message from Chief Bill Berger

Welcome to your Police Department web site.  Although all of the experts predicted record crime rates in the United States due to the recession, such was not the case in the United States or in Palm Bay.  It is with great pride and totally due to the hard work and vigilance of the men and women of your Police Department that for the third year in a row our City experienced a decrease in our crime rate.  Though we are very open with reporting crimes, arrests and other criminal activity, we are one of the safest cities of over 100,000 in population not only in Florida but the entire United States.

Remember, the Police Department now has a new citizen internet reporting system, Coplogic.  The system allows citizens to file police reports online. This tool can be used to file reports for certain incidents including minor thefts, vehicle burglaries. lost property, vandalism, and other crimes where there is no suspect information or in progress emergency.  Citizens will be able to print a temporary copy of the report.  Once it is submitted, it will be reviewed for approval and the filing person will receive an e-mail with a copy of the report attached without cost. This service is made possible through forfeited assets of criminal suspects and implemented without the use of taxpayer revenue. In order to access the new reporting system, click on the "File a Police Report" icon on our home page, choose the incident type, click on "Start Citizen's Online Police Report", and then simply follow the prompts to submit your report.

Finally, I don't have to warn you about the upcoming hurricane season as it started June 1st and goes through November 30th.  We have already experienced one category 2 storm Alex and almost all the experts predict an extremely active hurricane season.  Remember to take all of the precautions prescribed by the experts.  Be extremely careful and if we lose electricity, never use a gas powered generator inside your house as in 2004 we experienced several house fires and injuries. Remember if you decide to leave, secure your house but make sure to remove all valuables such as insurance papers, firearms, jewelry, as unfortunately criminals who stay behind target houses that were abandoned. If your neighbors or other family members stay behind, have them check your property and call us if they or you suspect a crime has occurred.  Hopefully we will escape the wrath of any hurricanes or tropical storms.

On behalf of all the brave and hardworking men and women of the Palm Bay Police Department, we thank you for your support and assure you we are committed to your safety.

Until next time,

Chief Bill Berger

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