Public Safety Initiative

City Council has approved a comprehensive three-year Public Safety Initiative to increase fire and police personnel by 11 percent, and add additional personnel to patrol our parks and recreational facilities.  This multi-year proposal will strengthen our police force, putting 75 additional officers on our streets to patrol our neighborhoods, making Orlando one of if not the, highest ranking cities in the nation for the number of officers per thousand citizens.  

The Orlando Police Department has developed a three-point approach  based on the best practices that have proven successful in other cities.  The department's three-point approach includes:

• Enforcement: Proactive tactical efforts based on crime statistics,

• Education: Community outreach initiatives, and;

• Engagement: How you can make a difference to create safe and livable neighborhoods.   

Watch the Mayor's Public Safety Announcement (Real Video Format)