Captain Al Wofford
District Commander

Lt. Patrick Murphy
District Lieutenant

Tallahassee FHP Station
2100 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
(850)410-3046

Franklin County has a population of 11,057 and encompasses an area of 545 square miles. Franklin county was established in 1832 and in honor of the great Statesman Benjamin Franklin. Places of interest are the Fort Gadsden State Historical Site, St. George Island State Park, and the John Gorrie State Museum. The Florida Highway Patrol currently has five State Trooper positions assigned to the county.

Gadsden County has a population of 45,078 and encompasses an area of 508 square miles. Gadsden county was established in 1823 and named in honor of James Gadsden, Aide-de-camp to General Andrew Jackson in the Florida Campaign of 1818. Places of interest are Lake Seminole and Lake Talquin, and the art galleries and antique shops in the city of Havana. The Florida Highway Patrol currently has six State Trooper positions assigned to the county.

Jefferson County has a population of 12,902 and encompasses an area of 598 square miles. Jefferson county was established in 1827 and named in honor of President Thomas Jefferson, who during his presidency, visited relatives that lived in the county. Places of interest are the Monticello Opera House, Jefferson County Kennel Club and the various ante-bellum plantations and mansions in the area. The Florida Highway Patrol currently has six State Trooper positions assigned to the county.

Leon County is the most populated county in our troop. Leon County has a population of 239,052 and encompasses an area of 671 square miles. Leon county was established in 1824 and named in honor of Ponce De Leon, founder of Florida. This location provides a lot of unique opportunities for the FHP to interact and work with many of the other state agencies that have headquarters in the capital city.

Madison County has a population of 18,733 and encompasses an area of 692 square miles. Madison County was established in 1827 and named in honor of President James Madison. Places of interest are the Wardlaw-Smith-Goza Mansion Conference Center and the Treasures of Madison County Museum. The Florida Highway Patrol currently has seven State Trooper positions assigned to the county.

Liberty County has a population of 7,021 and encompasses an area of 835 square miles. Liberty County was established in 1855 and named in honor of our forefathers pursuit of liberty. Places of interest are the Appalachicola National Forest and Toryea State Park. The Florida Highway Patrol currently has five State Trooper positions assigned to the county.

Taylor County has a population of 19,256 and encompasses an area of 1,042 square miles. Taylor County was established in 1856 and named in honor of President Zachary Taylor. Places of interest are the Forest Capital State Museum and numerous recreational and photographic opportunities. The Florida Highway Patrol currently has six State Trooper positions assigned to the county.

Wakulla County has a population of 23,800 and encompasses an area of 607 square miles. Wakulla County was established in 1843 and the origin of it's name is unknown. Places of interest are the Ochlockonee River State Park, the Wakulla Springs State Park and the St. Mark Wildlife Refuge. The Florida Highway Patrol currently has five State Trooper positions assigned to the county.