Fair & Impartial Policing

The City of New Port Richey Police Department enforces the law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and judicial limitations of police authority while protecting the rights of all persons. To this end, enforcement action, including but not limited to vehicle stops, stop and frisk of an individual, arrests, searches, and seizures, the application of force, and initiation of forfeiture proceedings must be made solely on law, departmental policy, and articulable facts.

Officers will receive continued training beyond their academy training regarding proactive enforcement, officer safety, cultural diversity, search and seizure, courtesy, and communication skills. In keeping with the Department's Mission Statement and Values, training programs will emphasize the need to respect the rights of all citizens to be free from unreasonable intrusion or police action.

Any person may file a complaint with the Department if they believe that a New Port Richey Police Officer has violated Department policies. No person shall be discouraged, discriminated against, intimidated, or coerced from filing such complaint. The complaint may be made by phone, mail, or in person. All complaints are thoroughly investigated and the person filing the complaint will be notified of the outcome of the investigation.

For further questions about the complaint and internal investigation procedures, or if you would like to commend one of our dedicated employees, please contact the Department at 727-841-4550 or go directly to the New Port Richey Police Department at 6739 Adams Street, and request to speak to a supervisor.