Building the future 2025 all-agency graduation
Oct. 9, 2025 marked another historic moment for not only the Port St. Lucie Police Department— its the department ' s second all-agency graduation from the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex— but also for all law enforcement agencies on the Treasure Coast. This collaboration aimed to bring together the most promising candidates and instills in them their commitment to serve with courage, knowledge and integrity with the focus on making Port St. Lucie the safest city in the country.
The academy began in 2024 with the support of the Port St. Lucie City Council, as part of a recruiting and retention plan. With a team filled with veterans and experienced professionals, the academy is committed to training the best and brightest. They learn from those who have walked the path before them, gaining insights and skills that will prepare them for a reward career in Port St. Lucie.
Eyes in the sky: Innovation in action for PSLPD
The Port St. Lucie Police Department is taking public safety to new heights— literally.
In 2025, PSLPD finalized a contract to launch its first-ever Drone as First Responder( DFR) program, a cutting-edge initiative that will allow drones to respond to emergency calls within seconds. These drones will provide realtime aerial views to officers and the City’ s upcoming Real Time Public Safety Center, helping improve response times and situational awareness.
The program includes six drone air docks placed strategically across the City, each capable of launching multiple drones. With advanced radar technology, the drones can safely navigate the skies, detect objects up to 7 miles away and avoid collisions.
As a bonus, the department also received 13 indoor drones to support SWAT and day-to-day operations at no additional cost. This innovative program positions PSLPD as a leader in using technology to protect and serve faster, smarter and safer than ever before.
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