Cottondale Police Department
Cottondale, FloridaOur Mission
It is the mission of the Cottondale Police Department to protect life and property, uphold the law, reduce crime, and foster strong community policing partnerships with the people we serve.
Our Vision
We will accomplish our mission by remaining proactive in our partnerships with the community, enforcement of the law, training, and commitment to excel as an organization. We will continue to strive for the Cottondale Police Department to be known for its fairness, integrity, and honesty.
The City of Cottondale, FL, is now accepting resumes for the Chief of Police position. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing law enforcement operations while also actively serving the community through patrol and engagement.
Richard D Carley
Police Chief Resigned 4/10/2026
Chief Richard Carley has been in law enforcement approximately 28 years with around 35 years in public safety. Within this time, he served as a shift lieutenant for the Immokalee Fire Control District, road patrol deputy, road patrol sergeant, and agricultural crimes investigator. Carley has achieved goals as a field training officer, law enforcement instructor, SRU member, and vice president of the Florida Agricultural Crimes Unit. Chief Carley is a father to four children and a husband to his wife of 19 years. The family enjoys hunting, fishing, working their property, and good family time. Of course, the best times are being bombarded by the grandchildren. They have lived in the panhandle area for about 12 years now and look forward to many more.
Andrew Roedel
Corporal - Acting Chief of Police
Meet Andrew Roedel of the Cottondale Police Department, who started his career in law enforcement as a dispatcher with the Marianna Police Department back in 1998. Moving up through the ranks to the final position of Staff Sergeant. (patrol division). As his career evolved, he attained the highest rank of Sergeant (patrol devision) at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. Now approching 24 yrs as an officer, Roedel says, he has always had a passion for helping people, serving in the community, and building positive relationships with the citizens.
We are here for you
Contact Us
Emergency
Dial 911
Dispatch An Officer
Call 850.482.9634
Information
Call 850.352.4361
Cottondale Cares
Signing up will allow an officer to conduct wellness checks on elders. Joining is easy, complete the application and turn into the Cottondale City Hall.
