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Neighborhood Services Bureau

Ofc Aviles by patrol carWelcome to the Neighborhood Services Bureau of the Lakeland Police Department. NSB is responsible for providing basic patrol operations, neighborhood policing, special operations, and crime prevention services to the community. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.

Bureau Commander
Assistant Chief Bill LePere
863-834-8989

South Region Division Commander
Captain Tom Day
863-834-6922



The Bureau is divided into several major sections, to include Uniform Patrol squads, Special Operations, Neighborhood Liaison Officers, and Community Services. A total of 145 sworn personnel and 17 fulltime civilian members comprise the entire bureau. These members include supervisors, officers, public safety aides, crime prevention practitioners, and office support staff.

Patrol Day Shift squads are responsible for day time patrol services. The two day shift commanders are Lt. Larry Giddens and Lt. Jody Sisson.

Patrol Night Shift squads are responsible for night time patrol services. The two night shift commanders are Lt. Steve Walker and Lt. Sammy Taylor.

The Special Operations Section (SOS) coordinates traffic enforcement and crash investigations, DUI enforcement, K-9 operations, SWAT and Hostage Negotiations, the Dive Team, and the Aviation Unit. Lt. Mike Link is the officer in charge of Special Operations.

The Neighborhood Liaison Squad (NLS) provides Neighborhood Liaison Officers to the many neighborhood associations throughout the community, crime prevention programs by the Community Services Unit, as well as focused covert enforcement operations with NET - the Neighborhood Enforcement Team. Lt. John Thomason is the officer in charge of the Neighborhood Liaison Squad.



Lakeland Police Department
219 North Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33803
(863) 834-6900



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