Support Services 

The Support Services Bureau provides a supportive role for the agency through units such as:

Records

Research and Accreditation

Body Worn Cameras

Property and Evidence

Community Relations 

Drone 

 The components of this bureau are responsible for the receipt, processing and retention of police department reports and documents.

 This bureau is also responsible for the department’s accreditation certification. The Margate Police Department has been accredited by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement (CFA) since 1997. An accreditation program has long been recognized as a means of maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Accreditation is the certification by an independent reviewing authority that an entity has met specific requirements and prescribed standards.

Special Services

The Special Services was created as a component of the Support Services Bureau. The Special Services is headed by a Sergeant and consists of the following specialized units:

• Traffic Unit
• Fleet Management
• Community Service Aides
• Animal Control
• School Resource Officer
• Crime Prevention
• Marine Unit