Former Orlando police chief reacts to video of child handcuffed by Oviedo officers
Former Orlando police Chief Orlando Rolรณn is reacting to body-camera video that shows a 9-year-old who was handcuffed by Oviedo officers earlier this year.
Orange County sees 3rd shooting scare in 3 weeks; bad actors capitalize on fear, police say
Orange County saw its third shooting scare in as many weeks at a theme park on Saturday and local government and law enforcement officials suspect bad actors are seeking to scare people.
Teen accused in porn case may be charged with threatening to kill Orlando police
Police in Orlando say theyโve arrested a teen from Virginia accused of inappropriately messaging a 13-year-old girl online and threatening to kill officers.
Florida officer dies after crash with suspect during chase
A Tallahassee police officer died Wednesday after a crash with a man accused of shooting three members of his own family, according to a joint release from the Tallahassee Police Department and the Leon County Sheriffโs Office.
Police ID man who died in shootout with officer outside Olive Garden in Orlando
A man is dead after an officer-related shooting Saturday night outside of an Olive Garden on Conroy Road, Orlando police said.
National Police Week: Central Florida officials visit DC, pay homage to fallen officers
Scores of law enforcement officers from across the country have made the trip to Washington D.C. for observances of National Police Week.
Orlando mayor names Eric Smith cityโs new police chief
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced Deputy Chief Eric Smith is set to take over the leadership of the cityโs police department following the announcement of Chief Orlando Rolรณnโs retirement after serving three years in the position.
Orlando police chief announces retirement in letter to mayorโs office
Orlando Chief of Police Orlando Rolรณn submitted his resignation letter to the mayorโs office Wednesday after approximately four years in the position.
Orange County ceremony honors law enforcement members killed in line of duty
Orange County law enforcement held their yearly ceremony on Tuesday, honoring members of law enforcement killed in the line of duty in the past year.
Jefe de Policรญa de Orlando dona 15 carros de patrulla a policรญa en ciudad de Puerto Rico
El jefe de la Policรญa de Orlando, Orlando Rolรณn, llegรณ a Puerto Rico con 15 carros de patrulla para donarlos al Departamento de Policรญa de la Ciudad de Ponce el jueves como gesto de apoyo para ayudar la isla en sus esfuerzos de recuperaciรณn.
Orlando police chief donates 15 new patrol cars to city in Puerto Rico
The visit and donations are part of OPDโs ongoing commitment to help the island recover from the lingering impacts of recent earthquakes and Hurricane Marรญaโs passing in 2017, the release said.
Man set up Facebook livestream before attacking Orlando officers with brick, police say
Two officers were attacked in downtown Orlando by a man after he set up a camera to livestream the incident on Facebook, according to the Orlando Police Department.
โAnother level:โ Orlando police detail 53 fentanyl arrests
The Orlando Police Department discussed Friday morning a nine-month investigation dubbed โOperation Good Callโ that resulted in the arrests of 53 fentanyl dealers.
โOur hero:โ Fallen Orlando police Officer Kevin Valencia honored at funeral
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Tears were shed and stories were shared as Orlando police Officer Kevin Valencia was honored and remembered Wednesday at his funeral. His wife, Meghan Valencia, spoke as did Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolรณn, Valenciaโs coworkers and friends during a ceremony that lasted for several hours. Officer William Thomas from the Orlando Police Department said he never expected to be speaking at Valenciaโs funeral. RIGHT NOW: @OrlandoPDChief speaking at fallen officerโs Kevin Valenciaโs funeral: โHe was a leader who put the needs of others before his own.โ pic.twitter.com/yiKkjqMJVa โ Jerry Askin (@JerryAskinNews6) March 24, 2021He added that Valencia was a family man above all. Before the ceremony began at First Baptist Orlando, the hearse carrying Valenciaโs body arrived and the Orlando Police Department performed a tribute.
โTheyโre responding to the unknown:โ Orlando police chief reminds of officersโ sacrifices after Colorado mass shooting
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Across the country, flags are at half-staff in honor of the victims of a deadly mass shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday. [TRENDING: โTragedy and nightmare:โ 10 killed in Colorado | Fla. woman who coughed on cancer patients could face jail time | AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in vaccine trial]AdOrlando Police Chief Orlando Rolรณn is reacting to the tragedy. https://t.co/4NxhmiBTJ2 โ Chief Orlando Rolรณn (@OrlandoPDChief) March 23, 2021He said what happened in Boulder is devastating all the way around, but is also an example of the sacrifice made by officers daily. He said his department has made changes especially after the Pulse Nightclub Shooting in Orlando and the shooting in Las Vegas. Thereโs now a growing memorial outside of the Orlando Police Department in Valenciaโs honor.
Turnout lower than expected as FEMA COVID-19 vaccine site opens in Orlando
The Orlando FEMA site is one of four opening in the state, with the others being in Miami, Jacksonville and Tampa. The site will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day and is expected to remain open for at least eight weeks, according to the Orlando Police Department. [TRENDING: Massive fire breaks out at Orlando condo complex | 6 Dr. Seuss books canceled | Shaq, the big-time wrestler]AdLt. Col. We can see people lining up outside @fema mass vaccination site at Valencia College West Campus. He said more than 100 Orlando officers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past year and said they are particularly vulnerable because they canโt always social distance or wear masks.
