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Pensacola Police Department

Law enforcement agencies in Florida, U.S.

Law enforcement agencies in Florida, U.S.

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agencynamePensacola Police Department
abbreviationPPD
patchFL - Pensacola Police.png
badgeFL - Pensacola Police Badge.png
mottoCourtesy, Integrity, Professionalism
formedyear1821
formedmonthdayJuly 19
countryUnited States of America
countryabbrUSA
divtypeState
divnameFlorida
subdivtypeCity
subdivnamePensacola
mapEscambia County Florida Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Pensacola Highlighted.svg
sizearea40.76 sq mi (105.57 km2)
sizepopulation52,713
legaljurisPensacola, Florida
policeYes
localYes
headquarters711 North Hayne Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
sworn155
electeetypeMayor of Pensacola
minister1nameD. C. Reeves
chief1nameEric Randall
chief1positionChief of police
chief2nameKevin Christman
chief2positionDeputy Police Chief
chief3nameJames C. Reese Jr.
chief3positionCaptain of Operational Support Division
chief4nameKristin Brown
chief4positionCaptain of Uniform Patrol Division
chief5nameChuck Mallett
chief5positionCaptain of Criminal Investigation Division
anniversary1February 14, 1821
websiteOfficial website

Pensacola, FL 32501

The Pensacola Police Department (or PPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for Pensacola, Florida in the United States.

History

Early history

The department was founded on July 19, 1821, by Gen. Andrew Jackson, who had appointed city constable (policeman) to keep order within the city. On July 17, Jackson had entered Pensacola to accept the territory of East and West Florida for the United States. The following day, he established the government within the city. The history of the Pensacola Police Department goes back to the finding of Pensacola led by Tristan De Luna. When De Luna was establishing Pensacola with more than a 1,500 people they needed protection from future invaders and any other possible threats, so they built Fort Barrancas. The establishment did not last long because of the hurricanes that hit the area. Many tried to re-establish what was the settlement of De Luna. In 1692 Admiral Andre de Pez claimed the area that was known by the Native Americans as Panzacola. The Spanish fought for this area and was claimed by the Spanish, French, and English (all in separate times of history). Later on Fort Pickens and Fort San Miguel was established.

Canine unit

The Pensacola Police Department is recognized as having one of the best-trained canine units in the United States. At the annual USPCA Police Dog Field Trials—the largest competition of police dogs in the United States—Pensacola police dog "Uno" took second place in the 2013 competition, and "Charief" took fourth place in 2012.

Leadership and ranks

The current chief of police is Eric Randall. The head of the department is the chief of police. The current chief of police, Eric Randall, assumed the role on June 14, 2021, and prior to being hired in Pensacola, Chief Randall was the assistant chief of police at Newport News, Virginia, Police Department.

The previous chief of police, Tommi Lyter, retired from the department after serving with the Pensacola Police Department for 30 years. Retired chief of police Tommi Lyter took over the roll of chief deputy for Escambia County Sheriff's Office on January 5, 2021.

Rank structure

The Rank Structure of the Pensacola Police Department is as follows:

TitleInsignia
Chief of police[[Image:4 Gold Stars.svgcenter108px]]
Deputy Chief[[Image:Captain insignia gold.svgcenter27px]]
Lieutenant[[File:US-O4 insignia.svgcenter27px]]
Captain[[Image:Captain insignia gold.svgcenter27px]]
Sergeant[[File:GSP Sergeant.pngcenter35px]]
Police Officer[[File:Blank - Spacer.pngcenter35px]]
Probationary Police Officer[[File:Blank - Spacer.pngcenter35px]]

References

References

  1. "2013 National Patrol Dog Field Trials". United States Police Canine Association.
  2. "2012 National Patrol Dog Field Trials". United States Police Canine Association.
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