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Joe Pelkington
About
the Treasure Island Police Department
The Treasure
Island Police Department was established in 1955. Today, the Treasure Island
Police Department consists of 20 sworn police officers and a variety of civilian support personnel. According to the Treasure Island Police Department, there police officers, “typically perform more
follow up on their own criminal cases than do officers in larger city or metro area agencies. This allows patrol officers
to continually develop their investigative and report writing skills. It also means that TIPD officers are well prepared in
court.”
In addition
to regular patrol services, the Treasure Island Police Department maintains a Marine Patrol which “is a full time dedicated
unit focused on marine enforcement, safety and education. The department utilizes a 24’ Boston Whaler Justice, equipped
with twin 200 hp Yamaha engines as well as state of the art radar and chart plotter. During the peak boating season from May
until September, and on holidays and weekends, additional officers may be assigned to increase protection and safety. Specially
trained officers are assigned to bicycle patrol, which provides a greater degree of access, closeness and increased interaction
between the officers and members of the community. The department utilizes several patrol bikes, including three fully equipped
Mercedes Mountain Bikes.”
Source
ci.treasure-island.fl.us/police
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