Police Department

The Auburndale Police Department provides law enforcement services to residents and safeguards civil rights. It maintains administration, K-9, patrol and dispatch units. The department also operates an investigation division that conducts follow-up inquiry, identifies criminals and assists in the successful prosecution of suspects and provides support to crime victims during investigations. The Auburndale Police Department conducts safety seat inspections and undertakes traffic law enforcement. Its training division provides instruction classes to the department s personnel, provides background investigations, assists in the department's hiring process, and maintains training records and certification standards. The department supports the Crime Stoppers program that assists in the identification of criminals. The Auburndale Police Department is located in Auburndale, Fla.

The Winter Haven Police Department, located in Winter Haven, Fla., is a full-service public safety organization that provides law enforcement and crime prevention services. The department consists of four bureaus that include administrative, investigative, support and uniform services. It offers a variety of programs, such as drug abuse resistance education, police explorers, neighborhood watch and several crime prevention programs. The department s investigative services bureau is responsible for investigating reports of crime, apprehending suspects and taking an active role in tracking repeat offenders. Its uniform services division offers a range of services, such as responding to calls for service, criminal prosecution, report writing, traffic controlling and crisis intervention. The Winter Haven Police Department offers a victim assistance program that includes providing emotional support and assistance in filing victim compensation.

The Gulfport Police Department works to provide a safe and secure environment, safeguard lives and property, preserve peace, and maintain law and order. It maintains patrol and investigative services divisions. The department has a dispatch center that provides assistance in police, fire, and medical emergency and nonemergency cases. The Gulfport Police Department operates an internal affairs unit that conducts preliminary investigations in cases of violations and employees misconduct. It is recognized by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation. The department is located in Gulfport, Fla.