The Tavares Police Department comprises 30 sworn officers and 11 civilians providing full law enforcement functions. The department responds to approximately 23,000 calls serving over 12,500 residents and many more visitors. The department is deeply committed to community policing and the motto for the department is "people helping people". The mission of the Tavares Police Department is to work in partnership with the community, to protect life and property, solve neighborhood problems, and enhance the quality of life in our city.