About Us
In 2013, the Boca Raton Police Foundation (BRPF) was established by business leader, Marc Bell and other community leaders who recognized the need to provide additional financial support to the Boca Raton Police Department (BRPD).
The BRPD is responsible for patrolling an area of 29.6 square miles and a population of approximately 100,000 residents. On a given day that number rises to over 250,000 individuals that include those working and visiting the City.
The BRPD is divided into two divisions: Field Services and Community Services. The Field Services Division is Patrol, Community Engagement, and Investigative Services. The Community Services Division is Special Services, Support Services, Communications, and Professional Services. The specialty teams includes: Special Weapons and Tactics Team, Unmanned Aircraft System Team, Underwater Search and Recovery Team, an accredited Bomb Squad, an Honor Guard and Rifle Team, and a Crisis Negotiation Team.
Currently, the BRPD has 217 police officers (plus 110 civilian employees) and an annual budget of approximately $65 million. With over 96% of its budget devoted to personnel and operations, the Department has little financial flexibility in an era in which the threats facing our community are growing and becoming more complex.
With increasing community expectations, budget reductions, rapidly changing equipment and technology and the need for a flexible funding option separate from the city budgetary process, the Foundation must work diligently to raise needed funds for the Boca Raton Police Department.
The Boca Raton Police Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of trustees comprised of business and community leaders with a desire to keep Boca Raton safe and support the police officers that work tirelessly to protect and serve the City.
BRPF is registered with the Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services #CH39274.
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