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VISION

The Temple Terrace Police Department envisions a safer community where people experience a greater quality of life and a true sense of community resulting from reduced criminal activity due to enhanced police community partnerships.

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MISSION

The mission of the Temple Terrace Police Department has been and will always be the maintenance of peace, reduction of crime, protection of lives and property, and professional service to the citizens of our community. (Department Mission Statement in pdf)

 

 

HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT

At a City Commission meeting on February 29, 1928, R.D. Hoyt, Commissioner and City Manager, explained that the City was in need of a policeman to be on full duty at night, and recommended that he be equipped with a bicycle and watchman's clock. A resolution passed at that meeting authorized the City Manager to employ such a watchman, and to equip him as recommended. The records show that, on March 8, 1928, A.P. DeMott took the oath of office as a policeman. From this humble beginning has developed one of the premier law enforcement agencies in the Tampa Bay area.

 

 

INFORMATION/NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Unclaimed Found Property
Unclaimed Evidence
Surplus Equipment
Seized Property

Pursuant to State Statutes 274, 705, and 932, the Temple Terrace Police Department offers for sale to the general public unclaimed lost/abandoned property, unclaimed evidence, seized property, and surplus equipment. All available property and equipment will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. Property available at various times includes, but is not limited to:

Electronic Equipment
Tools
Jewelry
Bicycles
Office Furniture
Stereos

Sports Equipment
Computers
Collectable Currency/Coins
Vehicles
Televisions
Cameras
And much more

All items are sold as-is, with no warranty of any kind. Sales subject to any and all liens. The Temple Terrace Police Department and its agents reserve the right to reject any and all bids and to accept only bids that in its best judgment are in the best interest of the City  and/or the Police Department.The Police Department uses the services of the following auction companies.  Please contact the specific company for further information regarding time of any sale or the viewing of any property.

Cars, Boats, Trucks, Bicycles

Tampa Machinery Auction
(813) 986-2485

Collectable Currency/Coins, Cameras, Jewelry, "High-Value" Items, Electronic Equipment, Tools, General Items, etc.

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