The Bradenton City Council officially confirmed Mayor Gene Brown’s nomination of retired Assistant Chief Josh Cramer as the next Chief of Police for the Bradenton Police Department, pending his swearing-in

On the night of May 20, 2025, Bradenton Police Officer Shane Sharp was injured while attempting to make a traffic stop. During the encounter, Officer Sharp was involved in a

The new facility will replace the current police headquarters, which has served since 1998, and is designed to meet the evolving needs of modern policing. It will not only provide

2024 Officer of the Year Winner, Deputy Adrian Harrison (center) Outgoing President Harry Traylor (left) Incoming President Marie Lamarre (right) On Thursday, May 14th, the Manatee Hundred Club hosted its

A Historic Event for Law Enforcement and K9 Teams We are thrilled to announce that Manatee County will be hosting the 2025 National Police K9 Field Trials! This prestigious event,

Florida Fighway Patrol Trooper Jeffrey Young made the ultimate sacrifice on August 18, 1987, when he was tragically shot while attempting to arrest a drug courier during a traffic stop