Palmetto Police Department (Florida)

The Palmetto Police Department, in partnership with the Community, is committed to providing a safe environment in which residents and visitors can enjoy a high quality of life.

Prohibition of Bias-Based Profiling

It is the policy of the Palmetto Police Department to protect the constitutional rights of all people, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical handicap, religion or other belief system or physical characteristic and to treat each person with respect and dignity. While contacting persons in a variety of situations is not only routine, but also germane to law enforcement activities, the Department will not accept or tolerate bias-based profiling.

Law enforcement officers are required to use skills developed through observation, training and experience in order to identify suspicious circumstances, unusual occurrences and violations of law (municipal ordinance, criminal and traffic), and to act according to the situation. We contact people who, according to our training, experience, and knowledge, are in a place or are acting in a way to make us believe that a crime was committed, is about to be committed or is in the process of being committed. This proactive approach aids in the detection and apprehension of criminals, maintains the safety of our streets and highways, and protects our citizens and community from crime.

(source: http://www.palmettofl.org/index.aspx?NID=117)

Contact Information
1115 10th St. W. Palmetto FL 34221 (941) 723-4587