Explosive device found to be inert after evacuation of GPD headquarters
Press release from Gainesville Police Department
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A property owner brought a device that she found on her rental premises to the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) for identification. This item was accepted, and, upon further inspection with assistance from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad, it was identified as an inert explosive device.
In an abundance of caution, a security perimeter was established and GPD headquarters was temporarily evacuated while the device was examined. At no time were neighboring community members or businesses in danger. The evacuation has ended, and operations at the Gainesville Police
Department have resumed. The investigation is continuing.
We appreciate the assistance from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad.
Sounds like time for a community press release, if you suspect a thingy is some kind of explosive, DO NOT BRING IT TO GPD OR ASO, call and let them come get it. lol
There’s several inert officers there who could assist with traffic enforcement and panning abatement.
GPD is really trying to put their self on the map so damn stupid
Not to mention they’re spending my damn tax dollars like really they are not that important they just need to maintain our city and conduct their business like they get paid to do instead of extra b*******
Marie this is in response to your implication that sometimes instead of public safety, GPD has other motives. This is my anecdotal response.
Imagine what you can get away with as a City Manager or Mayor when you control the Police.
Statement on Political Interference in GPD Operations
It has become increasingly evident that Gainesville Police Department (GPD) is subject to undue political influence from Mayor Harvey Ward and City Manager Cynthia Curry. Unlike the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO), where the elected Sheriff answers solely to the citizens and state authorities, GPD Chief Moya is beholden to city officials who control his employment. This fundamental difference in oversight creates a system where political interests can take precedence over public safety and justice.
There are troubling indications that Mayor Ward and City Manager Curry are not only influencing Chief Moya’s decisions to the detriment of public safety and justice but also pressuring GPD officers to engage in specific actions for the sole purpose of avoiding litigation against the city. This type of backroom dealing undermines the integrity of law enforcement and raises serious ethical and legal concerns. When political figures use their influence to direct policing efforts based on liability concerns rather than public safety or justice, it erodes public trust and compromises the department’s ability to serve the community fairly.
The citizens of Gainesville deserve a police force that operates independently of political maneuvering. Transparency and accountability must be the standard, not selective enforcement based on political calculations. If these concerns continue to surface, further investigation—whether through public records requests, media scrutiny, or legal action—may be necessary to ensure that GPD serves the people, not the political interests of a few.