Key West Police Department
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The Key West Police Department (KWPD) is a full-service law enforcement agency servicing a population of 25,031 and 6 square miles[1] within the municipality of Key West, Florida.
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[edit] History
Law enforcement within the city of Key West originated at the incorporation of the city in 1828 with a town Marshal. The jail was the brig of a ship docked at the city. By the turn of the century, in 1900 the KWPD had a compliment of 13 sworn officers.[2] On April 23, 1982, the KWPD was the "official" police force of the tongue-in-cheek, Conch Republic.
[edit] Organization
The KWPD is divided into three bureaus:[3]
- Patrol Operations Bureau
- Investigative Operations Bureau
- Support Operations Bureau
The current Chief of Police is Bill Mauldin, a 25-year veteran of law enforcement.[4]
[edit] Fallen officers
Since the establishment of the Key West Police Department, three officers have died in the line of duty.[5]
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer Clarence K. Till |
|
Gunfire |
| Police Officer Norman Alvin Drew |
|
Motorcycle accident |
| Detective John Michael Piskator |
|
Heart attack |
