Smith has served as OPD’s high risk incident commander since 2016, leading SWAT, crisis negotiations and emergency response services for the crisis intervention team. He currently serves as commander of the Patrol Services Bureau.
May 11, 2022
“We would like to congratulate [Trooper] Schuck for her extreme act of bravery and courage as her quick actions prevented what could have been a tragic situation.” said Marcia Ferranto, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
May 10, 2022
"Methamphetamine does not discriminate [and] neither do we," Sheriff A.J. Smith wrote on the office's Facebook. "It does not matter who you are – no one is immune or exempt."
April 27, 2022
"Deputy Puzynski climbed the outside balconies & mom handed baby down to him," Orange County SO wrote on Twitter.
April 26, 2022
“If somebody’s breaking into your house, you’re more than welcome to shoot them in Santa Rosa County, and we prefer that you do actually. Whoever that was, you’re not in trouble," the sheriff said.
April 25, 2022
Police say this started at the Circle K as a 911 call from a woman locked inside a bathroom. She said her boyfriend had roughed her up. When the officer arrived, investigators say the boyfriend, 24-year-old Calvin Brockington, got out of his car and opened fire.
April 21, 2022
“When I get out of the car, I can hear him yelling for me, hey I’m on fire, I need help,” said Deputy Garrett Parrish. “So I get over there, he’s lodged in the car pretty good. His seat belt was wrapped around his neck and his shoulder.”
April 7, 2022
“Careful review of the case has determined that there is insufficient proof to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that Marioneaux knew that he was firing at a police officer. Knowledge is an essential element of the offense."
March 25, 2022
Despite being stabbed and suffering a severe injury, Deputy Colangelo chased after Day while applying pressure to his wound, authorities said.
March 24, 2022
“I was in the Marines, I did the police academy and this is the toughest battles I’ve ever had," he said in January after the transplant.
March 24, 2022
“Chief Lynn was a stabilizing figure last year during a period of transition for this department,” Lagerbloom said. “He has the respect and support of the command staff and the rank and file. I reached out and asked if he’d be willing to come out of retirement, and thankfully, he said yes. “
March 23, 2022
Several drivers who witnessed the assault pulled over onto the shoulder and ran to help as the trooper managed to tackle the subject to the ground.
March 21, 2022
Former chief Larry Scirotto is firing back. “The EEOC report is a report built on hearsay, there is no testimony, there is no transcript, there is no audio,” he said.
March 7, 2022
Loyd was found guilty on five charges, including first-degree murder, in the shooting death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton outside of a Walmart in January 2017 while he was on the run for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, in December 2016.
March 4, 2022
“After further evaluating Chief Morales’ performance during the first 100 days, I am extremely confident that he is eminently qualified, respected and admired by many and will continue to do a great job as Chief for the Police Department,” City Manager Art Noriega said.
March 2, 2022
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