FIRST LAST, Chief of Police

Chief Bercaw will officially retire on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Assistant Chief Brett Owen is currently commanding the department and will officially succeed him as Acting Chief of Police on August 5 by order of Mayor Castor.

Chief of Police

Chief FIRST LAST

Address:
411 N. Franklin Street
Tampa, FL 33602

e/FIRST.LAST@tampa.gov
o/813.276.3799

CHIEF OF POLICE BIO

Contact Chief of Police Lee Bercaw

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Updated: 08/18/2026

Contact Information
Emergencies
(Police - Fire - Medical)
DIAL 9-1-1

Non-Emergencies call: (813) 231-6130 or online message

Tampa Police Department Headquarters
One Police Center
411 N. Franklin Street
Tampa, Florida 33602
Main Phone: (813) 276-3200

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