About two weeks back I had contacted them regarding a personal matter and had shown up just fine and our interactions were tolerable until one of the officers had stated he “recognized me” and proceeded to state that “first it’s this person and now it’s this one” following that he also stated “when are we going to stop coming here” speaking with his female partner or second officer on the scene their attitude became biased and rude towards my friend and I even though I have no recollection of ever meeting these officers before let alone their audacity to start acting extremely rude and biased when their job title is anything but that. I know I can say for sure I have lost respect for temple terrace police or these two officers in general. Mind you that I had no idea what they had been talking about when they were saying these things to me because frankly I have only contacted them twice so none of this adds up. Poor service, nothing done about a complaint, they might as well find another job if they can’t be respectful or be understanding.
So today it is raining and the stop signals are not working at 56th and Busch Blvd about 7:30p-8pm. 2 officers are parked at the light one on 56 and one on Bullard Pkwy sitting in their cars, playing with their phones instead of directing traffic like they should be. That is not Protect and serve.
If I could give this please department no stars I would this is the most fishy Police department I have ever in my life have dealt with Hillsborough county is one of the best police departments that I know in the state of Florida and when it comes to Temple terrace police department they can't even answer questions that you try asking saying they don't know the answers to them
I will start by saying I normally I wish I didn't have interactions with Temple Terrace PD. I used to live in Temple Terrace and I've always felt judged or that the department was insanely rude when I had questions and quite recently I might add, and I always like to see the bright side or good in people. Well, my car broke down in the middle of the road on Busch Boulevard and it was pouring down rain. In no time, I see the flashing lights and I was like of all places my car could've broken down. Not Temple Terrace. I was greeted by Officer Headley. Who asked what the issue was and I told him it just stalled. Understanding that his main objective is to keep the street safe but he went a step further. Instead of waiting in his vehicle for a tow assist (I've had that before in TT), he assisted me in moving my vehicle over out of harm's way and in the pouring rain mind you. He made sure I was okay and if I needed additional assistance before he left. He truly made my day and allowed me to see a different side of the department. I wish they hire more like him. He was truly pleasant and really nice. I hope the department sees this review and pass it on. Thank you again, Officer Headley.
My car was broken into overnight and upon discovering it I called to file a report. An officer was dispatched very quickly. Officer Doug was very friendly and seemed very knowledgeable of the neighborhood. I know it its unlikey for this type of common crime to be resolved, but I will say my interaction with Temple Terrace police was a very positive one.
