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‘Working with our community partners:’ Orlando police launch Homeless Intervention Unit
Read full article: ‘Working with our community partners:’ Orlando police launch Homeless Intervention UnitAfter a new state law went into effect last month criminalizing sleeping on public streets, some law enforcement agencies found themselves in a tough spot: When they enforce the law and make the homeless move along, typically the homeless just move somewhere else.
‘Where do we go from here?:’ Oviedo voters again reject tax hike to fund aging police headquarters
Read full article: ‘Where do we go from here?:’ Oviedo voters again reject tax hike to fund aging police headquartersOn election night, 59% of voters in Oviedo said "no" to a tax hike to replace an aging police headquarters.
Grand jury clears ex-Holly Hill police chief amid sexual assault allegations
Read full article: Grand jury clears ex-Holly Hill police chief amid sexual assault allegationsA Volusia County grand jury decided not to charge the former police chief of the Holly Hill Police Department after multiple sexual assault allegations within the department.
Florida Highway Patrol Orlando trooper shares Dominican culture, accomplishments in law enforcement
Read full article: Florida Highway Patrol Orlando trooper shares Dominican culture, accomplishments in law enforcementFor Migdalisis “Miggy” Garcia, being a Florida Highway Patrol trooper is more than just a job.
Flagler County’s new drug detection device can detect trace amounts, different substances at once
Read full article: Flagler County’s new drug detection device can detect trace amounts, different substances at onceDeputies in Flagler County have a new drug detection device aimed at keeping them safe and helping them catch criminals quickly.
UCF team offers psychological first aid for Lake County deputies after ambush attack
Read full article: UCF team offers psychological first aid for Lake County deputies after ambush attackA team from UCF RESTORES is helping through their Critical Incident Response efforts which provides psychological first aid to first responders after traumatic events.
Port Orange officer undergoes emergency eye surgery after altercation during arrest
Read full article: Port Orange officer undergoes emergency eye surgery after altercation during arrestA Port Orange police officer is recovering after undergoing emergency eye surgery for an injury they received while arresting a burglary suspect on Saturday, according to a news release.
Illegal shoulder parking continues at Orlando International Airport, despite police enforcement
Read full article: Illegal shoulder parking continues at Orlando International Airport, despite police enforcementNews 6 first exposed the problem in November with footage of dozens of drivers parking illegally on the shoulders of Jeff Fuqua Boulevard.
How ‘Brady’ lists help prosecutors track police misconduct
Read full article: How ‘Brady’ lists help prosecutors track police misconductWhen a law enforcement officer who has been accused of untruthfulness or other misconduct is preparing to testify at a criminal trial, prosecutors have a constitutional duty to notify the defendant about the officer's background.
‘I love this job:’ Orlando police 2023 Officer of the Year shares passion for career in law enforcement
Read full article: ‘I love this job:’ Orlando police 2023 Officer of the Year shares passion for career in law enforcementIt’s easy to see the passion the Orlando Police Department’s 2023 Officer of the Year has for serving the community.
3rd time a charm? Oviedo city council debate latest tax hike to replace aging police headquarters
Read full article: 3rd time a charm? Oviedo city council debate latest tax hike to replace aging police headquartersMonday evening, Oviedo city leaders will begin a contentious debate for a third time over asking voters for millions of dollars to build a new police station
Report accuses former Holly Hill police chief of sexual harassment, misconduct
Read full article: Report accuses former Holly Hill police chief of sexual harassment, misconductAn investigation by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office revealed allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct involving several high-ranking Holly Hill police officials, including the police chief.
Kissimmee police officer relieved of duty, accused of soliciting minor for nude photos
Read full article: Kissimmee police officer relieved of duty, accused of soliciting minor for nude photosA Kissimmee police officer has been relieved of duty and was arrested, accused of “soliciting a minor for nude photographs in exchange for payment,” according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and Kissimmee Police Department.
Holly Hill hires new police chief amid misconduct investigation
Read full article: Holly Hill hires new police chief amid misconduct investigationHolly Hill city officials announced they have hired a new police chief after a monthslong investigation conducted by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office into the department has concluded.
Opposite of what Florida police chief expected: Speed cameras issue 1,300 tickets in 5 weeks
Read full article: Opposite of what Florida police chief expected: Speed cameras issue 1,300 tickets in 5 weeksThe Chief of Police in Lake County's Eustis, the first-ever city in Florida to install speed cameras in a school zone and send out tickets, got a surprise after activating the cameras on April 3.
