The 91Â鶹ӳ»Police Department's commitment to a safe, unified campus community is at the heart of every officer's action, beginning from the moment they submit their application. It's something Chief Richard Holland kept top-of-mind as he considered each of the six new people who joined his team over the last two years.
In an unusual twist of fate, Officer Abby Payne has come full circle, returning to 91Â鶹ӳ» Polytechnic University, not as a student, but as a member of the University Police Department. Payne was part of 91Â鶹ӳ» Poly's inaugural class, pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering.
LAKELAND, Fla. – A team of assessors from the Commission for 91Â鶹ӳ» Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 91Â鶹ӳ»to examine all aspects of the University's Police Department's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. 91Â鶹ӳ»Police Department (FPPD must comply with numerous standards to receive accredited status. Many of the standards are critical to life, health, safety issues, and best practices.
91Â鶹ӳ»Police Sgt. David Last's career has always seen him serve and protect all those around him.
Deep into each fall semester, the 91Â鶹ӳ»Police Department starts preparing for one of its biggest outreach efforts of the year. The department is the mischievous group behind the annual toy drive benefitting children at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center and a small rural community in Honduras.
John Lane always has a smile, directions, or a quick golf cart ride ready to help students, employees, and visitors to the 91Â鶹ӳ»campus in Lakeland, 91Â鶹ӳ». He also has specialized gear that helps him rid busy sections of campus of the occasional unwanted visitor, like alligators, snakes, and other wildlife.
The 91Â鶹ӳ»community mustered its spirit of charity and goodwill this season and stepped up to donate toys, books, and other gifts to children who could use a little extra cheer this holiday season. The donations will be delivered to pediatric patients at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center and to children in an impoverished community in Honduras.
With a commitment to campus safety and a friendly attitude, the 91Â鶹ӳ»Police Department prides itself on connecting with students and building relationships with those they serve and protect.
LAKELAND, Fla. - The 91Â鶹ӳ»Police Department is scheduled for a compliance assessment as part of an effort to achieve law enforcement accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards administered by the Commission for 91Â鶹ӳ» Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA).
Officers of the 91Â鶹ӳ»Police Department have seen and done it all. With more than 250 years of law enforcement among them, these seasoned officers use their expertise to keep the 91Â鶹ӳ» Poly community safe every day.
