Police Department

MISSION

The mission of the Howey-in-the-Hills Police Department is to provide effective and professional police services of the highest quality, by working cooperatively with the community to continuously provide a safe and secure environment in which to live, work, and visit.

Howey-in-the-Hills Police Department is comprised of the following: 7 full-time officers, 3 School Resource Officers and 3 part time officers.

Chief Rick Thomas has been with the Town since 1995 and became the chief in 2015. He has a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from Saint Leo University.  He is a state certified instructor in many disciplines and has been recognized as a subject matter expert in several areas.  He has over 3000 hours of advanced training as well.

To contact the Howey-in-the-Hills Police Department:

emergency 911 or Lake County Sheriff's Office: 352-343-2101, option 4, this will connect you to a dispatcher.

 Main Office: 352-324-2030  or Fax: 352-324-0523

Email: howeypolicedeptfl@howey.org  or Chief Rick Thomas: rthomas@howey.org

HOWEY POLICE DEPARTMENT ADA ACCESS

The Howey Police Department has a Handicapped Accessible entrance facing Palm Avenue to the left (south) of the main entrance.  The Howey Police Department does not have a public access restroom.    Public Access restrooms are located in the Howey Town Hall, adjacent to the Police Department or Marianne Beck Memorial Library, behind the Police Department.  Phone the Howey Police Dept. for additional information: 352-324-2030.