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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF
Deputy Chief Pat Robinson
941-954-7006 | pat.robinson@sarasotagov.com
In 2015, after an extensive nationwide search, Chief
DiPino proudly announced the promotion of then
Captain Pat Robinson to the Rank of Deputy Chief.
The Office of the Deputy Chief has supervisory
oversight of the daily police operations of the
department and reports directly to the Chief of
Police. He is responsible for implementing
directives and orders as provided by the Chief
and ensuring the vision and mission of the
department is carried out by coordinating the efforts
of all divisions.
The Deputy Chief oversees the budget and personnel
allocation of the financial and personnel assets of the
department. He supervises the division commanders
of the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations
Division, and the Support Services Division as well
as the Emergency Manager, Intelligence and
Crime Analyst, Planning & Research Manager,
Accreditation Manager, and the Chaplain. The
Deputy Chief also acts as the head of the Agency in
the absence of the Chief.
Deputy Chief Pat Robinson
Accreditation. The accreditation process is an
on-going project that requires constant monitoring
and periodic updating of policies and procedures to
ensure continued standards compliance.
ACCREDITATION UNIT
The Accreditation Unit is currently staffed with
one civilian accreditation manager responsible for
maintaining files on more than 250 standards
that prove the department’s compliance with
the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement
Accreditation Manager
Cheryl Houpt
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