300 Years of Policing
By Mike Simmons This photo shows six police chiefs and three command level officers, more brass than any other Pensacola Police Photo. Seated l-r: Chief Drexel Caldwell (1962-1974), Chief James […]
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman!
By Mike Simmons “It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s Superman!” Sgt. Al Fryer has done it all. He worked in Patrol, Field Training, Tac Squad, Investigations, the SWAT team…all of it!
The Pensacola Police Rulebook
By Mike Simmons I remember as a young officer thinking how bad I had it. We wore polyester pants and a shirt, drove small Dodge Diplomats, and had AM-only radios.
You Have to See This!
By Mike Simmons Our latest mural at the George Stone Criminal Justice Training Center is completed! Yesterday, local Artist Nicole Harris completed this work of art! It is displayed on
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Pensacola Police Horses
By Michael E. Simmons Since 1821, officers of the Pensacola Police Department have patrolled the streets of our fair city. For the first 93 years, patrolling was accomplished by foot
Standing on their Shoulders
By Michael E. Simmons Often in the news we hear how law enforcement officers got it wrong. The media is quick to throw stones at the entire law enforcement profession
The Birth of the Pensacola Police SWAT Team
By Mike Simmons In 1977, a young family – dad, mom, and two little girls, lived in a cute house on the east side of Pensacola. Like all young families,
Ten Tips to Help You Prepare for the Law Enforcement Academy
By Michael E. Simmons Are you considering law enforcement (police or corrections) as a career? Not only do you have to live your life in a relatively ethical manner, but
A Black Maria?
By Mike Simmons It is known as Patrol Wagon, Paddy Wagon, Pie Wagon, Selden Wagon, Electric Wagon, Quincy Wagon, Transport Vans and a few others. But all of them are
Ideas to help you soar through your law enforcement career
By Mike Simmons You have seen it in the movies, right? Being a law enforcement officer is cool! You get to wear a gun and a badge, drive fast, and