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1. What can I do about speeding in my neighborhood?

The Milton Police Department invites requests for traffic enforcement, especially in residential areas. Simply call the main telephone number 850-983-5420 and report the problem. Once a complaint is received, officers are notified and assigned to monitor speeds in the affected area.

2. When and where can I get a copy of a police report?

The records division is located in the lobby of the police station at 5451 Alabama Street. You can normally obtain records Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

3. How can I become a police officer?

We accept applications on a continual basis from individuals who hold a valid law enforcement certificate from the State of Florida, or from officers who hold a valid certificate from another state and are eligible to obtain Florida standards within 12 months. Once a need is determined an oral interview will be scheduled. After the completion of the oral interview an applicant may be selected to move onto the next phase. The next phase consists of a background investigation, computerized voice stress analysis, psychological assessment, drug screen and medical examination.

4. I received a traffic citation I do not agree with. What can I do about it?

Once a citation is written, it is forwarded to the court clerk next business day. No one in the police department, including the chief of police, is able to dismiss or withhold prosecution of a ticket. If you disagree with the ticket, you can call the Santa Rosa County Traffic Violations Bureau at 850-983-1009 and ask for instructions on your options.

5. My home was broken into and it took an officer 15 minutes to respond. Why so long?

Calls for service are prioritized according to severity. Incidents that have already occurred and that do not have a suspect on the scene receive a non-emergency response. Our response times are very good, but sometimes officers are not available to handle every call the minute it is received. If your call is an emergency, our officers will make every effort to respond in a timely fashion.

6. I saw a strange car in my neighborhood, but am unsure about calling the police when something like that happens.

The police are here to serve you, but we cannot be everywhere at once. If you suspect anything out of the ordinary, please call.

7. What do I need to know about Fentanyl?

Fentanyl-laced drugs are extremely dangerous and are becoming more common in many parts of the US.  For more information about Fentanyl, please visit the Drug Rehab Services website for a thorough discussion of the difficulty and dangers presented by Fentanyl in communities across the country.