Orlando Police Department officers remain committed to keeping the City of Orlando safe with ongoing crime and gun violence fears from residents. Recently, OPD celebrated that while on the beat, the Foxtrot Alpha Mids squad has made 6,753 proactive encounters, which the police department classifies as self-initiated.
Those encounters led to 229 arrests, with OPD reporting 3 for attempted murder, 1 for human trafficking, and 6 for drug trafficking. The OPD squad also seized 37 firearms:
As crime and violence remain as problems for Orlando residents, Mayor Buddy Dyer has failed to adequately address the issue. That’s making the problem worse for both residents and local police.
Orlando police remind the community, “if you see something, say something” by calling the anonymous tip line Central Florida Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS (8477).
