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The Support Services Division of the Sarasota Police Department is responsible for most non-operational activities that allow the Sarasota Police Department to provide law enforcement services to the community. The Support Services Division is responsible for ensuring that our officers have the necessary equipment and support to provide high quality law enforcement services to our citizens. Captain Mikel Hollaway heads this division and may be reached at (941) 954-7027.

The Support Services Division administers the vehicle seizure program and the skateboard, scooter, and freestyle bicycle seizure program including: owner notification, fines collection, scheduling hearings, and vehicle or article release.

It is also our responsibility to process, file, and retain the official police reports received by this Agency and to make them available to the public in accordance with the applicable state laws. The Support Services Division coordinates outside requests for the services of off-duty officers and provides administrative support for all city-approved special events.

Lastly, the Support Services Division is responsible for the efficient and timely response of S.W.A.T., the Crisis/Hostage Negotiation Team, the Explosive Materials Unit , the Underwater Search and Recovery Dive Team, the Honor Guard, and the Field Force Units in emergency situations. To carry out these activities, we maintain our building in a clean, attractive and aesthetically pleasing manner to provide a safe, pleasant working environment.