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LEADING FROM THE FRONT: Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith makes it his duty to spend at least one night a week riding and working alongside his officers. "If you're Chief of Police and you just punch in 8 to 5, you're doing a disservice to the community and the job you're trying to do," says Chief Eric Smith. We recently rode along with the Chief on one of his night shifts to learn more about why he believes this leadership model is vital for the department and the city OPD works to protect and se

The Orlando Police Department is releasing body camera video of the officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 22, 2025, near West Amelia Street and Chatham Avenue. At approximately 3:40 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance between roommates. While talking with the roommates involved in the dispute, the suspect, who appeared to be sleeping in Luminary Green Park, charged at officers with an edged weapon, later identified as a pair of scissors. Officers gave multiple commands for the

The Orlando Police Department is releasing body camera video of an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 221 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL on March 1, 2025. At approximately 2:42 a.m., officers responded to 221 East Colonial Drive in reference to a suspicious person reported to be beating on a victim’s door while possibly armed with a gun. Upon arrival at the studio workspace apartment, which was not intended for living purposes, officers met with the victim, located a few doors down. As