Each district is commanded by a Captain, overseeing four Sergeants and twenty officers who are assigned community policing functions making contacts with both the business and residential communities.
East District- 38 S. E. 15th Terrace - Captain Keith Escaravage
This District’s boundaries begin at Pine Avenue and continues east to the city limits.
East District is also assigned a Criminal Investigative Unit which investigates all property crimes and white collar crimes that occur within the District.
The majority of this District is residential with numerous businesses and retail food establishments along its main thoroughfares. Major landmarks include:
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City Hall
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Marion County Courthouse
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Downtown Square
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Marion County Public Library
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Tuscawilla Park
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Veteran’s Memorial Park, site of numerous celebrations honoring veterans
East District is conducting an operation called “Safe Neighborhood” where officers and residents work together to improve quality of life issues in a large apartment complexes.
West District– 2400 W. Silver Springs Boulevard - Captain Richard Edwards
This District’s boundaries begin at Pine Avenue and continue to the West City limits.
West District is also assigned a Criminal Investigation Unit, which investigates all property crimes and white collar crimes that occur within the District.
This District consists of numerous businesses along the SR 200, SR 40 and US Highway 27 corridors. Most of businesses are retail/food establishments, with well known hotels and motels nestled in along the I-75 interchange area. Major landmarks include:
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Heathbrook
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Interstate 75
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College of Central Florida
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Paddock Mall
West District is conducting an operation called “Safe Neighborhood” where officers and residents work together to improve quality of life issues in the Poinciana Heights neighborhood.
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