Public Health & Safety
Eye in the Sky: Parks and Recreation Division Introduces Surveillance Cameras on Local Trails
As a proactive public safety measure for the community, Orange County Parks and Recreation Division has installed four new surveillance cameras on multi-use pedestrian trails, including the West Orange Trail, Pine Hills Trail, Little Econ Greenway and Cady Way Trail. The cameras have been placed in locations purposely visible in an effort to deter after-hours activity and crime.
“This represents a worthwhile investment for public safety,” said Danny Banks, Orange County Public Safety Director. “The cameras are overt and visible because we want people to know they’re there for the benefit of their safety, but we also want the bad guys to know the good guys are watching them.”
Orange County Fire Rescue Celebrates Graduation of 87th Recruit Class and Promotion Ceremony
Orange County Fire Rescue recently added 28 new firefighter recruits to its ranks. A formal graduation and badge-pinning ceremony was held September 20,...
Car Cameras Put the Brakes on Careless Driving, Proving Taxpayer Benefit
Orange County has invested in DriveCams, and the payoff has been beneficial to both taxpayers and helping improve safety.
What are DriveCams?
Devices mounted near...
Storm Preparation Tip: Secure Construction Job Sites
It is always important that you make a plan and prepare your home and family for the potential arrival of a tropical system or hurricane. It...
Orange County Corrections Department Officially Swears in K-9 Officers
The Orange County Corrections Department’s K-9 Officers were asked to raise their paws to be officially sworn in at a ceremony at the...
Female Firefighters Team up with Researchers for a Lifesaving Fit
Personal protective gear, also known as bunker gear, is what firefighters wear when entering a fire scene or other potentially dangerous situation. While fit...
Emergency Managers Gather in Orange County for the 2019 National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference
Nationwide emergency management professionals gathered for the 2019 National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference at the Rosen Plaza Hotel on International Drive. The four-day conference,...
Orange County Fire Rescue Department Firefighter Named 2018 Florida Firefighter of the Year
The Florida State Firefighters Association (FSFA) presented Orange County Fire Rescue Department’s (OCFRD) Firefighter Jason Wheat with the annual Firefighter of the Year Award....
Good Samaritans Honored by Orange County for Saving a Local Sergeant’s Life
Four local good Samaritans were recognized today for saving the life of Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Jamie Hoffman from a fiery crash last...
Orange County to Lead Central Florida Initiative Combating Opioid Epidemic and Drug Abuse
Project Opioid, the Central Florida initiative to combat drug abuse and addiction, launched on Jan. 30, 2019 and will be co-chaired by Orange County...
