On December 7, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 6 City Commissioner Samuel B. Ings and Police Chief Val Demings will celebrate the enhanced City of Orlando Police Department Substation on International Drive. The substation will serve the visitors, residents and businesses in the International Drive area in the City of Orlando.
The substation is part of Mayor Dyer’s continuing commitment to public safety and his multi-million dollar Public Safety Initiative launched in 2006, the Orlando Police Department has bolstered the number of officers on the streets, added new substations throughout the City and invested in tools, training and technology. Since 2006, there has been a drastic reduction in crime, with the latest statistics through 2009 showing violent crime overall is down 34% and homicides are down 49%.
WHO:
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
District 6 City Commissioner Samuel B. Ings
Orlando Police Chief Val Demings
Members of the Orlando Police Department
Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association President Rich Maladecki
WHEN:
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
12:30 p.m.
WHERE:
International Drive City of Orlando Police Department Substation
6731 South Kirkman Road
