The Tampa Police Department (TPD) serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the city of Tampa, Florida[7]. The department’s mission is to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life through cooperative partnerships with its citizens[4]. The TPD headquarters is located at 411 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602[1][2][4]. For emergencies, dial 911; for non-emergencies, contact (813) 231-6130 or (813) 276-3200[1][4].
The TPD is substantial in size, with approximately 985 sworn law enforcement officers and more than 350 civilian and support staff positions. The department is led by the current Police Chief, Lee Bercaw[7].
The department operates from its central headquarters and supports multiple districts throughout the city[3]. For example, District 3, which covers the area known as DRANA (Downtown River Arts Neighborhood Association), is located at 3808 North 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33610 with a contact number of (813) 242-3800[8].
The department’s headquarters at 411 N. Franklin Street has served TPD for more than two decades. However, city officials have proposed relocating the headquarters—due to the building’s deteriorating condition and high repair costs—potentially to Hanna Avenue in East Tampa. If approved and funded, this redevelopment could move major city operations and public safety services to a new location in the near future[6].
References
- [1] Law Enforcement Agencies in Hillsborough County, FL
- [2] Tampa Police Department – Headquarters – Locations Hub
- [3] Police Stations | City of Tampa GeoHub
- [4] Tampa Police Department | Visit Tampa Bay
- [6] City of Tampa proposing to sell Tampa Police headquarters downtown
- [7] Tampa Police Department – Wikipedia
- [8] Tampa Police Department | Tampa DRANA
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