A message from Sheriff Demings

I am not only pleased, but extremely proud of the fact that we had a very successful 2009 in terms of our overall crime rate and the decline from the previous year in the number of reported crimes in the county.  However, I am not naïve enough to state that one good year establishes a trend.  We must continue to do everything possible to maintain the extraordinary performance levels of the past year. 

I have always maintained that no law enforcement agency can be successful without the direct support and assistance from the community it serves.  I also believe that to be an effective crime fighting entity, a law enforcement agency must have the support of the legislative entities that make the laws we enforce and provide the budgets that enable us to accomplish our most important mission. 

I ask those of you who care about the quality of life we enjoy here in Orange County to frequently review the information we make available on our Legislative Update page.  I also encourage you to contact your elected representatives in Tallahassee and express your opinion on the proposed House and Senate bills that will directly impact law enforcement’s ability to provide the quality of service you not only expect, but deserve.

The year 2010 will present many challenges to Florida’s law enforcement agencies.  Your direct involvement in Florida’s legislative process will help us meet those challenges.  It continues to be my honor to serve as your elected Sheriff.  You have my pledge that I will continue to do everything within my power to serve you effectively.

Jerry L. Demings
Sheriff of Orange County