On behalf of the Fort Walton Beach Police Department, we’d like to wish all dad’s and those who play the role of one, a Happy Father’s Day! Extra special thanks goes out to the many Dads we have at FWBPD who are working today. #fathersday #happyfathersday #thankyou #police

Junior Police Academy Week at the Fort Walton Beach Boys & Girls Club. Today’s activities included How to be Good Citizen, Characteristics of Integrity, and last but not least, running our Physical Abilities Test (PAT)(modified of course). #BoysandGirlsClub #JuniorPoliceAcademy

🚔Day 4 of the Junior Police Academy at the Boys and Girls Club in Fort Walton Beach included a visit from K9 Bane. #police #k9 #policek9 #boysandgirlsclub #CommunityPolicing

Contrary to #KatyPerry, please do not become a firework this #july4th here are some safety tips to follow:

⚠️Sinkhole: 1 Truck: 0 ⚠️ Expect delays at Hughes st NE & Nebraska Ave NE

You may find that making a difference for others makes the biggest difference in you. Ready to become a part of our team? #LawEnforcement #Police #Recruiting #PoliceDepartment #NowHiring #Jobs #Florida #FortWaltonBeach

Another week, Another Friday, Stay Safe 😎 #PoliceK9 #K9 #weekendvibes #police #dogsofinatagram #TikTok

Severe flooding was reported all over Fort Walton Beach as a result of a severe thunderstorm. With the use of the High water Rescue vehicle FWBPD was able to successfully save 3 adults and one child trapped in flooded vehicles. Big thanks to FWC for the assist🚔

⚠️Weather Alert⚠️ TS force winds & flooding are to be expected later this evening. If travel is necessary, use caution, reduce speeds and be aware of changing weather conditions. For all emergencies, dial 9-1-1. #HurricaneIda #HurricaneSeason #WeatherAlert #police #florida

⚠️Traffic Alert-Expect Delays⚠️ Florida Pl SE/Miracle Strip Pkwy SE (US HWY 98) ⛔️South Bound lanes closed⛔️ #TrafficAlert #Traffic # #WeatherAlert #LawEnforcement #Police #FirstResponder #Florida #FortWaltonBeach #OkaloosaCounty #humanizethebadge

National Police K-9 Day is a day to recognize our fellow furry officers for standing beside us & assisting us with their incredible talents, THANK YOU!🐾 Check out our fur missile in action on our IG (link below!) instagram.com/reel/CTTPKCtj7… #nationalpolicek9day#policek9#police#k9

What’s worst than speeding past a slow car & meeting them at the light? Pulling up to the slower car & you getting pulled over for speeding 🙃🚔🚨 With the recent uptake in speeding complaints throughout the city, our COPs unit will be actively taking enforcement action.🚔🚨

Each day, an average of 22 veterans commit suicide. Join us in spreading awareness by completing this challenge. We invite 💪🏼@okaloosasheriff @pensacolapolice @santarosasheriff @fwbfd Get em done. 🇺🇸 #SuicidePrevention #22pushups #suicideawareness #veteran #instagood

Thank you to all who attended the 9/11 First Responder vehicle procession & commemoration ceremony. #NeverForget #911 #unitedwestand #september11

The Fort Walton Beach Police Department will host a National Night Out event on Tues., Oct. 5, 2021, at Chester Pruitt Park in Fort Walton Beach located at 8 Harbeson Ave. NE from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Details at fwb.org/nno

Because of the high possibility of inclement weather, the National Night Out event planned for October 5 has been rescheduled to October 12 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. See details fwb.org/police/page/fw…

Find out how you can help at fwb.org/police/page/fw…

The Fort Walton Beach Police Department has arrested James M. Connolly for Attempted Armed Robbery and Robbery after two banks were targeted this afternoon.

On March 21, 2022, at approximately 3:27PM, officers responded to a shooting on Hollywood Boulevard just west of the intersection of Memorial Parkway.

FREE fun family event this Saturday at the fairgrounds!