Tallahassee Police

On Wednesday, the Florida Supreme Court will consider whether the identities of officers who kill civilians should be protected under Marsy’s Law. The law is intended to protect the identities of crime victims. Supporters argue that officers involved in fatal shootings may face imminent threat of harm themselves. The case stems from two Tallahassee police officers who shot and killed suspects and want their names shielded.

Florida A&M University is reviewing its campus safety protocols after one person was killed and four others were injured in an on-campus shooting Sunday. The review includes considering changes to rules regarding the use of indoor and outdoor campus recreational facilities.

Fariello died last week when a fleeing suspect turned against traffic and crashed into his police vehicle.

To honor Officer Christopher Fariello’s memory and law enforcement service, Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered U.S. and State of Florida flags flown at half-staff until sunset.

The Tallahassee Police Department says the public service for Officer Christopher Fariello will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.

The Tallahassee Police Department is mourning the death of 34-year-old Officer Christopher Fariello.

Police arrested 59-year-old Martin Barrett Thursday after locating the body of 74-year-old Cecilia Lopez-Quessada.

Part of the space will be a new headquarters for the police department, but city officials say they’re hoping to use the rest of the nearly 30 acres to help meet communities needs such as creating green space or gathering areas.

A Miami police-oversight board Wednesday urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject arguments that a 2018 constitutional amendment known as “Marsy’s Law” applies to law-enforcement officers.

The Tallahassee Police Department is getting a grant worth more than $120,000. City commissioners voted Wednesday night to accept the funding from FDLE.