About us
Belleair Police Department
Courtesy · Service · Safety
Who we are
The Belleair Police Department is an accredited municipal police department responsible for public safety services in the Town of Belleair. The department is tasked with responding to all emergency and non-emergency calls, as well as providing code enforcement services to the town.
BPD is an auxiliary department: officers can also serve in the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Highway Patrol. The department keeps a small roster of fifteen officers and hires based on need, maturity and standing in the community — not experience alone.
Pursuant to Town Code Section 1.01, the department provides law enforcement services within the town limits. BPD has legal jurisdiction anywhere in District 2 and has agreed to primarily remain inside Fairview.
Our mission
To serve the Town of Belleair with courtesy, service and safety — safeguarding lives and property, upholding the rights of everyone we serve, and holding ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and accountability on and off duty.
Courtesy · Service · Safety
Every contact is handled with respect. Officers give their badge number, last name and department to any member of the public who asks.
Respond to every call, emergency or not, and look after the quality of life in town through patrol, traffic and code enforcement.
Protect lives and property, never use unnecessary force, and keep the town a safe and enjoyable place to be.
Joining BPD
- A non-serious moderation record and good standing in the community and other departments
- Maturity and confidence — BPD is a highly selective department
- 90 minutes of shift time per calendar month, logged in Melonly.
- Complete onboarding orientation (voice required), then a 7-day probation
- The roster holds fifteen officers — hiring opens when there's room
Public services
- General support — questions or concerns
- Public records requests (records policy)
- Internal Affairs — report or commend an officer