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    The Orlando Police Department provided a one year update report from Chief Eric D. Smith. Key highlights include: 1) Violent crime decreased 10% and shootings decreased 30% over the past year, while the homicide clearance rate increased significantly. 2) The department seized over 1,300 crime guns, representing a 36% increase, and made over 8,000 arrests. 3) Community outreach efforts included over 15,000 residents served and 200 community meetings. 4) The department is expanding several units and increasing authorized staffing levels to better serve the community.

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    The Orlando Police Department provided a one year update report from Chief Eric D. Smith. Key highlights include: 1) Violent crime decreased 10% and shootings decreased 30% over the past year, while the homicide clearance rate increased significantly. 2) The department seized over 1,300 crime guns, representing a 36% increase, and made over 8,000 arrests. 3) Community outreach efforts included over 15,000 residents served and 200 community meetings. 4) The department is expanding several units and increasing authorized staffing levels to better serve the community.

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    OPD Smith One Year in Office n13 090723

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    The Orlando Police Department provided a one year update report from Chief Eric D. Smith. Key highlights include: 1) Violent crime decreased 10% and shootings decreased 30% over the past year, while the homicide clearance rate increased significantly. 2) The department seized over 1,300 crime guns, representing a 36% increase, and made over 8,000 arrests. 3) Community outreach efforts included over 15,000 residents served and 200 community meetings. 4) The department is expanding several units and increasing authorized staffing levels to better serve the community.

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    Orlando Police Department

    One Year Update


    Chief Eric D. Smith
    September 7, 2023
    Chief’s Priorities

    • Reduce Violent Crime


    • Build Neighborhood Relations
    Violent Crime

    7058

    CASES
    * 10% decrease
    6353

    6000 6200 6400 6600 6800 7000 7200


    Aug. 1 2021 - Aug. 1 2022 Aug. 1 2022 - Aug. 1 2023
    Crime Gun Seizures
    1,400
    1,300

    Total this year: 1,200


    1,100
    1,000
    900
    1,310

    963
    1310 800
    700
    600
    500
    400
    300
    200

    * 36% increase
    100
    0
    GUNS
    Aug. 1 2021 - Aug. 1 2022 Aug. 1 2022 - Aug. 1 2023
    Shooting Statistics
    500
    450
    400 445
    350
    300
    250
    310
    200
    150 * 30% decrease
    100
    50
    0
    SHOOTINGS
    Aug. 1 2021 - Aug. 1 2022 Aug. 1 2022 - Aug. 1 2023
    Homicide Clearance Rate
    Clearance Rates

    84%
    37%
    June 2022 August 2023
    Patrol TAC Unit

    Arrests: Drug Seizures:


    • 1486 Felony Arrests • Cocaine - 2 kilos
    • 442 Misdemeanor • Cannabis – Approx. 100 pounds
    Arrests • Fentanyl – Approx. 650 grams

    Property Recovery:
    • 425 Crime Guns
    • 161 Stolen Vehicles
    Special Enforcement Division
    Arrests: Drug Seizures:
    • 875 Felony Arrests • Fentanyl – Over 39 kilos
    • 175 Gang Related • Cocaine – 1.5 kilos
    Arrests • Cannabis – Over 265 pounds

    Property Recovery:
    • 227 Crime Guns
    • $2 Million
    Training Unit
    High Liability Training (Entire Agency)

    • Active Shooter/Stop the Bleed


    • Defensive Tactics
    • De-escalation Techniques
    • Driving/High-Risk Traffic Stops
    • Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
    Recruiting

    Officers Hired:
    133
    Neighborhood Patrol Unit

    Community Outreach: Pro-Active Police Work:


    • Services to over 15,000 • 178 Arrests
    Residents • 24 Crime Guns Seized
    • 131 Neighborhood Events
    Community Relations

    OPD Community Meetings: 12


    Community HOA Meetings: 126
    Neighborhood Watch Meetings: 70
    Expanding OPD
    • Central TAC Squad – 11 Officers
    • School Resource Relief Squad – 7 Officers
    • Special Events Unit (SWAT) – 12 Officers
    • East Patrol (Lake Nona) – 20 Officers
    • Communications Relief Squad – 8 Employees
    • Authorized Strength Increase - 881 to 984.
    Questions?

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