The Support Services Division is commanded by Captain Patrick McGowan. Captain McGowan has been with the department since 1985. He has a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Economics, a graduate certificate in Public Administration, and a Master’s of Science degree in Human Resource Development. Captain McGowan has also completed the Southern Police Institute Command Officer Development School. He can be reached by email at or (954) 797-2772.

The Support Services Division is comprised of the Training Unit, Accreditation Unit, Site Planning, Police Reserve Program, Police Explorers Unit, Crime Prevention, Foot Patrol, Code Enforcement, Volunteer and Community Services Program, Recruitment and Selection Section and the Crime Analysis and Research and Planning Unit of the Police Department.