Tarpon Springs Police Department

Tarpon Springs Police Department Tarpon Springs, Florida
Call 727-937-6151 for non-emergencies
Account not monitored 24/7 Chief Jeffrey P.

Young has been serving with the City of Tarpon Springs Police Department since November 1993 and was promoted to Chief of Police on March 12, 2021. Chief Young emphasizes the department's commitment to community and stresses the importance of working with our community partners to address the concerns that arise within the City. Excellence in Policing is the standard which the department strives t

o deliver towards realizing its Vision of “Building a Better Future”. Officers will accomplish this by keeping our department's Core Values of: Professionalism, Quality, Accountability, Creativity and Integrity as part of their daily decision processes. The Tarpon Springs Police Department currently has 57 sworn officers; approximately 30 are assigned to road patrol. The remaining sworn officers are assigned to various special units, including: Crime Prevention, Code Enforcement, SRO, Detectives, Youth Center, Training etc. Community based policing remains one of the most important philosophies of the police department. We expect EVERY officer to participate in our partnership with the community. We encourage officers to build positive relationships with children, business owners, visitors and residents.

Your life and the lives of others on the road are at risk every time a driver gets behind the wheel after drinking. Here...
06/06/2026

Your life and the lives of others on the road are at risk every time a driver gets behind the wheel after drinking. Here are a few tips to stay safe.

✅Before drinking, choose a designated driver, or schedule a ride-sharing, ride-hailing or taxi service.
✅If you are hosting a party where there’s alcohol, offer non-alcoholic drink options and make sure all guests leave with a sober driver.
✅Always wear your seat belt — it's the best defense against drunk drivers.
✅If you see a drunk driver on the road, safely pull over and call law enforcement.

Today at approximately 0800hrs, Tarpon Springs Police Department and Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue responded to reports of ...
06/05/2026

Today at approximately 0800hrs, Tarpon Springs Police Department and Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue responded to reports of a vehicle submerged underwater in Spring Bayou. Upon arrival, officers located the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle standing up in the vehicle through the sunroof. Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue personnel were able to secure the vehicle and bring the driver onto shore, without further incident. There were no injuries to anyone involved in this incident. The vehicle was removed from the Bayou.

Today, we gratefully acknowledge the Rotary Club of Tarpon Springs for honoring Officer Wood as Officer of the Year.This...
06/05/2026

Today, we gratefully acknowledge the Rotary Club of Tarpon Springs for honoring Officer Wood as Officer of the Year.

This recognition honors his legacy of service and dedication to our community and continues to inspire those who had the privilege of serving alongside him. This recognition is a meaningful tribute to the lasting impact he made through his professionalism, integrity, and selfless service.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Rotary Club for helping preserve Officer Wood's memory and for recognizing the difference he made in the lives of so many.

Officer Wood's service will not be forgotten.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲The Tarpon Springs Police Department is aware of recent events occurring throughout the Tampa Bay...
06/04/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

The Tarpon Springs Police Department is aware of recent events occurring throughout the Tampa Bay area commonly referred to as “teen takeovers.” We want our community to know that we continue to actively monitor these incidents and any information that may indicate similar activity in our area.

Our personnel, including crime analysts, regularly monitor social media platforms, tip lines, and other intelligence sources while working closely with neighboring law enforcement agencies to maintain situational awareness and share information. These collaborative efforts help us identify potential concerns early and support our primary goal of protecting public safety.

We encourage residents, businesses, and visitors to report any information they may become aware of regarding planned or ongoing activities that could impact the safety and enjoyment of our community.

We appreciate the continued partnership and support of our community. Working together, we can help keep Tarpon Springs a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 (727-937-6151) 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀.

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀Disaster kits are most effective when tailored to your child’s age & needs.Teens: headphones, phone c...
06/02/2026

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
Disaster kits are most effective when tailored to your child’s age & needs.
Teens: headphones, phone chargers & personal essentials they use every day
Children: comfort items like a favorite toy, book or simple activities to help them stay calm & occupied
Infants: diapers, formula, bottles & pacifiers

The hottest months of the year are nearly here. 🔥🌡️Parents — here is the data you need to know to keep your little ones ...
06/01/2026

The hottest months of the year are nearly here. 🔥🌡️
Parents — here is the data you need to know to keep your little ones safe this summer. ⬇️

A big THANK YOU goes out today to Girl Scout Troop #60732, who kindly delivered boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to our Disp...
06/01/2026

A big THANK YOU goes out today to Girl Scout Troop #60732, who kindly delivered boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to our Dispatchers. While at TSPD the troop enjoyed a tour of the station.

05/29/2026

School’s out, summer is here, and so are the 100 Deadly Days of Summer, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when teen crashes increase nationwide.

In Florida alone, teen drivers were involved in more than 42,000 crashes in 2024.

This summer let’s flip the script. Parents, start the conversation. Set clear expectations and model safe driving habits.

👉 Visit FLTeenSafeDriver.org for tools and resources to help protect Florida’s young drivers.

The USPCA 2026 National Detector Dog Trials in Atlantic City, hosted by Stockton University, brought together over 120 e...
05/28/2026

The USPCA 2026 National Detector Dog Trials in Atlantic City, hosted by Stockton University, brought together over 120 elite police K-9 teams from across the country, representing more than 100 law enforcement agencies.

Tarpon Springs Police Department is incredibly proud of K9 Officer Tommy Nguyen and his partners, K9 Atlas and K9 Sybbie, who represented our community at this national event on May 2nd to May 6th. K9 Atlas, certified in explosives detection, earned an impressive 1st place in parcel search, and K9 Sybbie, certified in narcotics detection, demonstrated outstanding skill and professionalism.

Officer Nguyen was also honored with the Sportsmanship Award from the National USPCA, recognizing his exceptional character, teamwork, and dedication to the K-9 profession. Please join us in congratulating Officer Nguyen, K9 Atlas, and K9 Sybbie for their outstanding achievements and for proudly representing Tarpon Springs Police Department and the community.

𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗙𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 ⛽𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗙𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘✅Make it a habit to fill-up your vehicle weekly to stay at least halfway full. ✅Make sure yo...
05/26/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗙𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 ⛽𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗙𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘
✅Make it a habit to fill-up your vehicle weekly to stay at least halfway full.
✅Make sure your vehicle is road-ready by checking tires and brakes regularly.
✅Stock an emergency kit that includes a paper map as backup.
✅Avoid fuel shortages & delays by evacuating tens of miles, not hundreds of miles.

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444 S Huey Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL
34689

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+17279382849

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