Bradenton Pd

The Bradenton Police Department serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the City of Bradenton, Florida. Located at 100 10th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205, the department provides police services and community programs to residents and businesses throughout the area.

While the BPD is primarily a law enforcement agency, they offer several services to the public:

Citizen Services: - Background Checks - Fingerprinting - Citizen Firearm Safety Class - Crime Tips reporting - Public Records Requests - Crash Report Access and Filing - Parking Ticket Information

Community Programs: - Explorer Program (youth involvement) - SafeCam Program - Connect Bradenton Camera Registry - Business Trespass Program - False Alarm Reduction Program - School Speed Zone Camera Program - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) - Off-Duty Security Services - Ride-Along Program - Elder Fraud Unit (dedicated to protecting seniors) - Worthless Checks Program

The department operates under the leadership of a Chief of Police and command staff, organized into divisions including: - Patrol Division - Patrol Support Division

The Public Information Office handles all media inquiries and maintains the department's official communications channels. The current PIO is Meredith Censullo, who coordinates press releases, responds to media requests, and manages the department's social media presence.

The department maintains active engagement with the community through programs like the annual "Fill the Truck" toy drive, which collects unwrapped gifts for children and teens in need. They partner with local organizations and community groups to distribute items to families throughout Bradenton.

The BPD regularly publishes news releases covering crime investigations, arrests, community alerts, and departmental updates. Public records requests can be filed through their website, and residents can obtain crash reports and file traffic incident reports online or through the non-emergency contact line.