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32-827: Jacksonville airports were under the purview of the Port Authority since the Jacksonville Port Authority (JPA) was created by a special act of the Florida Legislature in 1963. Their charter directed the authority to develop, maintain, and market Jacksonville's port facilities while operating like a business. In May 2001, the Florida Legislature approved the restructuring of the Jacksonville Port Authority into two separate entities (City J-Bill-1104) :

64-636: A four-year, unpaid term. From its membership, the Board elects its own Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer for one-year terms. Tax dollars are not used to fund JAXPORT's operating expenses. Private companies lease space and equipment at the port, and that revenue is used to fund port operations. In 2010 JAXPORT recorded $ 50.6 million in operating revenues, and $ 32 million in operating expenses. The authority does receive state and federal grants to pay for construction (capital) and security projects. JAXPORT itself has no authority to assess taxes. Due to

96-581: A government entity that would operate like a business; however, it received 1.5 mils of property tax authority that generated nearly half a million dollars during 1963 (equivalent to $ 30 million in 2003). Jacksonville airports were under the control of the Port Authority since its inception, but in May 2001, the Florida State Legislature approved the restructuring of the Jacksonville Port Authority into two separate entities (City J-Bill-1104) ;

128-457: A management team consisting of an Executive Director/CEO, a Chief Operating Officer, and a Chief Financial Officer. Jacksonville's airport system, including the runways, hangars, terminal buildings, air cargo areas, airport grounds, and road connections to the public highway system is owned and maintained by JAA, which also manages their overall use. The airlines, rental car companies, and terminal concessionaires pay lease and rental fees to JAA for

160-419: Is a service established in 1998. It is staffed by volunteers who provide information to travelers and directions around the airport facility. Beginning in 2009, Ambassadors began a project to hand out flowers to travelers on Valentine's Day and Mothers Day. On February 14, 2011, over a thousand red, white and pink carnations were given as a gesture of goodwill for Jacksonville. 2011 marked the 10th anniversary of

192-624: Is led by an assistant chief. •Assistant Chief of Special Operations encompasses units that include:SWAT; Bomb Squad; Marine Unit; Dive Team; Intelligence Unit; Crisis Negotiators; Unmanned Arial Systems; CISM; Critical Infrastructures; and Fusion Center. •Assistant Chief of Narcotics/Vice encompasses units that include Narcotics Units; Vice Squad; Warehouse Unit; Computer Forensics; Technical Support and Forfeiture Unit. Detectives are also assigned to North Florida's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA); Narcotics Task Force; and Internet Crimes Against Children investigations (ICAC). A director leads

224-531: Is the independent government agency in Jacksonville , Florida , that owns and operates much of the seaport system at the Port of Jacksonville . The Jacksonville Port Authority replaced the city's Department of Docks and Terminals and was created in 1963 by Florida's Legislature to progress, preserve, and promote the city's port facilities. The Port Authority was chartered by the state, and intended to be

256-412: Is under the direction of the chief of detectives who is responsible for the overall operation of the division. The Detective Division comprises a Property Crimes Section, a Major Case Section, and a Violence Reduction Section, all of which are under the command of a respective assistant chief. The Homeland Security Division is commanded by a Chief. The division is broken up into two sections. Each section

288-646: The Department of Police Services . There are three divisions in this department. A Director leads the Department of Personnel & Professional Standards. There are two divisions in this department. 1. Human Resources Division - Chief 2. Professional Standards Division - Chief The Department of Corrections has more than 600 state-certified corrections officers and civilian personnel with three correctional facilities in Duval County. The largest

320-675: The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) and the Jacksonville Seaport Authority effective October 1, 2001. In 2003, the act was amended to reinstate the name Jacksonville Port Authority instead of Seaport . Jacksonville’s port is one of the largest commercial cargo ports on the Atlantic Coast. JAXPORT controls docks and wharfs, cranes, a passenger cruise terminal, warehouses, paved open storage areas, and road connections to