911 video calling catches car thief, protects Flagler County deputies
Read full article: 911 video calling catches car thief, protects Flagler County deputiesFlagler County Sheriff Rick Staly revealed "Prepared Live," a software that 911 dispatchers use to access callers' cell phone cameras, has been utilized by Flagler County dispatchers 149 times since the Sheriff's Office purchased it in February 2023.
Ocala police officer seriously injured in crash working to fully return to police force
Read full article: Ocala police officer seriously injured in crash working to fully return to police forceAfter being seriously injured in a crash involving a hit-and-run suspect, an Ocala police sergeant is making it his mission to fully return to the police force.
Ocoee appoints Ogburn to permanent police chief role
Read full article: Ocoee appoints Ogburn to permanent police chief roleVincent Ogburn Sr., who has been serving as acting police chief ever since his predecessor was fired last year, will now take over the role permanently, the city announced Thursday.
Grand jury clears Orlando police officer who shot, killed man in downtown
Read full article: Grand jury clears Orlando police officer who shot, killed man in downtownA grand jury cleared an Orlando police officer who shot and killed a man in downtown Orlando last summer, according to the state attorney’s office.
Facial recognition technology used to solve crimes in Central Florida
Read full article: Facial recognition technology used to solve crimes in Central FloridaWhen an Orange County woman returned home from a shopping trip shortly before Christmas in 2021, she was unaware someone standing outside her house may have been watching her through the windows.
Private jet was short on approach to Virginia runway when it crashed, killing 5, police say
Read full article: Private jet was short on approach to Virginia runway when it crashed, killing 5, police sayVirginia State Police say a small private jet was short on its approach to a rural airport’s runway when it struck trees and crashed into a hillside and burned, killing all five people aboard.
First woman to join Seminole County Sheriff’s Office dive team inspiring others to follow suit
Read full article: First woman to join Seminole County Sheriff’s Office dive team inspiring others to follow suitJennifer Mead knew early on she wanted to join the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Underwater Search and Recovery Unit.
‘We need to do better:’ New FDLE program helps first responders deal with trauma
Read full article: ‘We need to do better:’ New FDLE program helps first responders deal with traumaOn Tuesday, FDLE and other law enforcement officials presented their solution, the first-ever Post Critical Incident Seminar. This week they will host 35 officers and their families for three days of counseling and peer support, free of charge.
Alzheimer’s training for law enforcement officers OK’d by Florida House
Read full article: Alzheimer’s training for law enforcement officers OK’d by Florida HouseThe state would have to provide training to law enforcement officers on how to interact with people who have Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia under a bill the Florida House approved.
Volusia sheriff worries new Ring Doorbell policy could slow investigations
Read full article: Volusia sheriff worries new Ring Doorbell policy could slow investigationsIf you have a Ring Doorbell, who can access your footage will be changing. Amazon, the company that owns the video doorbell system, is going to stop allowing police departments to request video from users.
Your Florida Daily: Teacher accused of taping sex with former student, Orlando Magic to retire Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 32
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Teacher accused of taping sex with former student, Orlando Magic to retire Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 32Marie-Jo Gordo was just indicted by a federal grand jury.
Florida police union vows to push for new laws after Marsy’s law ruling
Read full article: Florida police union vows to push for new laws after Marsy’s law rulingThe largest union representing Florida’s law enforcement officers is vowing to get the state’s laws changed after the Florida Supreme Court ruled this week that a 2018 constitutional amendment expanding crime victims’ rights does not guarantee protection of the victim’s name.
Marsy’s Law doesn’t protect anyone’s name, including law enforcement, Florida Supreme Court rules
Read full article: Marsy’s Law doesn’t protect anyone’s name, including law enforcement, Florida Supreme Court rulesA Florida constitutional amendment may protect a victim of crime’s information, but that does not include their name and that goes for law enforcement too, the Florida Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday.
Marion deputy resigns after investigation into ‘inappropriate contact’ with females
Read full article: Marion deputy resigns after investigation into ‘inappropriate contact’ with femalesA Marion County sheriff’s deputy has resigned amid an investigation into two instances where he’s accused of inappropriately contacting a female, including a teenage girl.
Orlando Magic focus on law enforcement, mental health. Here’s how to help
Read full article: Orlando Magic focus on law enforcement, mental health. Here’s how to helpFor the past seven years, Orlando Police Officer Rick Fink has relived his experiences being one of the first on scene at the Pulse Nightclub massacre.
Career Criminal Unit makes sure Volusia sex predators, offenders follow the rules
Read full article: Career Criminal Unit makes sure Volusia sex predators, offenders follow the rulesAt any given moment, Volusia County is home to upwards of 1,000 registered sex offenders and 150 sexual predators. Some of them are branded with the offender/predator designation for life; some are on probation.
