[10] A limited-access freeway, The Orlando-Port Canaveral Beachline, runs through the northern section of the municipality from I-95 to the city's eastern limits in the middle of the Indian River.

Because this approximate five-mile stretch lies within city limits, the Cocoa Police also act as a highway patrol, conducting traffic enforcement and responding to all motor vehicle collisions.

Brightline constructed the first high-speed rail in Florida, which runs through the north of the city, along the aforementioned Beachline Freeway.

As described by the agency, the Cocoa Police Department is subdivided into the following divisions:[13] Although sworn members of the Cocoa Police Department have primary jurisdiction within the incorporated municipal limits of the city, Florida state statute permits law enforcement agencies to enter into mutual aid agreements with each other.

The mutual aid agreement also permits off-duty law enforcement actions, in conjunction with departmental policies.

Sworn officers of the Cocoa Police Department of the rank of lieutenant and below have the option of joining a labor union.

The salary of the town marshal was $40 per month ($1,303 in 2021 dollars), plus $1 ($33) per conviction of a civil infraction that was paid in full by the offender.

[23] In May 1929, it was reported by local media that the department purchased its first motorized vehicle, a Ford "Touring Car" with the words "Police-City of Cocoa" painted on the sides.

Prior to the start of the Great Depression in 1929, the salary of the police chief was $200 per month ($3,156 in 2021 dollars) and $140 ($2,209) for the night patrolman.

Department records described the lieutenant "was shot with his own service revolver in an apparent accidental self-inflicted incident.

[24] Specifically, this policing theory involves a policy of relationship-building which is proactive, responsive, and highly personal between the residents and government officials.

The national organization website describes its mission is to "... [promote] the prevention of juvenile crime and violence by building relationships among kids, cops, and community through positive engagement".

The combined efforts of the program provide disenfranchised youth with mentoring, counseling (from licensed clinical social workers), a structured learning environment, breakfast and lunch, and field trips to local venues such as swimming facilities, museums, and parks.

Participants are bussed to the theme park, chaparoned by police officer volunteers and social workers throughout the day.

Upon completion, Walmart staff and volunteers wrap all the purchased items and place them into a large bag for the children to bring home to their families.

[32] The Cocoa Police Department, like many other American law enforcement agencies, is para-military in nature and its personnel is sub-divided into a ranked hierarchy.

Officers may not want to work in an administrative capacity, but may instead choose to make lateral moves to specialized units, and complete their career.

Other vehicles used by the command staff and the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) are unmarked of various colors, although still containing two-way radio communications, siren, and interior emergency-vehicle red and/or blue lighting.

In keeping with cultural trends, the agency also has a specialty patrol car emblazoned with multi-colored puzzle pieces, in support of persons afflicted with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The unique wrapping was sponsored by a local organization that specializes in the treatment and scholastic education of youth afflicted with the disorder.

A "Motors" sub-unit is for members who are also certified as a motorcycle operator, and utilize the Harley-Davidson Police Electraglide which contains the Milwaukee-Eight 114 cu.

The agency also has a marine unit, responsible for water rescue, maritime law enforcement, and special water-borne events.

The unit currently has one watercraft, acquired from the US Coast Guard, via the Law Enforcement Support Office's 1033 Program.

The marine unit responds to natural disasters, BUI, personal health and hazards, or assisting other agencies (e.g., FWC, Brevard County Sheriff's Office, or the Coast Guard).

In early 2020, members from the Cocoa Police K9 Unit were flown to California to compete in episodes of a reality show competition, America's Top Dog.

An agency K9 named "Bear" and his handler, Officer Dan Rhoades, won an episode and advanced to the finals.