Clearwater Beach Police

Clearwater Police Department has a dedicated Beach Patrol Division that covers Clearwater Beach year-round. Officers patrol on foot, bikes, ATVs, and marine units — meaning response times on the beach itself are generally faster than you'd expect.

Emergency vs Non-Emergency

Call 911 for:

• Any medical emergency
• Crimes in progress
• Threats or danger to life
• Vehicle accidents with injuries
• Fires
• Drowning or near-drowning

Call Non-Emergency for:

• Lost property (wallet, phone, etc.)
• Noise complaints
• Parking issues
• Minor traffic accidents (no injuries)
• Suspicious activity that isn't immediately threatening
• Questions about local ordinances

Key Phone Numbers

• Emergency: 911
• Clearwater Police non-emergency: (727) 562-4242
• Pinellas County Sheriff (non-emergency): (727) 582-6177
• Florida Highway Patrol: *FHP (dial *347) or (727) 570-3800
• US Coast Guard (boating emergencies): 911 or Channel 16 VHF

Clearwater Police Beach Station

• Location: near the intersection of Mandalay Ave & Baymont St (north beach area)
• Hours: staffed during peak hours
• Services: lost & found, report filing, visitor assistance

Clearwater Police Headquarters

• Address: 645 Pierce St, Clearwater, FL 33756
• Non-emergency: (727) 562-4242
• Location: mainland Clearwater, ~10 min from the beach

Beach Patrol on Clearwater Beach

Dedicated beach patrol officers cover the public beach year-round:

• Foot patrol along Beach Walk promenade
• Bike patrols on the beach island side streets
• ATV patrols on the sand during peak seasons (spring break, summer, holidays)
• Marine unit in Clearwater Harbor and offshore

Officers are approachable and used to dealing with tourist questions. If you're lost, confused about an ordinance, or just need help, flag one down.

Commonly Enforced Ordinances

• No alcohol on public beach — see our alcohol guide
• No dogs on Clearwater Beach — see dog policy
• No personal fireworks
• Parking meter / garage rules
• No glass on the beach
• No fires on the beach outside permitted zones
• Noise ordinance — after 10 PM in residential areas

Lost & Found

Lost something on the beach?

1. Ask at the Pier 60 Lifeguard Station — they have a lost & found bin
2. Check with nearby hotels if you were staying at one
3. Call the non-emergency police line at (727) 562-4242 for anything of value
4. File a report with CPD for stolen items (needed for insurance)

Safety Tips for Visitors

• Don't leave valuables in your car — especially not visible
• Lock rental bikes and keep an eye on beach bags
• Swim near lifeguards, check flags
• Stay on lit paths at night
• Drink responsibly — open container enforcement is strict
• Keep your hotel key separate from your wallet

Save the non-emergency number (727) 562-4242 in your phone before you arrive. Most of what a tourist actually needs — lost property, minor report, asking about an ordinance — is a non-emergency call.

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