352-875: The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office began patrolling airport properties. The following year, the JAA board of directors chose to expand their own police department by hiring 9 more officers. They also work together with the Transportation Security Administration , the Federal Aviation Administration , U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement , and the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide safe and secure facilities for all aviation users. The Airport Ambassador Program

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384-548: The Northbank and Southbank Riverwalks . Jacksonville Sheriff%27s Office The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office ( JSO ) is a joint city-county law enforcement agency, which has primary responsibility for law enforcement , investigation, and corrections within the consolidated City of Jacksonville and Duval County, Florida , United States. Duval County includes the incorporated cities of Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach , Baldwin , Jacksonville Beach , and Neptune Beach ;

416-407: The 9/10 mile between Mayport and Fort George Island since the 1874. The Florida Department of Transportation had always been responsible for the ferry, but its funding was vetoed by Governor Charlie Crist for the 2007-2008 budget. The City of Jacksonville assumed the responsibility in 2007, and spent $ 1 million more than the income from fares. After Mayor John Peyton announced that there

448-538: The Director of Patrol and Enforcement Commanded by the Chief of Patrol who oversees the six patrol zones, each headed by an Assistant Chief/District Commander. Commanded by the Chief of Patrol Support. Commanded by the Chief of Special Events There are three divisions in this department, and the director holds the title of director of the Department of Investigations & Homeland Security. The Detective Division

480-861: The JAXPORT Cruise Terminal and three cargo terminals: the Blount Island Marine Terminal , Talleyrand Marine Terminal and Dames Point Marine Terminal. Carnival Cruise Lines utilizes the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal to offer year-round service on the Carnival Ecstasy to Key West and the Bahamas. The authority intends to relocate the terminal. The St. Johns River Ferry (also known as the Mayport Ferry) has provided service across

512-516: The JSO are sworn in by the sheriff and are considered under the Florida constitution as his/her deputies. All sworn members of the JSO are Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) or Correctional Officers with all powers allowed by state law to carry firearms and make arrest. JSO also employs Community Service Officers , who are unsworn personnel that respond to primarily traffic-related incidents not requiring

544-623: The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) and the Jacksonville Seaport Authority , effective October 1, 2001. The JAA is controlled by a seven-member Board of Directors. Three are appointed by the Mayor of Jacksonville , and four are selected by the Florida Governor . Board members are limited to two consecutive terms of four years. The board meets monthly in open meetings. Day-to-day operations are handled by

576-427: The authority, which announced a major public relations campaign in late 2010 to bring attention to Jacksonville's airport system. The authority's logo was changed dramatically, as was the logo for all four airports, three of which were renamed. The websites for all JAA entities were redesigned as well. Jacksonville Port Authority The Jacksonville Port Authority (JPA) also known by its brand name, JAXPORT ,

608-549: The beach cities have their own police departments as well. The first sheriff to be appointed in Jacksonville was James Dell in 1822 when Duval County was incorporated. A town ordinance in 1845 required all free males living in Jacksonville to participate in evening patrol duty. From 1865 to 1869 law enforcement was enforced by the continued occupation of the Union Army and t provost marshal and guard. A civilian Marshal

640-497: The city of Jacksonville kicked in $ 200,000 with the state DOT paying $ 250,000. JAXPORT facilities do not handle all the cargo moving over the St. Johns River. In fact, more than 20 maritime facilities in Jacksonville's harbor are owned and operated by other entities. These facilities include private dry docks , petroleum terminals, and military bases. The JPA does not operate or manage private boat marinas, water taxis , bridges, or

672-399: The full police powers of a sworn officer. The Sheriff's Office is divided into five departments, each sub-divided into divisions, sections, units, and squads. Each department is commanded by a director with the rank director of a department. Each division is commanded by a chief. The department and its sections are as follows. There are three divisions in this department, and is headed by

