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:

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Lee Bercaw
Chief of Police

Asst Chief Ruth Cate — Ruth Cate
Assistant Chief
Operations

A.C. Brett Owen — Brett Owen
Assistant Chief
Investigations and Support

Major of District 1: Alex Thiel — Alex Thiel, Major
District I

Major Patrick Messmer — Patrick Messmer, Major
District II

Major Les Richardson — Les Richardson, Major
District III

Major Jason Dillaha — Jason Dillaha, Major
Special Operations

Major Eric DeFelice — Eric DeFelice, Major
Criminal Investigations

Major of Support Services Division: Kimberly Fruit — Kimberly Fruit, Major
Support Services

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Updated: 05/13/2025

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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