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Florence Police Department
The Florence Police Department was founded on December 24, 1890 and
consisted of a Chief of Police, George S. Turbeville, and four officers.
The department has grown to the size of 106 sworn officers with 16
civilian employees.
 The Florence Police Department consists of the Law Enforcement Services
Division, Administration and Support Services. Law Enforcement
Services Division consists of Patrol, Traffic, Investigations, School
Resource Officers, and Reserve
Officers. Administrative Services Division includes civilian staff
who provide administrative support. Support Services Division
includes Training, City Court, Property/Supply/Evidence and Internal
Affairs.
As a service agency, the Florence Police Department is always looking for
ways to not only stop crime but to help citizens in minimizing, if not
eliminating, crime in their areas. A wise person once said, "An
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Officers work
closely with citizens in neighborhood watch groups, local civic
organizations, and businesses to implement community oriented
policing. We are pursuing community oriented policing by
implementing:
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Problem-oriented policing targeted at specific, recurring problems, i.e. selling of drugs in the area.
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Directed patrol focusing on a specific offenses, i.e. vandalisms,
larcenies, etc..
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Full-time bike patrols.
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Citizens Police Academy.
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Victim Assistance Program.
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Fixed assignment of officers to districts.
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Downtown foot patrol and bike patrol -
Code enforcement to clean lots, etc.
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Neighborhood Watch Programs.
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Citizen survey of community needs and priorities.
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Community oriented policing concept throughout the entire department.
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Police/Youth programs, PAL (Police Athletic League), i.e. Get
Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs.
City of Florence Police Department Location
The City of Florence Police Department is housed in the City-County
Complex, 180 North Irby Street, Florence. Hours of administrative and
records operations are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. To
reach the Police Department's non-emergency dispatch office, please
call 843-665-3191. |
