Tallahassee Police Historical Foundation

Herbert Coleman and Chief Frank Stoutamire, circa 1960s

Honoring Our Past

The Tallahassee Police Historical Foundation was founded in 2022 by retired TPD members to honor the brave people who devoted their lives to upholding justice, safety, and security within the Tallahassee community. It is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to collecting police memorabilia, historical artifacts, and personal mementos that tell the story of how Tallahassee's Police Department has grown and changed throughout the years.

Working Toward Tomorrow

TPHF works to create exhibits that foster positive relationships with the community and highlight the diverse functions of the Tallahassee Police Department since it was formed in 1826. Our latest project is a 1,200 square feet museum in the new police station. This museum will preserve the past, honor exceptional service, and help us all look forward to a safer and brighter future for our city.

Charlie Brooks, Mitt Paul, and Mack Gandy; 1968

Your Help Matters

We need help from the community to raise funds for the museum and add more memorabilia to each exhibit. If you have photos, artifacts, uniforms, articles, accessories, reports, or old documents you would like to donate or loan for display, please contact us. We truly appreciate your generosity and would love to share the stories you hold dear with future generations.

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Projects & Goals

Your generous donation makes it possible for TPHF to honor law enforcement employees who served the Tallahassee community. Your involvement helps us reach the following goals:

Maintaining and preserving archival collections
Improvements and new exhibit installations
Supporting educational and research initiatives
Web hosting & developing online virtual museum
General operating expenses (not salaries)
Development of computerized inventory system
Funding special exhibitions and programs
Purchase and restoration of historic police vehicles

Manley Woodson and Fred Lee in the 1960s

Make a Donation Today

If you would like to support the Tallahassee Police Historical Foundation and Museum you may contribute a one-time donation online via PayPal or set up a recurring monthly or quarterly gift donation. To donate via check please contact TPHF.

Please make checks payable to the Tallahassee Police Historical Foundation. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email info@thetphf.org or contact Steve Gauding, President of TPHF at 850-251-7143.

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Joe Brannon, Barry Bumgarner, Joe Gandy, Alvin Anderson
Dianne Anderson, Jeanine Gauding, Sandra Harrison
not pictured - Steve Gauding, Ray Runo, Donna Brown

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Our Platinum Sponsors

The Tallahassee Police Historical Foundation is thankful to our sponsors for their support. It is an honor to have their help preserving this collection of invaluable archives.