Winter Haven Police Department

Located in beautiful Central Florida, the City of Winter Haven is the second largest municipality in Polk County with a population of approximately 34,464. The City is 39.7 square miles with more than seven square miles being comprised of the Chain of Lakes.

The Winter Haven Police Department consists of 84 sworn officers and 25 civilians. Our Department has been state-accredited by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) since 2002.

The Winter Haven Police Department is dedicated to the community through programs such as D.A.R.E., Police Explorers, Neighborhood Watch and numerous Crime Prevention functions.

Honoring Our Fallen

On May 8, 2013, Memorial Plaques were unveiled in honor of Officers Gordon Stotz and Johnnie Patterson, Jr. Click here to view the Memorial ceremony photos

Help Us Solve These Cases

       Christina Voltaire                  Torey James Smith                Cherie Theresa Kirkendall
   Missing since Jan. 2011             Gunned down Easter                 Shot inside of her apt.
                                                       Sunday 2007                   on Ave. O SW in May 2010

Online Services

	Sexual Predators The Florida Department of Law Enforcement opens this resource to users in order to enter any address in Florida and search the Florida Sexual Offender/Predator Registry. A map is also available. Log on HERE to start the search.
	Purchase Accident Reports If you need to obtain an accident report that occurred in the City of Winter Haven, you can obtain one from the convenience of your home. Click HERE to begin a search for the report. (Please note there may be a fee associated with this service)
	Inmate Search All arrestees in Polk County are taken to the Polk County Jail and booked into that facility. Click HERE to access the Polk County Sheriff's site for inmate information.

To locate community services, events or any other information regarding the City of Winter Haven, visit the Website
www.mywinterhaven.com

Youth Leadership Council

Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Police Youth Leadership Council. Click the link for more details and to access an application. Youth Leadership

Strategic Plan

We are pleased to present our first multi-year Strategic Plan. This document will guide our efforts as we strive to ensure the safety of our community and enhance the leadership and management of the Department...
• Strategic Plan

Employment

Do you feel like you have what it takes to become a member of the Winter Haven Police Department?
• Employment and Recruitment

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Security Alarm Permits
Before an alarm system can be activated, business and residential alarm users must register the system with the Winter Haven Police Department.
Click HERE for the Ordinance information and fee structure.

Emergency Communications by CodeRED. Get the facts by clicking here.

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