June 2025

Welcome to the Jacksonville Beach Police Department "News You Can Use" newsletter. Each month, we will share our newsletter detailing our agency's efforts, staffing levels, major cases, important dates, member highlights, and general news you can use regarding law enforcement in Jacksonville Beach. 

Recruitment is still a major focus for the Jacksonville Beach Police Department. As of June 30, we had three candidates in the final phase of the hiring process, and we continue to process part-time police applicants.

Gun Safety Awareness Event

Community Engagement Unit Sergeant T. L. Tator held the first Gun Safety Awareness Event at the police station on June 14.  This event was focused on educating both parents and children about safe handling and storage of firearms. The event was a huge success, and we will hold this event again in the future. 

Special thank you to Gun Gallery who generously donated a gun vault that was given away in a free drawing.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to local photographer and film producer Mitch Kaufmann for generously donating his time and talent to create a powerful gun safety video for this event.

We are proud to partner with individuals who are just as dedicated as we are to public safety and this community.

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department is seeking to identify the individual in this photo in connection to an incident that occurred in Jacksonville Beach on December 1, 2024.

If you have any knowledge of the identity of the pictured subject, please contact Detective E. D. Filbert #9975 at (904) 877-0730 or email efilbert@jaxbchfl.net.

Country Fest was again a success.  Based on large crowds in years past and current events throughout the US, we deployed a maximum effort both in resources and personnel.  Once again, there were no major incidents to report.

The Police Department participated in the Duval County School Board / Police Active Assailant Drill at Mayport Middle School.  This was an elaborate exercise which included personnel from multiple police agencies, Jacksonville Fire/Rescue, Duval County School Board, and student role players. There were nearly 150 persons involved, and the drill tested everything from initial response to student/parent reunification.  

The pace of planning for the Air Show is quickening. Approximately two dozen agencies, which are involved is this complex event, met several times this month.  The meetings and planning will continue right up to the first day of the show. It is difficult to accurately describe the complexity of successfully hosting this event.

Air Show dates this year are October 25 and 26. 

You can find more information by visiting www.jaxseaandsky.com

YARD SALE

The CPAAA held another yard sale fundraiser.  The event was well attended by shoppers, and it raised just under $3,000. They use this money to help fund things like our Kid's Christmas Party, the Kid's Halloween Party, as well as purchasing equipment and feeding our officers during special events.

We launched a community-wide See Something, Say Something campaign to strengthen public safety through awareness and vigilance.

Spot suspicious behavior?

Notice an unattended item or potential threat?

Hear something concerning?

Don’t ignore it—report it. Your instincts and actions can help prevent crime and keep our community safe.

On June 28, at 10:00 AM, members of our agency stood alongside Kirsten Bridegan on Sanctuary Boulevard—just south of Jacksonville Drive—in remembrance of Jared Bridegan.

We would like to thank the Sanctuary community homeowners for organizing and purchasing this beautiful plaque to honor Jared’s legacy.

We would like to send our heartfelt support to Corporal M. K. Brossart as she begins a one-year deployment to the Middle East with the US Army Reserves.

Corporal Brossart, We are proud of your commitment to serve both our community and our country. Your bravery and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we will be keeping you in our thoughts until you return home safely.

Read our combined monthly report to see what our agency has been up to!

When you head to the beach, keep our beach rules in mind!

• No drinking alcoholic beverages in public.
• No nudity is allowed.
• No possession of controlled substances.
• No glass bottles or containers on the beach.
• No throwing debris on the beach or into the ocean.
• No walking, sitting, or standing on the sand dunes.
• No grills on the beach.
• No public intoxication or endangerment of the safety of another person or property.

You can read our complete list of rules by clicking here.

Jacksonville Beach Police Department is hiring! Contact our recruiter, Detective Ford, for more information. You can also find more information on our webpage by clicking Join JBPD.

If you want to work for a city that places a priority on public safety, has an Administration that values every employee, a city council, command staff and citizens who fully support our first responders, come work for us!

Check out our recruiting video here!

Click Career Opportunities to view job descriptions and apply today!

From April 1 through September 30, dogs are allowed on the beach after 5:00 PM and before 9:00 AM.

Year-round rules:

• Dogs must be on a leash 8 feet or shorter.
• Dogs must wear proof of valid rabies vaccination.
• Dog waste must be picked up and disposed of.
• Dogs are not allowed on the sand dunes at any time.

Dogs in the Atlantic Ocean within the owner's voice and visual contact are allowed to swim unleashed and then immediately put back on the leash before returning to the beach. This does not include walking the dog in the water or fetching. 

Violations may result in a fine of $55 per City Ordinance 5-41.  

From October 1 to March 31, dogs are allowed on the beach at any time.

Bicycle DNA registration stickers are available Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Jacksonville Beach Police Department. Protect your bicycle with a bicycle DNA sticker today! You do not need to bring your bicycle. We will give you everything needed to register your bike.

Did you know you can submit concerns of drug activity in our community directly through our website? If you see suspicious activity here at the beach, follow this link and let us know!

Jacksonville Beach Animal Control is responsible for responding to animal welfare checks, enforcing city animal ordinances, and patrolling the city for pet violations. We only service the City of Jacksonville Beach, and will only handle domestic animal calls. We do not respond to issues involving wildlife, birds, or incidents that occur outside of the City of Jacksonville Beach. 

Animals in our care are taken to Jacksonville Beach Animal Control, where they are checked for tags and microchips before being placed in clean and comfortable kennels/cages during their stay. Pets that arrive sick or injured may be taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment. 

Animal Control hours of operation are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. 

How to reclaim your pet.

City Animal Ordinances

Paws Park Dog Park

FAQ Page

COJB Jobs

We believe that talented, customer service-driven employees are essential to fulfill the needs of our citizens. If you would like to be a member of our team, we encourage you to apply with us, see our current employment opportunities or sign up here to receive email notifications of new job postings.

Get Involved

Are you interested in making a difference and putting your skills and talents to work as a volunteer? Jacksonville Beach Police Department has an expansive volunteer program that starts with our Citizen Police Academy. For more information on how to be involved you can click here.

Live Streams

If you want to stay in the loop on developments in Jacksonville Beach, but are unable to attend or view a meeting live, The City streams and archives many public meetings to YouTube. Click here to view past meetings and live streams of upcoming meetings.

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