Florida is notoriously famous for reckless driving and theme parks and beaches. When those things collide, you increase the risk of car accidents and pedestrian danger. With spring break, Daylight Savings, and increasingly-relaxed COVID-19 restrictions, the Sunshine State is clouded over by the perfect traffic storm. Local law enforcement agencies from Osceola, Seminole, and … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Watch: Orlando Police Department Community Programs
There are moments as citizens of Orlando where we feel we’ve done it all. From Disney World theme parks to a walk around Lake Eola, we’ve probably exhausted all the possible options of doing something new. While that seems to be the case, the good news is that there is always going to be a place or some activity in Orlando we have yet to visit or do. If you still believe … [Read more...]
Behind the Scene: Community Meeting With Commissioner Jim Gray
On Monday, March 19, Orlando City Commissioner Jim Gray held a community meeting at the Lakehouse in Laureate Park. Orlando Fire Department, Green Works, Orlando Health, and OUC were present to answer questions. More than 60 residents were in attendance, with standing room only. The meeting gave attendees an opportunity to hear what’s going on in the city. Before … [Read more...]
City of Orlando and Orlando Police Department Begin Second-Phase Pilot to Further Test Facial Recognition Technology
The City of Orlando along with the Orlando Police Department (OPD) have expanded their dedication to keeping residents of Central Florida safe with their recent exploration into facial recognition technology. “The objective is to determine if this technology would reliably allow law enforcement to locate specific identifiable dangerous threats as they move around the city … [Read more...]
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Announces New Police Chief Orlando Rolan
Mayor Buddy Dyer swore in the new police chief of Orlando, Deputy Chief Orlando Rolon, a 25-year veteran of the Orlando Police Department, on Oct. 29 as the 39th chief of the agency. Rolan replaced Chief John Mina who is retiring in order to focus on becoming the Orange County sheriff. Mina’s retirement will be effective Dec. 1. “I want to say thank you, Mayor Dyer, for this … [Read more...]