Use of Force Complaint Policies Includes policies on de-escalation, use-of-force continuum, ban of chokeholds and strangleholds, and more.
Fair and Impartial Policing Biased policing undermines legitimate law enforcement efforts, alienates community members, and fosters community distrust. The purpose of this policy is to emphasize the agency’s commitment to unbiased, equitable treatment of all persons.
Accreditation The Clearwater Police Department is accredited through the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation as a means to ensure compliance with the highest standards of the law enforcement profession. The police department first attained its accreditation status in 1998.
Commend or Complain About an Officer If a citizen wishes to commend or complain about the actions of any Clearwater Police Department employee, it may be done in person, by phone, email, letter or through the Clearwater Connect system.