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About Us - Tampa Police Department

The mission of the Tampa Police Department is to
reduce crime and enhance the quality of life 
through a cooperative partnership with all citizens.

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

Lee Bercaw

Lee Bercaw
Chief of Police

Michael Hutner Deputy Chief of Operation

Michael Hutner
Deputy Chief of Operations

Ruth Cate Deputy Chief of Investigations & Support

Ruth Cate
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