The Pembroke Pines Police Department offers a range of law enforcement services. It operates the Citizens Police Academy, which is a 15-week program that provides an insight into the philosophy and operations of the department. The department s community affairs unit organizes various programs, including puppet shows, personal safety presentations, residential and business security surveys, and police and fire open house. Its dive team is responsible for search and recovery operations of several lakes and canals. The Pembroke Pines Police Department s property and evidence unit is responsible for control, storage and security of physical evidence and property that are collected by its employees. It is located in Pembroke Pines, Fla.