Chief Demings started the Police Academy in 1983. She was elected Class President and later received the Board of Trustees Award for overall excellence. She has worked many assignments throughout her career, including the West Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Division, Crime Prevention Division, Explorer and Cadet Unit, Public Information Office, Internal Affairs, and the Airport Division. She has served as the Commander of Special Operations where she managed special events, dignitary protection, traffic enforcement, traffic homicide, marine patrol, the K-9 and Vehicles for Hire Units, and the Reserve and Auxiliary Units. Chief Demings was appointed by Mayor Dyer to serve as Chief of Police for the City of Orlando on December 17, 2007.
In addition to her regular job assignments, Chief Demings served 12 years on the Crisis Negotiation Team, Commander of the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team and Executive Vice President of the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police. She completed the Southern Police Institute Command Officer’s Development Course and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Chief Demings is involved in dozens of civic and social service activities and is the founder of Operation Positive Direction, a youth mentoring program. Chief Demings is hereby recognized with 25 years of valuable service to the city and residents of Orlando.
Mr. Byron Brooks, Chief Administrative Officer presented Chief Demings with her 25-year tenure award.
