General Info

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is a law enforcement agency that provides crime prevention and investigation services. It has an operation bureau that offers patrolling, crime control and neighborhood improvement services. The bureau also coordinates public safety at special events. The department s criminal investigation division handles cases related to burglary, vehicle theft, domestic violence, parental kidnapping and stalking. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department operates a latent fingerprint and classification unit that assists in the recovery and positive identification of the victims of man-made and natural disasters. In addition, it has a missing person unit and communication center. The department is governed by the city of Fort Lauderdale in Florida.