Lieutenant Howard Coombs began his most recent assignment in 2010 following service as a division commander in the previous organizational structure. He is now the commander of all primary operations.
Starting his service with the Gulfport Police Department in 1998, Lieutenant Coombs has worked as a detective, field training officer, and as a supervisor in the patrol and policy compliance divisions. He is active as an assessor for the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, and he is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Lieutenant Coombs, a former enlisted serviceman in the United States Navy, has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Pheonix, and he is a graduate of the Florida Law Enforcement Executive Leadership program. He is also pursuing a master's degree in criminal justice administration from the University of South Florida.
Gulfport Police Department
A Full- Service, Accredited Law Enforcement Agency
Pinellas County, Florida
