"Since law enforcement agencies began partnering with citizens through community policing, we've seen significant drops in crime rates."
- John Ashcroft

Lt. George Koder, Clearwater Police Department

Lt. George Koder is a 17-year veteran of the Clearwater Police Department. In his current role, Lt. Koder supervises the Special Investigations Division, which includes Intelligence, Narcotics, and Crime Analysis.

His previous assignments include the Office of Professional Standards and the largest patrol district with five community-policing substations. Lt. Koder earned his Bachelors Degree in Public Safety Management from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida and has served as a Military Police Officer in the United States Marine Corp.