Sanford’s online crime reporting makes police aware of unreported crime
Read full article: Sanford’s online crime reporting makes police aware of unreported crimeThe Sanford Police Department’s new online crime reporting tool is getting results, making the police aware of crimes they might never have found out about and enabling investigators to get started on a case immediately.
Florida police investigating brutality accusations after arrest video of man with bloody face goes viral
Read full article: Florida police investigating brutality accusations after arrest video of man with bloody face goes viralThe Jacksonville Sheriff Office is now investigating the officers involved in viral incident that shows a handcuffed man with swollen eyes and a bloody face sitting on the ground after what appears to be a violent encounter with police.
Man shot in confrontation with Marion County deputies, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Man shot in confrontation with Marion County deputies, sheriff’s office saysA man was injured Wednesday morning in a deputy-involved shooting near Dunnellon, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Belleview police officer accused of using meth, unlawfully accessing work database, chief says
Read full article: Belleview police officer accused of using meth, unlawfully accessing work database, chief saysBelleview police said one of their officers faces charges after methamphetamine was found at his home.
‘All I do is raids:’ Man accused of impersonating US Marshal in Marion County
Read full article: ‘All I do is raids:’ Man accused of impersonating US Marshal in Marion CountyA 52-year-old man faces multiple charges after he impersonated a U.S. Marshal, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
‘People feel like police aren’t humans:’ Orlando Police Officer of the Year says relating to community is key
Read full article: ‘People feel like police aren’t humans:’ Orlando Police Officer of the Year says relating to community is keyOrlando Police Officer Kelvin Wilson-Bey discusses his approach to policing.
WATCH: Bodycam shows on-duty Orlando officer drive off after deputy pulls him over
Read full article: WATCH: Bodycam shows on-duty Orlando officer drive off after deputy pulls him overAn Orlando police officer has been relieved of duty after video showed him being pulled over for speeding in Seminole County and leaving a traffic stop.
‘All hands on deck:’ Volusia deputies start new role patrolling beaches
Read full article: ‘All hands on deck:’ Volusia deputies start new role patrolling beachesThere was a big shift Friday in who patrols the beach in Volusia County. Just the day before, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law that took immediate effect that says all unincorporated areas in a county now fall under the sheriff’s office.
More body cameras coming for Osceola County deputies, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: More body cameras coming for Osceola County deputies, sheriff’s office sayshe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says they plan to issue more body-worn cameras to their deputies this year. A spokesperson for Sheriff Marcos Lopez says that since taking office, he has ensured all members on patrol have body cameras, but there are other scenarios where sworn personnel are on the job without this equipment.
Insider extra: Casselberry police exceed national average in number of female officers
Read full article: Insider extra: Casselberry police exceed national average in number of female officersThe Casselberry Police Department represents the changing face of law enforcement – the department now has a staff comprised of 32%, nearly 1 in 3.
Sheriff’s deputy and suspect killed in Minnesota shootout
Read full article: Sheriff’s deputy and suspect killed in Minnesota shootoutOne sheriff's deputy died on his 44th birthday and two other law enforcement officers were injured after a shootout in west-central Minnesota on Saturday night that also killed the suspect in a domestic assault call.
WATCH: ‘Solutionaries: What should I do if I’m pulled over by police?’ | How citizens and law enforcement are reducing violent encounters
Read full article: WATCH: ‘Solutionaries: What should I do if I’m pulled over by police?’ | How citizens and law enforcement are reducing violent encountersJoin us for Solutionaries every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. on News 6.
Amid public feud, Worrell, Mina debate youth violence solutions at Orlando lunch
Read full article: Amid public feud, Worrell, Mina debate youth violence solutions at Orlando lunchA discussion about violence among teenagers took place Monday amid a recent spate of gun violence, a string of deadly shootings in Pine Hills and an onoing public feud between two of Orange County’s top criminal justice officials.
‘Gave the ultimate gift today:’ Orange County sheriff’s deputy dies, donates organs
Read full article: ‘Gave the ultimate gift today:’ Orange County sheriff’s deputy dies, donates organsAn Orange County deputy hospitalized after suffering a serious brain injury has died, but not before donating his organs, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida State Attorney Worrell defends prosecutions amid public criticisms
Read full article: Florida State Attorney Worrell defends prosecutions amid public criticismsFollowing a shooting rampage that left three people dead in Pine Hills in February, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez have spoken out against Worrell.
Federal judge rules jail staff didn’t violate Gregory Edwards’ rights in 2018 jail death
Read full article: Federal judge rules jail staff didn’t violate Gregory Edwards’ rights in 2018 jail deathA federal judge has dismissed portions of a lawsuit against Sheriff Wayne Ivey and others in the 2018 death of U.S. Army combat veteran Gregory Edwards in the Brevard County jail, tossing out claims that the force used to subdue Edwards violated his constitutional rights, according to our News 6 partners at Florida Today.
