Road Patrol is the largest bureau in the department and is divided into four (4)patrol divisions each of which is commanded by a Police Commander. Each division is responsible for patrolling the 100-plus square miles that make up the City of North Port and consists of two squads with two Sergeants and a minimum of twelve (12) officers. The squads currently work 12-hour shifts and are instrumental in providing for a safe community.
Road Patrol embraces a temporal model of responsibility and accountability with Division “A” and “B” making up our day shift coverage while Divisions “C” and “D” provide our night shift coverage ensuring our citizens and visitors receive police service 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for a total of 365 days per year.
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Commander Scott Miranda, Day Shift Watch Commander
sMiranda@northportpdfl.gov
Commander Scott Miranda began his law enforcement career in 1998 in the State of Massachusetts. Commander Miranda started with the Massachusetts Department of Correction where he worked at various prisons in various positions. He then went on to work for the City of New Beford Police Department. Commander Miranda was hired by the North Port Police Department in 2005. During his career with North Port he has worked several positions to include Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Officer in Charge, and Patrol Sergeant. Prior to being promoted to Commander, he was the sergeant over the Community and Youth Services Division. Commander Miranda has an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Excelsior University and an Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership and Workforce Development from the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy.
Commander Eric Sineath, Day Shift Watch Commander
esineath@northportpdfl.gov
Commander Sineath began his law enforcement career in 2006. Prior to relocating to North Port, Commander Sineath worked with the State of Florida, Department of Insurance conducting Workers’ Compensation Fraud investigations. During his tenure with the North Port Police Department, Commander Sineath has served in the capacity of Field Training Officer, Traffic Homicide Investigator, Background Investigator, Officer In Charge and Patrol Sergeant. Commander Sineath was the Sergeant in charge of the Training Unit for over three years and still holds state instructor certifications for Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Defensive Driving, and First Aid. He spent four years in the Detective Unit where he investigated Property Crimes, White Collar Crimes and Major Crimes, a member of the Special Response Team and Commander of Youth and Community Services. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree of Criminology from Florida State University and earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of South Florida.
Commander Jeff Pasler, Night Shift Watch Commander
jpasler@northportpdfl.gov
Watch Commander Pasler began his law enforcement career in 1997 with the Punta Gorda Police Department as a patrol officer. A year later in 1998 he joined the North Port Police Department and has worked his way up the ranks. With the department Commander Pasler has honorably served the community as a Patrol Officer, a member of the Traffic Neighborhood Stabilization Unit and a Traffic Homicide Investigator, a Criminal Investigations Detective, Special Investigations Detective, Detective Sergeant of Special Investigations, Detective Sergeant of Criminal Investigations and currently serves as Patrol Division Commander over Bravo & Delta Squads. Commander Pasler has served on many special task forces and has sat on a variety of local and state boards whose focus is outreach and bettering the community. Commander Pasler currently serves on the State Board as the 2nd Vice President for the Florida Narcotic Officer’s Association. Along with being a High Liability Instructor Commander Pasler currently instructs at the Criminal Justice Academy and various other agencies. Along with his many accomplishments Commander Pasler has received numerous accolades and awards from the Department, City, County Sheriff and Governor. Commander Pasler is proud to call North Port his home.
Commander Jason Brownie, Night Shift Watch Commander
jbrownie@northportpdfl.gov
Commander Jason Brownie began his law enforcement career in 2008 with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office before coming to the North Port Police Department in 2013. During his career, he has served as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Criminal Investigations Detective, Background Investigator, Fraud Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant and now, Police Commander. Commander Brownie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Hodges University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Cybercrime from the University of South Florida.