Chief Robert Vincent leads the Gulfport Police Department, which is comprised of 29 sworn officers and 12 civilian staff members. He was appointed Chief of Police on February 2, 2010, following eight years as the lieutenant in charge of the investigative services division.
During his sixteen years of service to Gulfport, Chief Vincent has held many positions including Patrol Sergeant, School Resource Officer, and Youth Resources Officer. He also serves as an adjunct instructor for St. Petersburg College and as an assessor for the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.
Chief Vincent has a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing from the University of South Florida. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, where he earned a graduate certificate in Criminal Justice Education from the University of Virginia. He maintains memberships in the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Florida Police Chief's Association, and the Florida Police Accreditation Coalition.
Gulfport Police Department
A Full- Service, Accredited Law Enforcement Agency
Pinellas County, Florida
