Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida We serve and protect 1.4 million Orange County residents and 75 million annual visitors.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Use of Social Media Sites
If a social media site used by the Orange County Sheriff's Office allows for comments to be posted by the public, OCSO reserves the right to edit or remove content based on the criteria listed below. The purpose of any Sheriff’s Office social media site is to facilitate a moderated online discussion directly relating to topics posted by OCSO. Criteria to edit or remove content:
• Comments not topically related to the initial posting
• Profane language or content
• Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation
• Sexual content or links to sexual content
• Solicitations of commerce
• Conduct that is unlawful or encourages unlawful conduct
• Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public, public systems, or the Orange County Sheriff's Office’s in any manner
• Content that violates a copyright, trademark or other legal ownership interest of any other party
• Campaign information from a candidate for elected office or information related to a candidate’s personal campaign

Attention Orange County Public Schools Students Grades 9-12 A Day with the Sheriff Essay Contest! Submit an 800-1000 wo...
09/14/2026

Attention Orange County Public Schools Students Grades 9-12 A Day with the Sheriff Essay Contest!

Submit an 800-1000 word essay to www.ocso.com/sheriff-essay-contest using one of the following prompts:

1. How can social media be used positively to connect youth with law
enforcement and promote crime prevention?

2. What can law enforcement do to connect better with young people?

3. What does a safe community look like to you, and how can youth
and law enforcement work together to achieve it?

Winner will be announced in early October | Contact [email protected] for more info.

September is ***dePreventionMonth.If you or someone you care about is struggling with a mental health challenge, help i...
09/14/2026

September is ***dePreventionMonth.

If you or someone you care about is struggling with a mental health challenge, help is always available. Call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, which is a free, confidential service that's available 24/7.

When you reach out, you’ll be connected with trained counselors who are ready to listen, offer support, and help you find the resources you need.

You don’t have to be in a suicidal crisis to call. Whether you're overwhelmed, anxious, or just need someone to talk to, 988 is here for you.

You are not alone.

***dePrevention ***dePreventionMonth

09/13/2026

Ready to make your voice heard? In 2024, Winter Park High School senior Julie turned her ideas into action - and won the 2024 "A Day with the Sheriff" Essay Contest!

This year, the opportunity could be yours!

If you're an OCPS high school student, applications for this year's competition are officially open. Submit an 800–1,000-word essay to ocso.com/sheriff-essay-contest using one of these prompts:

1. How can social media be used positively to connect youth with law enforcement and promote crime prevention?
2. What can law enforcement do to better connect with young people?
3. What does a safe community look like to you, and how can youth and law enforcement work together to achieve it?

Applications close on September 30. The winner will be announced in early October!

Have questions? Email [email protected] for more information.

Going to a football watch party this weekend? Make safety part of your game plan by choosing a . Enjoy the game and sta...
09/13/2026

Going to a football watch party this weekend?

Make safety part of your game plan by choosing a . Enjoy the game and stay safe. 🏈

Let's get ready to Meet * Connect * Unite!National Night Out, happening on Tuesday, October 6, is one of our favorite ev...
09/12/2026

Let's get ready to Meet * Connect * Unite!

National Night Out, happening on Tuesday, October 6, is one of our favorite events. If you're interested in planning a block party in your neighborhood, register now at ocso.com/nno.

Sheriff John Mina and OCSO personnel were honored to be part of the CFHLA 🍍 Patriot Day Remembrance Breakfast.Master Dep...
09/11/2026

Sheriff John Mina and OCSO personnel were honored to be part of the CFHLA 🍍 Patriot Day Remembrance Breakfast.

Master Deputy Benjamin Bates, Deputy Russell Marttila, and Deputy Mohamed Abdullah were presented with the Heroism Award for their actions after responding to a rollover crash where the vehicle and driver were difficult to locate.

Refusing to abandon the search, the deputies continued searching in darkness and located an overturned vehicle deep within a swampy, wooded area. Navigating hazardous terrain, they discovered the ejected driver unconscious, trapped beneath debris and suffering seizures in freezing conditions. The deputies immediately rendered aid, coordinated emergency response access, and worked alongside Orange County Fire Rescue personnel to clear a path, extricate the driver, and facilitate an emergency airlift. Their extraordinary teamwork and resourcefulness under extremely difficult conditions saved the driver’s life.

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember the courage and selflessness of those who answered the call to help others. The actions of these deputies are a powerful reminder that the same spirit of service lives on in those who refuse to give up when someone is in need.

#911

🇺🇸 Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost 25 years ago on September ...
09/11/2026

🇺🇸 Today, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 lives lost 25 years ago on September 11, 2001.

We pay tribute to the first responders, the heroes who ran toward danger, and the families who carry the weight of unimaginable loss. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

🕯️ We remember. We reflect. We stand united.

Keeping your little ones safe on the road starts with the right car seat, and we’re here to help!Join us Tuesday, Sept. ...
09/10/2026

Keeping your little ones safe on the road starts with the right car seat, and we’re here to help!

Join us Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 3–5 p.m. at Central Ops (2500 W. Colonial Drive) for FREE Bubblegum booster seats and hands-on safety guidance from our certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians.

To receive a booster seat, your child must:
- Be present
- Be at least 4 years old
- Weigh 40+ pounds
- Be at least 40 inches tall

Come by, get a free booster seat, and learn how to keep your child safe every mile of the way. No parent should have to guess when it comes to car seat safety. We’re here to help!

🚨DRUG TRAFFICKING ARREST🚨Nala and our Community Oriented Policing Squad stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation, leadi...
09/10/2026

🚨DRUG TRAFFICKING ARREST🚨

Nala and our Community Oriented Policing Squad stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation, leading to the arrest of Freddie Thomas Jr.

When they searched the vehicle here’s what they found:

-27 grams of Methamphetamine
- 7 grams of Co***ne
-1 firearm

Thomas, a 14-time convicted felon, now faces charges of Trafficking in Narcotics, and Felon Firearm charges.

Great work by our deputies!

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