Public Safety // Police Department
DBPD has maintained a consistent focus on reducing violent crime through targeted enforcement, proactive policing and strengthened investigative efforts. This includes the creation of the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team, a focused unit dedicated to identifying and apprehending individuals responsible for violent crime across the city. The department’s approach emphasizes repeat offenders and problem areas while maintaining reliable service citywide. DBPD also expanded focused enforcement efforts in areas such as pedestrian and bicycle safety to improve overall quality of life and reduce preventable incidents. In 2023, the City of Daytona Beach expanded its public safety infrastructure with the opening of a new 2,900-square-foot police substation located in the 600 block of North Grandview Avenue. Strategically positioned within District 2, the facility was designed to improve response times and strengthen the department’s presence in a high-activity area. This increased accessibility supports quicker deployment, more proactive policing and stronger relationships with the surrounding community. Complementing this investment, DBPD supported upgrades in the Seabreeze Entertainment District, including enhanced lighting and the installation of additional security cameras to deter criminal activity, increase visibility for visitors and law enforcement, and provide real-time monitoring capabilities.
Public Safety & Crime Reduction
New substation on Grandview Avenue
Strategic Enforcement & Organizational Innovation
Special Events & Operational Readiness
The department successfully managed some of the largest and most complex events in the country, including Bike Week, Biketoberfest, Speedweeks and Jeep Beach. DBPD also responded effectively to unsanctioned, social media-driven events by implementing proactive staffing and enforcement strategies. Investments in resources such as a Rapid Response Vehicle and mobile operational assets have further strengthened the department’s ability to manage large- scale events and critical incidents.
The department expanded the use of nuisance abatement as a crime reduction strategy, holding problem properties accountable and addressing the underlying causes of criminal activity. In addition, DBPD established the Special Projects and Community Initiatives position, creating a dedicated focus on problem-oriented policing, neighborhood engagement and long-term public safety solutions. The department also strengthened its investigative capabilities through tools such as Pen-Link digital forensics and participation in coordinated initiatives, including the Gaming Commission, to address illegal gambling establishments citywide.
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