For residents of Fort Myers, change has been rapid and continuous within the local community. One area of the community that has been affected by this change is our local law enforcement.
Captain Roger Valdivia with the Fort Myers Police Department has a 33-year career in law enforcement and was able to speak about change over the past three decades, the past year, and upcoming changes expected in 2026 and beyond.
One of the biggest changes: technology.
Technology has redefined policing from public perception to prosecution. The addition of body cameras and in-car video has increased documentation and changed the landscape of law enforcement…