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About Us - Tampa Police Department

The mission of the Tampa Police Department is to work in partnership with our community to reduce crime, improve quality of life, and make Tampa safer, together. 

The following bureaus report directly to the Office of the Chief:

Lee Bercaw

Lee Bercaw
Chief of Police

Ruth Cate Deputy Chief of Investigations & Support

Ruth Cate
Deputy Chief of Operations

Michael Hutner Deputy Chief of Operation

Michael Hutner
Deputy Chief of Investigations and Support

Deputy Chief of Community Outreach & Professional Standards: Calvin Johnson

Calvin Johnson
Deputy Chief of Community Outreach & Professional Standards

 

Major of District 1: Alex Thiel

Alex Thiel
Major of District I

Major of District 2: Brett Owen

Brett Owen
Major of District II

Major of District 3: Eric DeFelice

Eric DeFelice
Major of District III

Major of Special Operations Division: Rich Mills

Rich Mills
Major of Special Operations

Major of Criminal Investigations Division: Patrick Messmer

Patrick Messmer
Major of Criminal Investigations

Major of Support Services Division: Kimberly Fruit

Kimberly Fruit
Major of Support Services