University of South Florida Police Department (USFPD)

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF has more than 16,000 employes. In fact, USF is so large, it has its own police department.

The University of South Florida (USF) Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that serves the staff, faculty, students, and visitors of the university. The main office of the USFPD is located at the corner of Fletcher Avenue and USF Maple Drive.

Under the direction of Christopher L. Daniel, Chief of Police, the University of South Florida Police Department (USFPD) is organized into various units, squads, sections, divisions and bureaus. Reporting to the chief of police through an established chain-of-command, the command staff includes sworn and non-sworn members of the rank of captain and higher, a communications and records manager, and public information representative.

The Administrative Division which includes the Chief, administrative support staff, and the Assistant Chief of Police.

The Special Operations Division includes the K9 section, Criminal Investigations, Special Events, and Crime Prevention.

The Patrol and Investigations divisions are responsible for criminal investigations of all misdemeanors, felonies, traffic law enforcement, and traffic crash investigations on the property of the University.

The USFPD’s Patrol Division includes a Uniform Patrol section, Bicycle Squad, Marine Unit, and the Motor Unit. The Criminal Investigative Division includes plain-clothed investigators and the Health Science Center police detachment.

On February 9, 2000, the University of South Florida Police Department (USFPD) was awarded accredited status by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc.

Attorney for an Arrest by the University of South Florida Police Department (USFPD)

If you were arrested by an officer with the University of South Florida Police Department, then contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at Sammis Law Firm, in Tampa, FL.

We are experienced in representing USF undergraduate and graduate students, educators, faulty and visitors. We also represent students facing disciplinary action for any criminal allegation (including any incident that occurred off-campus).

We are familiar with the tactics used by officers with the police department at USF. Let us put our experience to work for you.

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USFPD’s Traffic Enforcement Unit

Officers with the University of South Florida Police Department monitor and enforce traffic laws on the campus property and surrounding areas.

The Traffic Enforcement Unit of USFPD conducts traffic enforcement waives for speed violations, safety belt enforcement, and other traffic infractions. The USFPD also conducts DUI checkpoints looking for drunk and drugged drivers.

Since 2006, members of the USF Police Department have expanded their efforts in proactive enforcement by using DUI Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols.

In addition, as part of a grant-funded initiative, members of the USF Police Department have provided additional patrols in the areas immediately surrounding the campus.

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Additional Resources

Facebook Page of the USF Police Department – Visit the Facebook page of the USF Police Department to find information about employment opportunities for officers and civilian staff members, upcoming events, and campus news.

This article was last updated on Friday, June 19, 2026.