by papyrus | May 21, 2013 | Announcements, Events
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. the Fort Myers Police Department will unveil its latest tool in traffic enforcement. The non-traditional unmarked vehicle looks like any other of its kind but the interior is a fully equipped police traffic unit. The vehicle...
by papyrus | May 17, 2013 | Announcements
THE MYTH If your car has air bags you don’t need a seat belt. THE REAL DEAL Air bags are designed to protect a buckled occupant. When unbuckled, airbags become less effective or worse, can become deadly themselves. THE MYTH If you’re not going far or...
by papyrus | May 13, 2013 | Announcements, Honors
In 1962, Congress, by Joint Resolution, created Peace Officers Memorial Day, and designated May 15 each year as the day to honor fallen Law Enforcement Officers throughout our country. The week encompassing May 15 was designated as Police Week for the purpose of...
by papyrus | May 10, 2013 | Announcements, Honors
On Friday, May 10, 2013 the Fort Myers Police Department honored several employees at a monthly award ceremony. FMPD strives every day to not only protect and serve the residents of the City of Fort Myers, but to make it a better place to live. “It is our policy to...
by papyrus | May 9, 2013 | Announcements, Events
On Monday, May 13th at 6:00 a.m. the Fort Myers Police Department will host a candlelight vigil honoring Fort Myers Police Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony coincides with National Police Week, May 12th – 18th, a time when the entire...