With a population of over 167,000, and over 114 square miles, Port St. Lucie is located on Florida's east coast, midway
between the metropolitan areas of Miami and Orlando.
The police department, established in 1980, is reputed as one of the most innovative and proactive police
agencies in the U.S. and also has the proud distinction of having the lowest serious crime rate in the State of Florida for
7 consecutive years.