Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Naples Florida Police - Ethics, Service, Quality

By Jony Mozen


Interstate 75 meanders down the gulf coast of Florida until it makes a sharp right angle where it continues on to the eastern coast of the state in Fort Lauderdale. The town situated on that bend is where the Naples Florida police maintain the highest standards in law enforcement. The department has achieved the honor of being accredited by the law enforcement commission.

The town is a mixture or urban estates, vineyards, parks and nature reserves. It has a population density of roughly 1,600 per square mile. Compare this with the population of the state capital, Tallahassee, which is 1,800 per square mile. Statewide, the population density is 353 per square mile.

This is a popular area for seniors to spend their retirement. At the 2010 census, it emerged that the median age of the local residents is 61. Around 43 percent of the town's residents are over the age of 65. Naples is also a good place to be a woman. For every female who is 18 or older, there are 84 men.

In terms of safety, you are three times as likely to become the victim of a violent attack in the state as a whole (1 chance in 205) than you are in this quiet gulf coast town (one chance in 630). Latest crime statistics indicate there is zero murder, and lower figures for assault, robbery and rape than the nation as a whole.

How to local law enforcement agencies keep the community safe? By running schemes like "Do the Right Thing" and "Boats on the Beach." The former is a way of recognizing the achievements of the local young people when they do something good. The other is a program through which residents who own non-powered boats (sailboats, etc) can moor them on the sand for a very reasonable annual charge.

The Collier County Sheriff's office also has a hand in protecting the local public. One way the Sheriff keeps the city safe is by holding free health and safety fairs. Local businesses at these events offer resources for families during difficult economic times. Vaccinations are available from a stall run by the county health department. The sheriff's office also runs a four-hour course on handgun safety. Successful completion of this course qualifies the student to apply for a state permit to carry a concealed weapon.

Local safety and health fairs are held periodically. Among other things, kids get free dental exams. The local humane society also turns up, allowing seniors and families to adopt pets, which are well-documented to improve mental health! The sheriff's office also runs a four-hour course on handgun safety.

Because of the town's location right on the Gulf Coast, water safety figures prominently in the remit of those in charge of protecting the public. Every year between July and August the city holds a fire and police academy to introduce the local youth to the concept of pursuing a career in law enforcement or with the fire department. Kids learn about boat safety, basic water rescue techniques, fire extinguisher training, first aid (including CPR), demonstrations by special ops teams, K-9, crime scene and lots more. Space is limited to twenty students.




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