Spring breakers, law enforcement flock to New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: Spring breakers, law enforcement flock to New Smyrna BeachBy Friday afternoon, the spring breakers had already made their way to Flagler Avenue but this year, they were met by dozens more law enforcement officers than they may have seen in years past.
‘Start by believing:’ UCF police sex assault detective learned from mistakes, teaches others
Read full article: ‘Start by believing:’ UCF police sex assault detective learned from mistakes, teaches othersWhen it comes to sex crimes, the University of Central Florida Police Department doesn’t mince words: victims come first.
Orlando officer who responded to Pulse shooting creates support program for fellow officers
Read full article: Orlando officer who responded to Pulse shooting creates support program for fellow officersRick Fink decided to take matters into his own hands and create the Officer Support Initiative to provide mental health resources to fellow officers.
Masked gunman robs, sexually attacks 2 women at Orange County bus stop, deputies say
Read full article: Masked gunman robs, sexually attacks 2 women at Orange County bus stop, deputies sayDeputies in Orange County are looking for a man who allegedly robbed and sexually attacked women in separate incidents at the same bus stop.
Flagler County man who fended off shooting suspect receives life-saving award
Read full article: Flagler County man who fended off shooting suspect receives life-saving awardPaul Ibelli was honored by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, credited with fighting off a shooter last November in a nightclub.
Rappelling first responders spread Christmas cheer at Orlando children’s hospital
Read full article: Rappelling first responders spread Christmas cheer at Orlando children’s hospitalAll hands were on the roof AdventHealth for Children on Tuesday as Santa and his elves suited up and dropped off the Walt Disney Pavilion.
Children receive Christmas gifts in Orlando Police Department’s “Shop with a Super Cop” event
Read full article: Children receive Christmas gifts in Orlando Police Department’s “Shop with a Super Cop” eventThe Orlando Police Department held its “Shop with a Super Cop” event, which allows elementary to middle school-age students from Orange County to spend time with an Orlando Police Officer while buying toys from their holiday wish list.
Family’s attorney speaks out after video shows deputy shoot man to death
Read full article: Family’s attorney speaks out after video shows deputy shoot man to deathThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office release video Friday that captured the moment a deputy opened fire, killing 28-year-old Bryan Richardson.
Supreme Court rules out suing police for Miranda violations
Read full article: Supreme Court rules out suing police for Miranda violationsThe Supreme Court has ruled law enforcement officers can’t be sued for money damages when they violate the rights of criminal suspects by failing to provide the familiar Miranda warning before questioning them.
Former Florida law enforcement agent discusses response to school shootings
Read full article: Former Florida law enforcement agent discusses response to school shootingsFollowing the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 students and two adults dead, News 6 reached out to a professor at Florida Gulf Coast University for information on how law enforcement might handle a school shooting.
Tactical deputies not exempt from body camera policy, Osceola Sheriff’s documents reveal
Read full article: Tactical deputies not exempt from body camera policy, Osceola Sheriff’s documents revealThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office released its body camera policy Tuesday evening, nearly a week after News 6 requested the policy.
Ghost guns, untraceable by law enforcement, pose safety issues, firearms experts say
Read full article: Ghost guns, untraceable by law enforcement, pose safety issues, firearms experts sayThe Bureau of Alchohol, Firearms, Tabacco and Explosives reports from 2016 to 2020, approximately 23,906 unserialized firearms were reported to have been recovered by law enforcement from potential crime scenes.
Should officers shoot to incapacitate? Central Florida, Georgia law enforcement leaders discuss
Read full article: Should officers shoot to incapacitate? Central Florida, Georgia law enforcement leaders discussNews 6 spent the last year researching and reporting on fatal police shootings, not just across Central Florida, but around the U.S.
3 years after Orange Avenue speeding study, Winter Park residents still waiting for results
Read full article: 3 years after Orange Avenue speeding study, Winter Park residents still waiting for resultsThree years after the Florida Department of Transportation released a study aimed at reducing speeding on North Orange Avenue near Winter Park, no construction has started and the state is still waiting for partial funding, according to a News 6 investigation.
Local law enforcement agencies reveal successful recruitment tactics as applicant pool declines
Read full article: Local law enforcement agencies reveal successful recruitment tactics as applicant pool declinesSocial unrest, negative headlines, COVID-19: those are just some of the things local sheriffs and chiefs listed when News 6 asked them about recruitment troubles.