Don Hunter named new Marco Island police chief

As reported in the Coastal Breeze News on July 15, 2011. Former Collier County Sherriff Brings 20 Years of Law Enforcement Experience to MIPD City Manager Jim Riviere announced today that Don Hunter has been named the Chief of Police for the City of Marco Island. Mr....

Governor Scott Signs “Officer Andrew Widman Act”

5/9/2011 Fort Myers, Fla. – Senate Bill 844 clarifies when custody permitted prior to criminal hearing Governor Rick Scott today signed Senate Bill 844, the Officer Andrew Widman Act, in Fort Myers at a candlelight vigil hosted by the Fort Myers Police Department to...

Venice names McNulty new police chief

As reported in the Herald Tribune on April 26, 2011. VENICE – The city has selected a new police chief, whittling down more than 300 applicants before settling on one of its own — Venice Police Capt. Tom McNulty — to lead the force. The Venice City Council went...