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Social workers to be sent to non-violent 911 calls for service in St. Pete

Social workers to be sent to non-violent 911 calls for service in St. Pete

St. Petersburg city councilors unanimously approved a contract on Thursday with Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services to deploy social workers on nonviolent, noncriminal 911 calls for service.

January 8
SPPD: Undercover St. Pete officer has been shot twice in line of duty

SPPD: Undercover St. Pete officer has been shot twice in line of duty

The St. Petersburg Police Department said last week's shootout wasn't the first time an undercover officer was shot in the line of duty. 

December 8, 2020
Submit possible cases of human trafficking in Bay Area using new app

Submit possible cases of human trafficking in Bay Area using new app

The Tampa Bay Human Trafficking Task Force is launching a mobile app to help locate victims and catch suspects.

December 8, 2020
Social workers will be responding to calls by January, St. Pete police chief says

Social workers will be responding to calls by January, St. Pete police chief says

The cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg will be changing how their police departments respond to certain 911 calls.  If someone is having a mental health breakdown, a social worker will soon respond along with an officer.   

September 8, 2020
Police departments slow to address need for mental health support in law enforcement

Police departments slow to address need for mental health support in law enforcement

Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.

September 4, 2020
St. Pete PD promised new team for non-violent 911 calls by Oct. 1; now says timeline uncertain

St. Pete PD promised new team for non-violent 911 calls by Oct. 1; now says timeline uncertain

St. Petersburg police said in July that the city had set aside $3.8 million to hire 25 additional police officers, but instead the department would hire social workers and other trained professionals who could respond to calls for help that did not involve violence.

September 4, 2020
More agencies turning to body cameras to increase transparency

More agencies turning to body cameras to increase transparency

Multiple law enforcement agencies in the bay area are taking steps to become more transparent by launching pilot programs or purchasing body cameras for officers.

July 17, 2020
SPPD forming new team to respond to non-violent 911 calls

SPPD forming new team to respond to non-violent 911 calls

With St. Petersburg police announcing Thursday it will change the way it responds to certain 911 calls, community members say it’s a good first step toward change in policing.

July 9, 2020
Chief says protests should continue, but not in St. Pete's streets

Chief says protests should continue, but not in St. Pete's streets

St. Pete’s chief of police says his officers will begin enforcing pedestrian traffic rules following complaints about protesters blocking traffic and emergency vehicles. 

July 8, 2020
'Morale is in the gutter:' Protests, accusations taking toll on law enforcement

'Morale is in the gutter:' Protests, accusations taking toll on law enforcement

Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan puts it bluntly while talking about the state of morale within his agency. “It’s a bit of a dumpster fire."

June 17, 2020
Bay Area law enforcement make small changes, reinforce existing policies on use-of-force

Bay Area law enforcement make small changes, reinforce existing policies on use-of-force

The Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg police departments say their policies are sufficient but are reminding officers of the rules. Sarasota PD banned choke-holds. But for the most part, Bay Area law enforcement are only making small changes in response to big outcry for reform.

June 9, 2020
Three Pinellas County law enforcement agencies announce coming procedural changes

Three Pinellas County law enforcement agencies announce coming procedural changes

In the two weeks since George Floyd’s death, there has been a growing movement calling for real, positive changes at local police departments to address racism and brutality.

June 8, 2020
Armed man arrested during St. Pete protests after throwing 'projectile' at chief, police say

Armed man arrested during St. Pete protests after throwing 'projectile' at chief, police say

After a day of trying to convince demonstrators that unity was the key to moving forward, St. Petersburg police brought out the riot gear and lined up to block protesters outside their headquarters.

June 3, 2020
St. Pete officers to start wearing 'always-on' body cameras

St. Pete officers to start wearing 'always-on' body cameras

St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway demonstrated Tuesday the new body-worn cameras he and four other officers will be testing over the next several weeks. 

June 2, 2020
Protesters block roads in St. Petersburg as leaders meet to address public concerns

Protesters block roads in St. Petersburg as leaders meet to address public concerns

Protests resumed Tuesday in St. Petersburg after officers were forced to arrest people who they say were trying to incite violence the night before.

June 2, 2020
Protesters brave downpours, remain peaceful in St. Petersburg Monday

Protesters brave downpours, remain peaceful in St. Petersburg Monday

Protests outside the St. Petersburg Police Department remained peaceful Monday. 

June 1, 2020
14 arrests after protesters turn on St. Pete officers

14 arrests after protesters turn on St. Pete officers

Police say 14 people were arrested after protesters turned on law enforcement outside St. Petersburg police headquarters late Sunday night. 

June 1, 2020
'We better not ever see that here:' Bay Area law enforcement react to actions of Minnesota officers

'We better not ever see that here:' Bay Area law enforcement react to actions of Minnesota officers

Police chiefs and sheriffs from Tampa to St. Petersburg are standing in solidarity after the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, saying the officers involved must be held accountable.

May 29, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the way first responders respond to calls

COVID-19 has changed the way first responders respond to calls

While government leaders are urging people to stay home to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, there are others who don't have the option of working from home: first responders.

March 26, 2020
Former St. Pete police officer pleads guilty to child pornography charges

Former St. Pete police officer pleads guilty to child pornography charges

A former St. Petersburg police officer has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.

February 11, 2020
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