This afternoon, the Tampa Police Department held its final Hurricane Deployment Roll Call in recognition of the extraordinary service of its officers and professional staff members during and after the storms, and officially returning the department to standard deployment.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, Mayor Jane Castor, and Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, Owner and Chairman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation and Glazer Vision Foundation, joined Chief Lee Bercaw to address the officers and professional staff members for their tireless efforts and dedication to the community during back-to-back hurricane deployments.
“This public roll call officially ending our hurricane deployment is an opportunity to express our gratitude to all those who faithfully served the community during Hurricanes Helene and Milton,” said Chief Bercaw. “Their commitment to public safety made a positive difference in our preparation, response, and recovery efforts. While we have seen significant progress, we know many are still recovering from the storms. We remain committed to providing ongoing assistance, supporting those affected, and continuing our work of making Tampa safer, together.”
In a generous gesture of gratitude, Colony Grill was on-site serving fresh pizza to officers and professional staff who worked throughout the back-to-back hurricanes.