TPD Officer Recognized as Florida's Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year

October 24, 2025

The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is proud to announce that Officer Carl "Tony" Carlson has been selected as the Florida Crime Prevention Association's (FCPA) Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year for 2025. The award, which will be presented during the annual FCPA Crime Prevention Conference, honors a Florida law enforcement professional for outstanding performance and contributions in the field of crime prevention over the past year.

Officer Carlson has dedicated 27 years of total service to the citizens of Tallahassee, including the last two years with TPD's Crime Prevention and Community Relations Unit. In his current role, he oversees crime prevention and neighborhood engagement activities for the Northwest District of Tallahassee, coordinating with residents, community organizations and local businesses to foster safer communities.

He serves as the head liaison for more than 20 neighborhood crime watch associations and over 50 homeowner's associations, providing security surveys, safety education and community support. Officer Carlson also leads several department-wide initiatives, including the Child Safety Seat Installation Program, Drug and Alcohol Awareness Presentations and the Blanket Trespass Warning Letter Program for local businesses and residents. In addition, he is a certified Florida Crime Prevention Practitioner, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) specialist and a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) instructor.

"Officer Carlson's commitment to proactive policing and community partnership reflects the very best of what we stand for at TPD and our motto: Here for You," said Chief Lawrence Revell. "His leadership in crime prevention and dedication to the safety of our neighborhoods exemplify the professionalism, service and excellence our officers bring to this city every day. We are incredibly proud to see his hard work recognized at the state level."

The Tallahassee Police Department congratulates Officer Carlson on this well-deserved honor and thanks him for his continued service and leadership in crime prevention throughout our community.