Surfside Police Department

The Surfside Police Department faced an unimaginable test of service on June 24, 2021, when Champlain Towers South partially collapsed, claiming 98 lives. In the immediate aftermath, Surfside officers responded alongside fire rescue, personnel and local, state, and federal agencies as a massive search, rescue, and recovery operation began. Officers helped secure the surrounding area, manage traffic and access, support emergency operations, and continue protecting the community facing one of the most devastating tragedies in its history.