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Police Department
The Palatka Police Department has 32 sworn officers, and 9 civilian employees. The agency uses modern policing techniques to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life to citizens.
110 N. 11th Street, Palatka, FL 32177 Emergency: 911
Office: 386-329-0115 Fax: 386-329-0159
24/7 Non-Emergency Dispatch: 386-329-0801
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OUR VISION
The Palatka Police Department, in cooperation with the citizens of Palatka, is dedicated to making our community safe and free of crime.
OUR MISSION
The Palatka Police Department will develop partnerships with our citizens to solve problems, reduce crime, the fear of crime and enhance the quality of life, always treating everyone with fairness and respect.
City Alarm Permit Registration and Payments
The Palatka Police Department has teamed with PMAM Corporation to automate the alarm permit registration and payments process. The PMAM website contains a permit registration form you may download or you may choose to pick up an alarm registration form at the Palatka Police Department and mail the form to PMAM. All payments for initial and renewals of alarm system can be handled through the PMAM website or you may mail payments to PMAM. Payment for alarm permits can not be made at the Palatka Police Department.
Mailing address: City of Palakta Alarm Program, P.O. Box 140517, Irving, TX 75014
PMAM Website
Foreclosure or Vacant Property Registration
To register a foreclosure or vacant property (or to file a citizen complaint regarding a property issue), please visit Pro Champs. Any questions with respect to registration requirements, registration status, etc. should be directed to Email support.
The City of Palatka is a Fair Housing Advocate. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you may file a housing discrimination complaint at:1-800-669-9777 (Toll Free) or 1-800-927-9275 (TTY) or locally, Don Holmes, City Manager at (386) 329-0100.
The City of Palatka is an Equal Employment Opportunity Advocate. If you have any questions about equal employment opportunities or feel you may have been discriminated against, you may contact Virginia Jones, Human Resource Generalist at (386) 329-0100.
The City of Palatka is a Section 504/ADA Compliant Advocate. If you feel you may have been discriminated against, contact Don Holmes, City Manager, at 386-329-0100.
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Jason L. Shaw, Sr.
Chief of Police
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Meghan Warman
Administrative Assistant to Chief of PolicePhone: 386-329-0110
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Matt Newcomb
CaptainPhone: 386-329-0115 ext. 502
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Tobby Williams
CaptainPhone: 386-329-0115 ext. 516
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Brad Forsythe
CaptainPhone: 386-329-0115 ext. 504