Uniform Patrol Division
The Uniform Patrol Division is the largest division within the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, with nearly 1,000 deputies assigned. These are the men and women who are the first to respond to your call for help. The division is organized into seven patrol sectors, including Sector VI, which encompasses all of Walt Disney World. Deputies assigned to Patrol are responsible for the safety and security of Orange County’s residents, visitors, and business community.
In support of patrol operations, the division also includes three squads of Field Service Officers, professionally trained civilian personnel who assist with calls for service such as traffic crash investigations, burglaries, thefts, and other non-emergencies. Their role is critical in allowing deputies to remain available for priority calls and proactive enforcement.
The men and women assigned to Patrol respond to the full spectrum of calls for service, ranging from assisting the residents in need to investigating violent felonies. They are prepared to handle whatever comes their way and do so with integrity, compassion, and professionalism. The Uniform Patrol Division is a diverse force, with deputies from a wide range of backgrounds, including many who speak multiple languages, allowing us to better serve the diverse communities of Orange County.
Sector I
Captain Yuri Melich – Sector Commander
1111 North Rock Springs Rd.
Apopka, Florida 32712
(407) 254-1003
Master Deputy Marantha Everson – Crime Prevention Deputy
Situated in Northwest Orange County, Sector I provides law enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of Apopka, Lockhart, Maitland, Mount Dora, Ocoee, Pine Hills, Plymouth, Rosemont, Tangerine, Winter Park, and Zellwood. The rural settings and vast agricultural areas have transformed in recent years with incredible growth in residential and commercial developments. Residents and visitors alike not only enjoy beautiful scenic parks with natural streams for swimming, fishing, and camping, but also appreciate new businesses that include shopping plazas and strip malls that were once more common in other parts of the county.
As is the case with other rapidly growing regions in the county, the policing needs of the area have changed. Sector I personnel are actively engaged in ongoing efforts for reducing crime through the implementation of many technological tools and resources.
Sector II
Captain Brandon Ragan – Sector Commander
11000 Lake Underhill Road
Orlando, Florida 32825
(407)254-4800
Deputy Larry Clifton – Crime Prevention Deputy
Sector II encompasses all of East Orange County for a total of 408 square miles and has over 400,000 permanent residents. Sector II has a diverse population and a variety of businesses and educational institutions. It is home to the University of Central Florida’s main campus, which is the second largest university in the country. Also, located in East Orange County is Valencia College and Full Sail University.
The Alafaya Trail corridor is the busiest area for Sector II. It encompasses numerous residential communities with Avalon Park being the largest sitting on roughly 1,860 acres and containing 3,400 houses. Additionally, it has 500,000 square feet of thriving commercial space. Nearby, is the Waterford Lakes shopping area that contains almost 1 million square feet of retail space. All of these communities are supported by 25 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high schools along with 26 county parks. Then to the very east side of Sector II is 21 miles of the St. Johns River and 30,701 acres of wildlife preserves, making East Orange County a very diverse area.
Sector III
Captain Antorrio Wright – Sector Commander
475 West Story Road
Ocoee, Florida 34761
(407) 254-6801
Deputy Kenneth Burkhead – Crime Prevention Deputy
Sector III was once a sprawling rural area filled with orange groves and supported by the fruit packing and juice industries; however, as with all areas of Orange County, it has seen unprecedented growth in recent years. Encompassing the west side of Orange County, bordering Lake County to the west and extending east to Orange Blossom Trail, Sector III has adjusted it policing methods from dealing with a vastly rural area to the problems associated with a rapidly growing commercial and residential urban area. The sector serves some of the county’s oldest and well established communities, ranging from Orlo Vista, Winter Garden, Pine Hills and Ocoee, to some of the county’s most affluent areas, including the areas of Windermere, Dr. Phillips, and Metro West. Based on its diverse community makeup, Sector III personnel constantly strive to provide the best law enforcement services by utilizing community involvement to enhance relationships and building on partnerships based on trust and mutual respect. These elements assist the sector in formulating a true crime reduction strategy.
Sector IV
Captain Darryl A. Blanford – Sector Commander
2400 West 33rd Street
Orlando, Florida 32839(407) 836-3770
MD Sherrie Lewis – Crime Prevention Deputy
Sector IV has traditionally been one of the busiest and more challenging areas to police for the Sheriff’s Office through recent history. Nothing has changed. The area stretches from the city limits of Orlando south to Kissimmee. Within its borders, you will find some of the older, more established areas of the county. These areas are rich with cultural diversity and many have been revitalized and demonstrate community pride. But, as you travel south, the complexion of the sector changes significantly. Sprawling, resort-like residential developments, modern shopping plazas, established business and industrial zones and restaurants make for a more eclectic atmosphere for residents and visitors. It even hosts the Florida Mall, Orange County’s largest and arguably busiest shopping mall that has become an attraction all of its own for the throngs of tourist who visit the county annually.
Sector V
Captain Mark Conner – Sector Commander
6817 Westwood Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32821
(407) 254-6760
Deputy Khayree Pender- Crime Prevention Deputy
Sector V is commonly known as the tourist corridor to those tasked with policing it. The sector was actually created because it is, in fact, in the home for many attractions and hotels that bring visitors to the county to include Sea World and the world renowned Orange County Convention Center and Universal Studios. The area continues to grow to include the addition new tourist attractions and residential areas. Orange County’s International Drive area has long been a favorite destination for tourists who come to this part of the world for their vacation. The “Drive” hosts a variety of unique lodging and dining establishments and is a stone’s throw from some of the area’s premier theme, amusement, and water parks. The area caters specifically to travelers looking for the ideal destination for either amusement or business. While the area has always been regarded as one of the safest tourist destinations in the world, the public-private partnership with Orange County Government, the International Drive Master Transit and Improvement District, and the Sheriff’s Office promises to continue our commitment to the safety of our visitors and the citizens of Orange County.
Sector VI
Captain Craig Hall – Sector Commander
2700 Village Services Trail
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
(407) 254-6900
Deputy Khayree Pender- Crime Prevention Deputy
Originally, Sector VI was comprised of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, encompassing the Cities of Bay Lakes and Lake Buena Vista. This area includes the 5 Walt Disney World theme parks as well as the Disney Springs Entertainment Complex. Over time, the Sector has grown and now includes portions of the south west area of Orange County, reaching all the way to the border of Polk and Osceola Counties and west to the border of Lake County. Understanding the importance of tourism to the State of Florida and Orange County, the Sheriff’s Office, through partnerships, recognized the need to maintain the necessary manpower and resources in the area to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors. Deputies assigned to Sector VI find themselves handling issues specific to an area that deals with hundreds of thousands of visitors, many of them from outside the United States, as well as law enforcement issues which can arise from a growing residential and commercial area.