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| Pensacola Police Department | |
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| Abbreviation | PPD |
| Motto | Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism |
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| Formed | July 19, 1821 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Pensacola, Florida, USA |
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| Map of Pensacola Police Department's jurisdiction | |
| Size | 40.76 sq mi (105.57 km2) |
| Population | 52,713 |
| Legal jurisdiction | Pensacola, Florida |
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| Headquarters | 711 North Hayne Street Pensacola, FL 32501 |
| Sworn members | 155 |
| Mayor of Pensacola responsible |
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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:
| Title | Insignia |
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| Chief of police |  |
| Deputy Chief |  |
| Lieutenant |  |
| Captain | |
| Sergeant |  |
| Police Officer |  |
| Probationary Police Officer | |
References
- "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.
- "2012 National Patrol Dog Field Trials" (PDF). United States Police Canine Association. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
External links
- Pensacola Police Department - Official Website
- Pensacola Police Department - Employment Opportunities
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