Neighborhood Policing Bureau
Philosophy
Community Policing is based on the concept that the police need to establish a partnership with the community they serve and work closely with citizens on crime and disorder problems that impact the quality-of-life in the community. Since the early 1990's the police department has made a commitment to the philosophy of community policing and has made significant strides in implementing this philosophy throughout the organization.
As part of the commitment, the department reorganized and the Neighborhood Policing Bureau (uniform patrol) was formed. The city was divided into three (3) districts with each district now under the command of a captain. A fourth district was added in January, 2006. Lieutenants, sergeants, officers and detectives are also assigned to each district. District assignments provide consistency, reliability, accountability and teamwork among officers, as well as a greater pride in resolving issues in "their" neighborhoods. Citizens also have the added comfort of being able to turn to officers that they are familiar with and have established a rapport.
Police departments that implement the philosophy of community policing with the strategy of problem-solving are more prepared to address the full range of social disorder, and/or crime problems, that may exist with the goal of enhancing the quality-of-life in the community. By identifying these conditions in advance, the department can prepare strategies and responses that are more likely to solve the problem. The problem-solving process S.A.R.A. (scanning, analyzing, response, and assessment) is made more effective through the relationship between citizens and officers.
Districts
District I (east)
(772) 871-5034
Includes all areas of the city east of the St. Lucie River
| District Captain : | Captain Joe 'Agostino |
| Shift/District Lieutenant: | Lieutenant Carmine Izzo -
Lieutenant Carmine Izzo joined the Port St. Lucie Police Department in July of 1994 after serving over six years as a Security Policeman in the United States Air Force. He worked his way through the ranks and was promoted to lieutenant on July 28, 2004. He is currently assigned to the Road Patrol Division of the Neighborhood Policing Bureau as a Shift Lieutenant on Evening Shift. He is also the Assistant SWAT Team Commander in charge of operations and FTO Lieutenant in charge of the Department's Field Training Program. Lieutnenant Izzo is a graduate of the 230th Session of the FBI National Academy and holds his Master's Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University.
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| Lieutenant John Bolduc | |
| District Support Supervisor : | Sergeant Steve Helseth |
| District Support Officers: | Officer Martin Ghobrial |
| Officer Scott Johnson | |
| Officer Brian Major | |
| Officer James Olson |
District II (central)
(772) 871-5034
Includes all areas of the city between the Florida Turnpike and the St. Lucie River
| District Captain: | Captain Don Kryak |
| District Shift Lt. | Lt. Ron Caudell |
| District Support Supervisor: | Sgt. John Scott |
| District Support Officers: | Officer Gabrielle Conger |
| Officer Ian Harris | |
| Officer Robert Loupe | |
| Officer Darren Ledbetter |
District III (west)
(772) 879-3300
Includes all areas of the city west of the Florida Turnpike
| District Captain: | Captain Tom LaBelle |
| Shift/District Lieutenant: | Lieutenant Scott Beck |
| District Support Supervisor: | Sergeant Kacey Donnell |
| District Support Officers: | Officer Frankie Borges |
| Officer Gerald Harrington | |
| Officer Matt Pietrzak | |
| Officer Terry Russell |
District IV
(772) 879-3300
Located North of the C24 canal and South of Midway Rd. and West of the Florida Turnpike and East of Range Line Rd.
| District Captain: | Captain Steven M. Claus |
| Shift/District Lieutenant: | Lieutenant Thomas Reuther |
| District Support Supervisor: | Sgt. Richard Del Toro |
| District Support Officers: | Officer Don Paris |
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District IV- Western Regional Office
2950 SW Rosser Rd.
District IV officers now report from the western regional police facility located on SW Rosser Boulevard. This brand new facility officially opened its doors on May 11, 2005.
The district support sergeant's responsibilities include supervising and coordinating community policing initiatives and responding to quality of life issues (crime and neighborhood disorder) in the four policing districts.
The police department has become a recognized leader in community policing. This is evident by the many police agencies within the State of Florida and from other states such as Nebraska, Connecticut, New York, Illinois, and even the country of Nicaragua, who have sent officers to view our community policing efforts.
Some of our accomplishments have been:
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Port St. Lucie - safest city through 2005.
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Impressive showing in the 2005 Florida Police and Fire Game
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2nd Place - 2002 Florida Law Enforcement Challenge, sponsored by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (I.A.C.P.). The submission was based on Traffic Enforcement/Traffic Safety initiatives such as occupant protection, impaired driver detection, and speed enforcement.
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Finalist - 1999 Community Policing Award, sponsored by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (I.A.C.P.) and I.T.T. Industries. This recognition was for our outstanding community policing efforts to enhance the quality of life in our community
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Grants - We have received over $3 million in federal funding to expand and enhance our community policing philosophy.
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Awarded the prestigious Webber Seavey Award in November 2004 for the development of the Juvenile Restorative Justice Program
Safest city in the State of Florida with populations of over 75,000 according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for 7 consecutive years in a row (1998 - 2004) -
Finalist - 1999 Community Policing Award, sponsored by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (I.A.C.P.) and I.T.T. Industries. This recognition was for our outstanding community policing efforts to enhance the quality of life in our community
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Semi-Finalist- 2000 Webber Seavey Award, sponsored by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (I.A.C.P.). This award recognizes a standard of excellence in law enforcement's contribution and dedication to quality of life.
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2nd Place - 2002 Florida Law Enforcement Challenge, sponsored by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (I.A.C.P.). The submission was based on Traffic Enforcement/Traffic Safety initiatives such as occupant protection, impaired driver detection, and speed enforcement.
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Grants - We have received over $3 million in federal funding to expand and enhance our community policing philosophy.