The Orlando Police Department will soon have a new Police Chief – John Mina, a 23-year veteran of the police department.
Mina, 45, becomes the 38th police chief, succeeding Chief Paul Rooney who served nearly 28 years, including three as OPD head.
Over his 23-year career, Mina has worked in a variety of divisions including the West Patrol Division, the Criminal Investigations Division and the Drug Enforcement Division. He also served as Staff Director for the Chief of Police under former Chief Val Demings.
Mina also served as a member of the SWAT Team for 17 years and was the Team Commander.
Dyer praised the out-going Rooney saying that, over the last three years he launched a series of programs, including new domestic violence initiatives, enhanced outreach and support to the elderly and placed a new emphasis on officer safety and training.
The appointment of Chief Mina will go before the Orlando City Council on February 24, 2014 for confirmation.
