Tampa Police Department to Host Quarterly Awards Ceremony
The Tampa Police Department will host its quarterly awards ceremony at the Tampa Convention Center on Thursday, September 17, 2026, to honor officers, professional staff, and community members for acts of heroism, bravery, or kindness.

Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 15, 2026 — The Tampa Police Department is scheduled to host its quarterly awards ceremony on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The event will take place at the Tampa Convention Center.
The primary purpose of this ceremony is to recognize and honor individuals for their significant contributions. Awards will be presented to members of the Tampa Police Department, including its officers and professional staff. Additionally, the department will also acknowledge community members who have demonstrated exceptional actions.
The criteria for receiving an award are focused on recognizing acts of heroism, bravery, or kindness. These awards aim to celebrate individuals who have gone above and beyond in their service to the community or in upholding the values of public safety and civic responsibility.
Details regarding specific honorees, the number of awards to be presented, or the precise nature of the acts of heroism, bravery, or kindness were not provided in the summary. The schedule for the day’s events and the specific timing of the ceremony within the Tampa Convention Center were also not specified.
This quarterly event serves as an important opportunity for the Tampa Police Department to foster community relations and highlight the positive impact made by both its personnel and the public they serve. Further information regarding attendance or nomination processes was not made available.
Story summarized from the original created by Eddy Durkin (Police Department) on www.tampa.gov, see more information here.