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704-431: The local maritime industry Jacksonville's maritime industry supports more than 65,000 employees. These include private sector jobs such as longshoremen, crane operators, truck drivers, warehouse workers, and others working in industries which rely on the port . Every year, imported and exported goods are shipped from more than 100 countries through the Jacksonville port. In this harbor, the Jacksonville Port Authority owns

736-545: The name of the new jurisdiction. The four other municipalities within Duval County retained their own police departments. However, the Baldwin city council voted to disband their police department by 2007; at midnight on March 13, 2006, the sheriff's office took over responsibility of police services. Starting in the late 1980s, the agency adopted the Glock 17 9×19mm pistol as their sidearm. The agency still issues Glock 17s as

768-460: The public highway system. JPA maintains these facilities and manages their overall use. As of October 2011, only JAXPORT security officers and off-duty members of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office are involved in handling calls for service on property owned by JAXPORT. The JPA is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. The Mayor of Jacksonville appoints four Board members, and the Florida Governor appoints three members. Each member serves

800-437: The right to operate out of the airport. This revenue funds the day-to-day operations so that public tax dollars are not required. For fiscal year 2010, they reported net income of $ 20.4 million and assets of $ 436.7 million. JAA also has its own airport security department that included 26 sworn officers in 2010. The JAA briefly considered disbanding its internal force in 2009, asking Sheriff John Rutherford for cost estimates if

832-480: The rules forced Williams to make a choice. Williams stated that his last day would be June 10. Undersheriff Pat Ivey was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to replace Williams, and was sworn in on June 11, 2022. A special election was held August 23. No candidate received 50% of the vote, so a runoff was held on November 8, 2022. T.K. Waters (R) beat Lakesha Burton (D) 55%-45% on the November 8th election. Waters

864-407: The sidearm. On June 2, 2022, Mike Williams announced his retirement a year prior to the end of his second term. He moved his residence to nearby Nassau County in 2021 despite a Jacksonville Charter rule that requires elected officials to live in Duval County. Williams considered filing suit to challenge the law but decided against it. Public criticism that the leader of law enforcement was violating

896-463: Was appointed as head of the department in 1871 along with the creation of the Captain of Police rank. The mayor appointed the captain who would then be confirmed by the city council. In 1887 the captain of police became known as chief of police. A new charter was also established in 1887 creating a board of police commissioners. The department was composed mostly of African Americans . House Bill No. 4

928-549: Was established in 1911. In 1967 a mandate was given by residents of Jacksonville and Duval County with 65 percent of the votes cast in favor of consolidating the city (Jacksonville Police Department) and county governments (Duval County Sheriff's Office). On October 1, 1968, the two governmental bodies were replaced with "a single unified government", the new organization, the Office of the Sheriff – Jacksonville Police, paralleled

960-475: Was no money available in the 2008 budget, JAXPORT took over operation of the ferry and lost half a million dollars each year, but used port revenue, not tax money, to underwrite the expense. The ferry service operator is Hornblower Marine Services. In 2012 JAXPORT announced that it would no longer be responsible for the ferry. In response, the city commission created the new St. Johns River Ferry Commission. JAXPORT agreed to contribute $ 200,000 toward operations,

992-481: Was passed by the Florida State Legislature allowing the Governor to abolish all offices in Jacksonville and to make new appointments to fill the vacancies. The police force in 1889 consisted of a chief, three officers and 24 patrolmen. The first patrol wagon, pulled by two horses, was used in 1895. In 1904, as the automobile became more popular, the speed limit was set at 6 miles per hour. The first automobile patrol car

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1024-514: Was sworn in on Sunday, November 20, 2022, in front of his church congregation. The JSO is headed by the sheriff , a Florida constitutional officer elected to a four-year term. By virtue of Jacksonville's consolidated city-county status, the sheriff combines the functions of police chief of Jacksonville and sheriff of Duval County. He is one of the few popularly elected police chiefs in the country. The sheriff appoints his own senior staff from Undersheriff to Assistant Chiefs. All sworn members of

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