I am greeted by their friendly staff members. «Cash only please!» What?! I was not told this before, so I asked if I could give them a check, and they gladly oblige. Good thing I brought my checkbook with me today.
They tell me to wash my hands, and a lady does my fingerprints and answers my questions.
Overall, it was a pleasant experience. Since I have very defined fingerprints, they told me to hold onto my receipt, so that if they don’t accept my fingerprints, they can do it again for free. Huge plus.
Pros: Friendly staff!
Cons: I wish they were open more days.
Tips: Bring cash! Call before arriving. Be nice.