General Public Safety Information
The following public safety information has been excerpted from the Tallahassee Police Department’s website. This page contains information on crime prevention, public safety and emergency preparedness. Additional information on online reporting, mental health services, victim assistance and safety classes for adults and children are also listed. All of this content is provided to help keep you, your family and property safe.
Emergency Preparedness https://www.talgov.com/neighborhoodservices/na_safety
PREP (Plan for Readiness and Emergency Preparedness)
Workshops are offered. Call 850.891.8795.
Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) https://www.talgov.com/publicsafety/tpdR
Emergency – 911 Non- Emergency – 850-606-5800
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Hurricane Preparedness.pdf
https://www.talgov.com/publicsafety/emergency-hurricane
Citizens with information about a crime are encouraged to call 574-TIPS (8477) or toll-free at 1-888-876-TIPS (8477) to anonymously report information to law enforcement.
Crime Stoppers.pdf
Click Here for Online Reporting https://talgov.com/publicsafety/tpd-onlinereporting
Burglary Prevention.pdf
Crime Prevention & Safety https://talgov.com/publicsafety/tpd-prevention
Teaching Children How to Use 9-1-1.pdf
Is your child ready to learn about 9-1-1 on their own? This page is written for kids to understand how to use 9-1-1.
Vehicle Security.pdf – Keep Car Doors Locked at all Times
Auto Burglary Prevention.pdf
Reducing the current burglary trend is our primary focus. Don’t become a statistic. Help TPD Help You! For more information on Crime Prevention Programs and Services, contact the Unit at 850-891-4251.
Vacation Safety Tips.pdf
Are you planning a trip out of town? If so, TPD has a few tips to ensure that your home is safer from criminals attempting to take advantage of your absence:
In case of a break-in, the neighbor should be instructed to not go in the house until the police have arrived and cleared the house. They should know how to reach you and your insurance agent, and should give this information to the appropriate law enforcement agency when reporting a suspected burglary.
Robbery Prevention Tips.pdf
If you plan on being out of town, let us know by requesting an extra patrol of your residence or business!
Crime Stoppers.pdf
Be sure to visit the Crime Stoppers website.
Mental Health Services.pdf
Mental Health Services – https://www.talgov.com/neighborhoodservices/hs-mental
For more information about your Victim Rights, please download our Victim Rights Pamphlet (PDF)
Classes Offered by the City of Tallahassee
Citizens’ Police Academy
For more information, E-mail Officer Henni Hamby or call 850-901-7390. Apply Online or Download the Application (PDF)
Citizens’ Fire Academy – Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD)
The Department’s Citizens’ Fire Academy delivered twice annually is an informative learning process that provides an opportunity for you to receive 5 weeks of classroom and field instruction regarding the various responsibilities held by firefighters.
Rape Aggression Defense – https://www.talgov.com/publicsafety/tpd-citizens#rad
The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D) System is a 12 hour program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. The course includes lecture, discussion and self-defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities. Our courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and we provide each student with a workbook/reference manual.
The R.A.D class is offered at no charge by the Tallahassee Police Department. Those who sign up must be a minimum of 12 years of age or older. You must commit to attending all scheduled days per program date to complete the course. Each class is limited, so register now and bring a family member or friend. All classes will be taught at the Lincoln Neighborhood Center, 438 West Brevard Street Tallahassee, FL 32301.
For Information or To Register
- Call or Email Lieutenant Maria Mercurio (R.A.D. Coordinator), 850-891-4974
- Call the Tallahassee Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit, 850-891-4251
TPD Youth Programs – https://www.talgov.com/publicsafety/tpd-youth
RADKids – Resisting Aggression Defensively (RAD)
RadKIDS – Personal Empowerment Safety Program, (Resisting Aggression Defensively), is a program to provide educational opportunities for children and parents concerning awareness and personal safety strategies, instilling confidence, and reducing the possibility of adverse physical control or harm. For more information, please visit the RADKids website.
This is a fun class offered, at no charge by the Tallahassee Police Department Community Relations Unit, to children ages 7-12. We request that parents attend the first day. Classes will be held at various locations. Please call to confirm the location(s). While the simulations are voluntary, students must commit to attending all four days of the class. To receive a certificate, the child must be in attendance for a total of 10 hours, which is spread out through four days. Each class is limited to 20 students.
Registration
It is important to register early so permission slips can be completed. Call or email the Tallahassee Police Department’s Community Relations Unit, 850-891-4251.
Manual and Forms (PDF)
- Family Safety Manual – Comprehensive information about the RADKids program.
Please download, complete, and submit forms below upon registration
Remember only 20 students are accepted per class. All classes are held at the Tallahassee Police Department at 234 7th Avenue and are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances.
Current Public Safety Information
View a live map of current public safety information including calls for service that are currently being handled by the Tallahassee Police Department and Leon County Sheriff’s Office. The call description is as received by the Consolidated Dispatch Center; the final outcome of the investigation may be different. This information is delayed by approximately 15 minutes.
Sex Offenders
The Tallahassee Police Department first developed a Sexual Offender/Predator Verification Program in 2001. Officers routinely make contact with sexual offenders/predators personally and get their driver’s license information to verify that the information is correct. This information is then entered into the FDLE website showing the information has been verified and/or updated.
FDLE Uniform Crime Reports
FDLE’s Uniform Crime Report (UCR) system allows us to provide standardized reports on crime statistics based on data gathered from across the state. Reports that provide both summary and detail information are issued semi-annually and annually. Here you can find data from the most recently released Crime in Florida Report as well as links to previous years.