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Tallahassee police and fire chiefs describe declining crime, LPR success and expand camera partnerships
Summary
Police and fire chiefs told the commission violent crime and traffic fatalities fell in 2025, described efforts to raise fire ISO ratings through staffing, and defended public‑private camera and license‑plate‑reader programs as tools used in dozens of investigations, while commissioners raised privacy and vendor‑security concerns.
Tallahassee’s police and fire leadership presented public‑safety updates at the commission retreat, reporting decreases in several crime categories, plans to improve department ratings and detailing how camera systems and license‑plate readers support investigations.
Fire Chief Sanders said department morale is strong, highlighted 637 training hours citywide and attributed a decrease in fires to proactive public education and inspections. He said the addition of 26 approved positions improves staffing and positions the department to pursue an improved ISO rating — which can…
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