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Pensacola Police Department

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Pensacola Police Department
AbbreviationPPD
MottoCourtesy, Integrity, Professionalism
Agency overview
FormedJuly 19, 1821
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionPensacola, Florida, USA
Map of Pensacola Police Department's jurisdiction
Size40.76 sq mi (105.57 km2)
Population52,713
Legal jurisdictionPensacola, Florida
General nature
Operational structure
Headquarters711 North Hayne Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
Sworn members155
Mayor of Pensacola responsible
  • D. C. Reeves
Agency executives
  • Eric Randall, Chief of police
  • Kevin Christman, Deputy Police Chief
  • James C. Reese Jr., Captain of Operational Support Division
  • Kristin Brown, Captain of Uniform Patrol Division
  • Chuck Mallett, Captain of Criminal Investigation Division
Notables
Anniversary
  • February 14, 1821
Website
Official website

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

History

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Early history

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The department was founded on July 19, 1821, by Gen. Andrew Jackson, who had appointed city constable (policeman) to keep order within the city.[citation needed] 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).[citation needed] Later on Fort Pickens and Fort San Miguel was established.

Canine unit

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The Pensacola Police Department is recognized as having one of the best-trained canine units in the United States.[by whom?] 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.[1][2]

Leadership and ranks

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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

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

Title Insignia
Chief of police
Deputy Chief
Lieutenant
Captain
Sergeant
Police Officer
Probationary Police Officer

References

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  1. ^ "2013 National Patrol Dog Field Trials" (PDF). United States Police Canine Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-02-01. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  2. ^ "2012 National Patrol Dog Field Trials" (PDF). United States Police Canine Association. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
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