[citation needed] On July 17, Jackson had entered Pensacola to accept the territory of East and West Florida for the United States.

When De Luna was establishing Pensacola with more than a 1,500 people they needed protection from future invaders and any other possible threats, so they built Fort Barrancas.

In 1692 Admiral Andre de Pez claimed the area that was known by the Native Americans as Panzacola.

The current chief of police, Eric Randall, assumed the role on June 14, 2021, and prior to being hired in Pensacola, Chief Randall was the assistant chief of police at Newport News, Virginia, Police Department.

Retired chief of police Tommi Lyter took over the roll of chief deputy for Escambia County Sheriff's Office on January 5, 2021.