Throughout her career, Lieutenant Charzetta Felton has exemplified exceptional leadership and dedication to the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) and her broader community. Citing her “servant heart,” Lt. Felton’s long-held desire to help others led her to pursue a career in policing. Known for her positive outlook and drive to connect with her community, Lt. Felton has left an indelible impact through her work. 

For more than 14 years, the Florida State University graduate has showcased a consistent trajectory of growth and impactful service with wide-ranging roles serving as dispatcher, patrol officer, field training officer, property crimes and special victims detective, sergeant in her department’s Burglary Crimes Unit, and finally as a lieutenant overseeing the Community Service Techs, Tallahassee Emergency Assessment Mobile Unit, and K-9 Units within the TPD’s Operational Support Branch. Her commitment to agency shines through in her drive to identify training opportunities and opportunities for process improvements; as one example, she worked with the clerk’s office to streamline the e-warrants system, saving valuable time for the court system and detectives. 

Lt. Felton has participated in community outreach through numerous organizations, including the North Florida Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); Law and Your Community Presentations; Big Brothers Big Sisters of America; and the D.E.F.Y. mentoring program, among others. Lt. Felton’s commitment to service is further evidenced by her participation in several prestigious programs such as the New Public Servant Initiative and the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, where she represented her department in discussions regarding the City of Tallahassee’s responses to mental health crises.

“My motivation is rooted in the fulfillment and satisfaction I derive from making a positive impact on the lives of others.”