Manatee County officials joined Sheriff Rick Wells and members of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office recently to celebrate the opening of a new 5,000-square-foot Special Enforcement Division substation in Lakewood Ranch, marking another investment in public safety and the resources needed to serve the community.
The new facility will serve as the primary home for the Sheriff’s Office Selective Enforcement Division (SED), providing dedicated workspace for specialized law enforcement personnel and strengthening the department’s presence in eastern Manatee County.
“As our community continues to grow, we need to make sure our deputies and specialized teams have the space and resources to do their jobs effectively,” said Wells. “This facility gives our teams a place to work together, coordinate operations, and better serve the people of Manatee County. It’s an increased presence we’ve needed in east Manatee County, and it puts us in a better position to meet the demands of our community.”…