Hereโs your chance to tell Orlando police how you feel about them
ORANDO, Fla. โ A police consulting group will be taking comments from people Monday night on how Orlando police officers interact with their community. โWeโre looking at every potential interaction with the police in the Orlando community and we want to make sure we understand peopleโs perceptions and their interactions with the police,โ Bowman said. Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolรณn welcomes the review. โThe City of Orlando has opted to bring them in to evaluate us, although there is not that level of a concern for the Orlando Police Department,โ Rolรณn said. The consulting group will hold another virtual meeting seeking comments on Wednesday.
Certain downtown Orlando bars could get a lot of traffic this Halloween weekend amid COVID-19 pandemic
ORLANDO, Fla. โ City officials announced they will allow open containers in some high traffic areas on Saturday. โI didnโt think there was going to be an event until next year, to be honest with you,โ Green said. โYou have to be alert, you have to assume that everyone has the virus,โ Dr. Pino said. During a news conference, Mayor Jerry Demings said Orlando police and the city have partnered to ensure the safety of bar owners and patrons. Mayor Demings said ambassadors will be downtown and in communication with bar, owners to ensure they are following best practices.
Open containers will be allowed in certain areas of downtown Orlando Halloween weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. โ In order to keep large crowds from gathering inside bars during what could be a busy Halloween weekend, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said open containers of alcohol will be allowed in certain high-traffic areas of downtown Orlando. Rolรณn said open containers will be allowed on the streets and sidewalks within the perimeter, not in parking garages or surface parking lots. Both Chatmon and Rolรณn said allowing open containers within a certain area of downtown will create more space for people to spread out. โThe intent here is to not have everybody inside the establishments elbow to elbow, but to allow them to walk around freely in those specific defined areas,โ Rolรณn said. There will also be increased security downtown with Orlando police officers, uniformed security and the ambassadors.
Hereโs how the City of Orlando plans to address racial inequality
ORLANDO, Fla. โ On Wednesday, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and city commissioners joined Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolรณn to jumpstart a new trust initiative to address racial inequality in The City Beautiful. The Community Trust and Equity Initiative is Central Floridaโs next phase of action, city leaders said. โThere are elements of law enforcement that should not be into law enforcement. There are elements in law enforcement that we should not let into law enforcement,โ Nelson said. Community engagement and input will be critical in the initiative and the city is encouraging Orlando residents to visit orlando.gov/equity to sign up for updates and learn about future opportunities.
Orlando officials lift 8 p.m. curfew in downtown Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced Saturday that the 8 p.m. curfew in downtown Orlando will be lifted Sunday. Officials had originally decided to enforce the 8 p.m. curfew in downtown Orlando as demonstrations swept throughout the streets. According to officials, the 10 p.m. citywide curfew remains in effect until further notice. During a news conference, Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolรณn said a majority of the protest and demonstrations that take place in the city are peaceful. READ MORE: 8 p.m. curfew announced in downtown Orlando as George Floyd protests continue
Not social distancing? Orlando police will hand out Stay-At-Home flyers to violators
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolรณn said on Tuesday his officers have been seeing people out and about while the stay-at-home order is still in effect in Orange County. "What's sad is that someone will always push the limit that enforces our hand and potentially take some sort of enforcement action," Rolรณn said. The flyers explain in English and in Spanish the Stay-At-Home guidelines and what residents can and cannot do. โThe point here is that obviously the City of Orlando is doing an amazing job to try and keep everyone informed. The chief mentioned the executive order is not about arresting people but rather educating the community during this time.
Kidnapping suspect shot by Orlando police officer, chief says
ORLANDO, Fla. โ An Orlando police officer shot a kidnapping suspect at a shopping center on West Colonial Drive Wednesday morning, Orlando police Chief Orlando Rolรณn said. Police said the shooting happened at 2124 West Colonial Drive in the Western Way Shopping Center parking lot. Investigators are interviewing the second suspect in the vehicle involved in the kidnapping and the kidnapping victim, who were both unharmed. The Orlando Police Department later identified the officer who shot Billings as Officer Kyle Medvetz, who was hired by the department in 2013. De'Angelo Stephenson (Orange County Jail)Rolรณn said the sergeant who saw the kidnapping was not the officer who shot the suspect.
From sweet treat citations to snakes in custody, Central Floridaโs first responders do it all
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Central Florida's first responders are some of the best and the work they do that goes beyond what their job description requires of them is proof. (Image: Orlando Police Department)Once a member of the Orlando Police Department, always a member of the Orlando Police Department. Of course, the proclamation was presented to Van Scoyoc during his birthday celebration. [MORE: Central Florida man lives out dream of being EMT for Orlando Fire Department | After 40 minutes of CPR, Clermont father's life is saved]See? Their work is never done, yet that doesn't seem to stop Central Florida's first responders from going the extra mile.