Police Captain
Michael Koch

Captain Michael Koch began his law enforcement career with the Port Richey Police Department in January 1998 as an on-call/part-time dispatcher and, shortly after, a part-time patrol officer.  He continued rising through the ranks as a Corporal, Sergeant, and finally Captain by 2017. During his employment with the agency, Captain Koch has served as Marine Patrol and Communications Supervisor, the lead Traffic Homicide Investigator, K-9 Handler, and a cross-designated U.S. Customs Officer in the Blue Lightning Task Force. Having obtained his Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice and served more than 25 years with the agency, Captain Koch provides administrative support with a working knowledge of the general agency operations and his previous roles, guiding the agency toward progress.