Pensacola's Finest Foundation

10/22/2026

In response to the tragic passing of Det. Angela Nieto, a fund has been established to assist her children during this terrible time. Please donate at: https://fop71pensacola.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVHTC1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4LrqOEOF7J3cgKoIvnp_nnC5DoXgOzFbyFHhN4-dN10NzCh3Q0W9eA9-vZUw_aem_KbMwzL8e5Bk6uAoa8N99rQ

10/19/2026

Dear Lord,

What an incredibly difficult challenge we all face with the loss of Angela. Her children and family face the greatest challenge. Her work family faces a different challenge. A challenge we all struggle with understanding. Angela was a person that had a servant’s heart. She always showed compassion and kindness. She demonstrated a love for “thy neighbor”.

I pray that you will bring comfort to those that are here on Earth, lost and trying to understand why her time with all of us had to come to an end. I pray for the man that was with her. He deserves forgiveness and your loving kindness. I pray he seeks it and finds it. I pray others will give it to him.

I pray that through this tragedy all that are affected by it find your peace and comfort. I pray that they understand that her death was not a punishment and that they seek you Lord to bring them understanding.

I walked over to her cubicle today and looked at the pictures of her and her loved ones that she had posted at her desk and then I noticed a bracelet near her computer that had the Bible verse of John 3:16 on it. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

I knew in that moment that you were letting me know that Angela had a relationship with you Lord and that she did not perish and that she lives on with you. Thank you for that moment.

Angela you are missed greatly by all of us. Thank you Lord for blessing all of us with her being a part of our lives. I have no doubt that when she stood before you Jesus that you said to her, “ Well done, good and faithful servant”.

Lt. Dylan Stackpole
Pensacola Police Department

10/15/2026

We mourn the loss of Detective Angela Nieto, who passed away last night. She loved her community, her department, and her family. Angela, you will be missed.

Also, pray for her fellow officers who responded to this crash only to find that their sister was a victim. They will carry that burden forever.

10/14/2026

He holds the distinction of being the only Pensacola Police non-employee to be suspended from police duties.

If he was hired to commemorate your birthday, you never forgot it.

He was the balloon man in the small, glorious village that was Cordova Mall in the 80’s.

If you were ever involved in your neighborhood watch, he was there too, decked out in his one-of-a-kind Neighborhood Watch uniform supplied by the PPD.

If you were a cop working the long, hot Fourth of July events downtown, he brought you food and a cold drink.

If you were ever in need of a lesson in empathy, Ivan seemed to show up.

Some say that it was in the mid-1960’s when Ivan made his presence known to the PPD. As a teenager, he would pull cars over on his bicycle and issue them “citations” for whatever offense they may have committed. The Pensacola Police officers in his neighborhood dissuaded him from this activity for a whole host of reasons, but primarily because they recognized an innocent soul that just wanted to belong.

And that is how Ivan Levine became a fixture in the Pensacola Police Department. Three generations of officers looked out for Ivan, included him when they could, and treated him like a kid brother.

One night, I was sitting alone at Waffle House working on a domestic violence report. It was a bad one, and I was having trouble with my faith in the human race. Ivan came in and sat down across from me. To be honest, I really didn’t want any company. He started peppering me with questions, and I gave short answers, hoping he would let me document this goat rope and get on with my night. Ivan didn’t take the hint, which was one of his attributes, and got me talking. After a few minutes, he said, “They were lucky it was you.” Ivan went on to explain why, and that has stuck with me some thirty years later.

So, Ivan, thank you for being a friend, for being a distraction, and for offering a young cop some perspective.

He will be missed by the entire Pensacola Police Department family, his Seville Quarter family, and thousands of people he made laugh over the years.

Ivan’s Celebration of Life will be held at Seville Quarter on Monday, October 26, at 3 pm. This may be the closest Pensacola has ever had to a State Funeral.

10/08/2026

09/21/2026

Seventy-one years ago, and the job hasn’t changed much while also advancing light years. No amount of technology can replace a good cop doing a good job.

09/16/2026

This town, man. Yeah, it is a generous bunch of folks, and we’ve told you about them before, but they just keep coming.

Back in February, at the Pensacola’s Finest’s Gala and Awards Ceremony, Pensacola Police Department Officer Heather Dekle told the gathered crowd how the PFF helped defray some of the travel costs when her daughter was seriously injured in a dog attack.

Officer Dekle explained that when they rushed her daughter to Atlanta for emergency surgery, the PFF was already depositing funds in her bank account to make certain that Dekle could concentrate on caring for her daughter, not fretting about how she was going to pay for an unknown number of hotel stays or meals.

Well, sitting in that gathered crowd was Jon Fay, a retired Navy Commander and former Executive Officer of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. He was moved by Officer Dekle’s story and the generosity of the Pensacola’s Finest Foundation. He was especially impressed by the tenacity of a little girl who was blinded in one eye and endured multiple surgeries to correct the damage done.

What did Jon Fay do? He arranged a special trip for Dekle’s daughter to see the Blue Angels fly. Calls were made, strings were pulled, and favors cashed in.

Last week, Dekle and her daughter were treated to the VIP experience at NAS Pensacola. They were able to get up close and personal with the team, and a little girl who’s had a bit of a rough go had a great day.

Oh, and it gets better, my friend. Hanto + Clarke General Contractors (Don Hanto being the President of the PFF) bought lunch for everyone involved. Jet fuel and BBQ is quite the pairing.

Like I said. This town. This quirky, stubborn, and incredibly generous town supports their police and little girls who don’t give up.

If you’d like to be part of this mission, visit us at Pensacolasfinestfoundation.org/take-action.

08/27/2026

Does everyone remember that puppy we rescued last year? The one we adopted out of an animal neglect situation? The one we affectionately called "Pfui"?

In honor of National Dog Day, we are pleased to officially introduce K9 Redden. After a year spent doing general puppy and specialized police training, K9 Redden has passed his certification and is now serving the City of Pensacola with his handler Officer Michael Potts. He is assigned to the Patrol Division and is dual certified in detection and apprehension.

And "Redden"? It's Dutch for "to rescue" or "to save". Just as we rescued him, we hope throughout his career he is utilized to save others.

So please join us in officially welcoming K9 Redden to service.



We thank Pensacola's Finest Foundation for their continued support of our K9 Unit and recognize Emerald Shores Humane Society for their work in the rescue community.

07/30/2026

We will see you all there on Tuesday!!

07/22/2026

Yes, they’re firefighters, but they’re OUR firefighters. Help them out.