The Lauderhill Police Department is responsible for providing law enforcement services to our city of 8.3 square miles and 71,693 residents. The Department has an authorized strength of 120 sworn officers and 29 civilian support staff. Members of our department are loyal and dedicated employees willing to serve the needs of our community.

Lauderhill is a culturally rich community, considered by many to be the most culturally diverse in South Florida.

Our officers are trained to not only handle calls for service, but to research and identify the causes of the problems and empowered to seek solutions. By forming partnerships and working with the community to solve problems, our officers are very successful in solving the quality of life issues that directly affect the lives of our citizens.

Positive steps are in progress to continue our quest to become one of the most efficient law enforcement agencies in providing service to our community.

Chief Pachnek served twenty-seven years with the Boca Raton Police Department rising through the ranks to the position of Deputy Chief of Police. The Chief's experience is complimented by his having earned a Bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree from Nova Southeastern University in Criminal Justice. Chief Pachnek is a graduate of Northwestern University's Staff and Command School, the Senior Management Institute for Police (Boston), and the Florida Chief Executive Course. In addition, Chief Pachnek has authored various articles in professional journals. In addition, Chief Pachnek has been a Team Leader for the CFA for several years and the Chief of the Lauderhill Police Department since 2001.