Early history The department was founded on July 19, 1821, by Gen.
Andrew Jackson, who had appointed city constable (policeman) to keep order within the city. On July 17, Jackson had entered Pensacola to accept the territory of East and West Florida for the United States. The following day, he established the government within the city. The history of the Pensacola Police Department goes back to the finding of Pensacola led by Tristan De Luna. When De Luna was establishing Pensacola with more than a 1,500 people they needed protection from future invaders and any other possible threats, so they built
Fort Barrancas. The establishment did not last long because of the hurricanes that hit the area. Many tried to re-establish what was the settlement of De Luna. In 1692 Admiral Andre de Pez claimed the area that was known by the Native Americans as Panzacola. The Spanish fought for this area and was claimed by the Spanish, French, and English (all in separate times of history). Later on
Fort Pickens and Fort San Miguel was established. ==Canine unit==