941.743.1200
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Mission: To serve and protect the citizens of Charlotte County through leadership, teamwork, and exceptional services.
Charlotte County Public Safety comprises Fire & EMS, Fire Prevention, Animal Control, Radio Communications, and the Public Safety Training Center. The department utilizes a highly skilled workforce to provide services to protect life and property, mitigate hazards, and respond to emergencies.
April 1, 2026 7:54 am
Charlotte County is implementing school zone speed enforcement cameras to enhance safety. The warning phase of the program ended March 31. Violators will receive a citation notice by mail if caught speeding.
March 23, 2026 11:40 am
The warning phase of the school zone speed enforcement program will end March 31, 2026. Beginning April 1, 2026, violators will receive a citation notice by mail if caught speeding.
Feb. 18, 2026 8:55 am
Charlotte County is implementing school zone speed enforcement cameras to enhance safety. The first phase of the program will go live on Feb. 27, 2026.
