Margate Police Department
Welcome to the home page of the award-winning Margate Police
Department
"A recognized leader in modern law enforcement practices
and technology"
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"Policing Is A Partnership"
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Vision, Mission, Value statements
Nationally Accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 1994.
Reaccredited through CALEA in 1997, 2000, 2004, 2006 and 2009.
The first police agency in Broward County and the second municipal agency in Florida to be State Accredited through the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. (CFA) in 1997.
Reaccredited through CFA in 2000, 2003, 2007 and 2010.
A full-service police agency with specialized services including K-9 drug detection dogs, Marine
Unit, and Special Response Team (SRT).
Budgeted allocation of 107 full-time officers.
Budgeted allocation of 94 civilian full and part-time positions.
The police department's 2011 budget is $12,428,995.
Winner of the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 National Association of Town Watch's Award for the best National Night Out crime prevention program.
Recognized leader in community policing philosophy.
Commission for Florida Accreditation Model Policy Agency.
Most progressive take-home vehicle program.
Home to the Drug Enforcement Administration's Officer of the Year.
Recognized leader in implementation of patrol vehicle technology through computers, printers and a city-wide wireless network.
Utilizes a combination of districting and an in-house accountability program to fight crime.
Active in establishing community and business partnerships.
Progressive police districting and accountability programs.
