Mission Statement

The mission of the Vero Beach Police Department is to reduce the number and frequency of all degrees of criminal behavior, motor vehicle collisions, and all other incidents which negatively impact the safety, security, and life quality of the citizens of Vero Beach.


To accomplish the above through application of the most effective police technology available to the Department and the incorporation of management principles and other resources proven to be the most conducive to the mission's success.


To diligently work to minimize the cumulative cost of operation without compromising the department's ability or desire to provide quality service which transcends community expectations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Vero Beach Florida -"Where the Tropics Begin"

The City of Vero Beach is a political subdivision of the State of Florida. The City was originally incorporated in 1919 as the City of Vero. In 1925, the City of Vero was re-incorporated as the City of Vero Beach and was transferred from St. Lucie County to Indian River County. The City of Vero Beach consists of 13.1 square miles and is located about 190 miles south of Jacksonville and 135 miles north of Miami on Florida's east coast. The City's population is currently estimated at 18,160. The City of Vero Beach serves as its county seat, and is under a Council-Manager form of government. The five members of the City Council are elected to overlapping terms of two years. The City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk are appointed by the City Council. Vero Beach is a full-service City. All traditional city services such as police, public works, and recreation are provided. In addition, the City of Vero Beach operates an electric generation plant, electrical distribution system, water and sewer plants, solid waste collection department, airport and marina. The City of Vero Beach strives to provide you with important and helpful information on City services, and we hope you will visit our site often.

Important Information

The Vero Beach Police Department has estimated that approximately thirty percent of their non- emergency calls for police assistance originate from outside the city limits. Many of these calls are from callers who are unfamiliar with the Vero Beach City Limits. Many of our customers have a Vero Beach address and receive service from the Vero Beach Utilities; however they reside in Indian River County. If you pay property taxes to the City of Beach, you are resident of the City of Vero Beach. If you pay property taxes to Indian River County, you are a resident of Indian River County. To ensure prompt law enforcement, fire, and E.M.S. assistance, the following numbers are provided:

All callers may call 911 for all police, fire, and ambulance EMERGENCIES.

Residents of the City of Vero Beach: see map
Vero Beach Police Department: 978-4600 (non-emergency)

Residents of Unincorporated Areas of Indian River County: see map
Indian River County Sheriff’s Department: 569-6700 (non-emergency)
Indian River County Animal Control: 266-3485