Officer Investigating Disturbance Finds Himself In A Street Where Gunshots Are Fired Release by Winter Haven Police Department: Officer investigating a disturbance finds himself in a roadway where shots were fired in his direction. (The officer did not sustain injuries and we have had no reports of other injuries involving…
A vehicle burglary in progress witnessed by an alert citizen has landed a 20 yr old behind bars along with a 17 year old - both known to law enforcement. This morning (10/31/18) at approximately 5:49 a.m., an alert citizen saw two male subjects enter his neighbor's driveway along Lake…
WINTER HAVEN The city of Winter Haven is seeking residents to serve on a new advisory board meant to promote transparency within the police department.
In February, the Winter Haven City Commission approved a resolution establishing the Winter Haven Public Safety Community Advisory Committee. The committee, consisting of nine community members and two alternates, will have the power to look into closed investigations and ask questions about decisions that were made. Additionally, the committee can look into issues such as officer training or controversial proposals, such as mandating officers wear body cameras. The purpose of the committee in my book is to, is to help us have sort of a check and balance between policing today and recognizing that we ve got to do an excellent job of communicating, building trust and establishing relationships day in and day out with all races and genders, City Manager Mike Herr said.