Press release from Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and Gainesville Police Department

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Today, Sheriff Emery Gainey and Gainesville Police Chief Lonnie Scott and their respective command staffs held a joint meeting to discuss ways their respective agencies could work together and build strong partnerships. By cooperating and sharing resources and technology, the agencies are able to better serve the community collaboratively. They also agreed to continue to work together to rebuild and foster new relationships and foster open communications to better assist each other and the community.

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“I believe that our neighbors are best served when we work together collaboratively to provide for the Public Safety. Those that threaten our community are keenly aware of the inefficiencies of law enforcement miscommunications and distrust. Today, the Gainesville Police Department and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office proudly proclaim that we will work in unity with our community and other law enforcement agencies to keep those we serve safe,” said Chief Scott

“Creating pathways to stronger communications and using our shared resources, we will be able to serve our communities more effectively and keep all citizens safe. Working together will make both our agencies stronger,” said Sheriff Gainey.