Florida State University Police Department

Florida State University Police Department
Common name FSU Police
Abbreviation FSUPD

The shield and patch of the Florida State University Police Department
Agency overview
Formed 1957
Employees 67 Authorized sworn personnel
Legal personality Governmental: Government agency
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction* County (US) of Leon in the state of Florida, USA
Size 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2)
Population 42,000+ Students/Staff/Visitors
Legal jurisdiction Florida State University property
General nature
Operational structure
Headquarters 830 West Jefferson Street Tallahassee, Florida 32306
Agency executive Chief David L. Perry, Chief of Police
Parent agency Florida State University
Facilities
Universities 2
Website
Official Site
Footnotes
* Divisional agency: Division of the country, over which the agency has usual operational jurisdiction.

The Florida State University Police Department is the law enforcement agency of Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, United States.[1] The FSUPD is responsible for all crimes that happen on Florida State University campus, with their jurisdiction controlling the population of over 42,000 college students.

Organization

The Florida State University Police Department is the third-largest law enforcement agency in Leon County, Florida, providing 24-hour protection for more than 42,000 students, faculty, and staff. They cover the 450-acre Tallahassee campus, along with University Facilities in outlying areas, such as properties within the Capital District and Innovation Park. There 67 sworn officers, including a Motorcycle Unit of 5 Officers, and a Bicycle Unit of 12 Officers. Our Communications Unit, Security Guards, Public Safety Officers and administrative staff are also integral to our department.

All Sworn Officers are certified under state law and receive mandatory continuing education training in areas of “rapid response, active shooter” and other law enforcement related topics on a regular basis.[2]

Areas and Divisions

See also

References

  1. ↑ "ORGANIZATION | FSU Police Department". police.fsu.edu. Retrieved 2015-08-22.
  2. ↑ http://police.fsu.edu/organization

External links

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