Margate Service Aide Recognized for Long Career

by David Volz March 20, 2025

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Erin Pope, longtime service aid for Margate was honored at Wednesday’s meeting. {David Volz}

The Margate Commission recognized Erin Pope during the March 19 meeting for 25 years of service as a community service aide.

According to the presentation, Pope has been the longest-serving community service aide in the city’s history. She recently became an evidence technician and plans to stay in the Margate police department for at least five more years. Pope, a non-sworn officer, has worked alongside sworn officers.

“I have been involved in many traffic situations. When I deal with an accident, I have to remember that for the people involved, this is one of the worst days of their lives,” said Pope.

Pope said she is concerned that there is less respect for law enforcement than when she began her career. “I have enjoyed my job and like interacting with our new chief. He wants our input,” she said.

Pope has a son, Miles, who is 17, and a daughter, Ella, who is 15. They both attend J.P. Taravella High School.

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.