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Teen’s body found in Marion County woods; homicide investigation underway

A teen's body is found in Marion County.

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Inconvenient Weather Day: Risk for strong to severe storms

More rain will hit parts of Central Florida.

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Teen’s body found in Marion County woods; homicide investigation underway

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Protecting Our Community: News 6 takes look at law enforcement efforts

News 6 is getting results.

‘All hands on deck:’ Volusia deputies start new role patrolling beaches

There was a big shift Friday in who patrols the beach in Volusia County. Just the day before, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law that took immediate effect that says all unincorporated areas in a county now fall under the sheriff’s office.

More body cameras coming for Osceola County deputies, sheriff’s office says

he Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says they plan to issue more body-worn cameras to their deputies this year. A spokesperson for Sheriff Marcos Lopez says that since taking office, he has ensured all members on patrol have body cameras, but there are other scenarios where sworn personnel are on the job without this equipment.

Orlando Police Honor Guard members balance policework with honoring our heroes

Team of about 3 dozen does around 80 details a year honoring fallen law enforcement officers and engaging with the community

Kissimmee’s police department gets new chief as longtime deputy takes over

Starting this weekend, the city of Kissimmee will have a new police chief.

Insider extra: Casselberry police exceed national average in number of female officers

The Casselberry Police Department represents the changing face of law enforcement – the department now has a staff comprised of 32%, nearly 1 in 3.

The female faces of the Casselberry Police Department: 32% women

The Casselberry Police Department represents the changing face of law enforcement – the department now has a staff comprised of 32%, nearly 1 in 3.

Sheriff’s deputy and suspect killed in Minnesota shootout

One sheriff's deputy died on his 44th birthday and two other law enforcement officers were injured after a shootout in west-central Minnesota on Saturday night that also killed the suspect in a domestic assault call.

Florida ban on Chinese-made drones upsets law enforcement, lawmakers

Beginning Wednesday, government agencies can no longer use certain brands of drones under a new rule in Florida.

Orange County single-vehicle crash kills Orlando man, troopers say

A 61-year-old Orlando man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Orange County on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

WATCH: ‘Solutionaries: What should I do if I’m pulled over by police?’ | How citizens and law enforcement are reducing violent encounters

Join us for Solutionaries every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. on News 6.

Amid public feud, Worrell, Mina debate youth violence solutions at Orlando lunch

A discussion about violence among teenagers took place Monday amid a recent spate of gun violence, a string of deadly shootings in Pine Hills and an onoing public feud between two of Orange County’s top criminal justice officials.

‘Gave the ultimate gift today:’ Orange County sheriff’s deputy dies, donates organs

An Orange County deputy hospitalized after suffering a serious brain injury has died, but not before donating his organs, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Florida State Attorney Worrell defends prosecutions amid public criticisms

Following a shooting rampage that left three people dead in Pine Hills in February, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez have spoken out against Worrell.

Orange County sheriff’s deputy in critical condition with severe brain injury

An Orange County sheriff’s deputy is in an area hospital because of a serious brain injury.

Federal judge rules jail staff didn’t violate Gregory Edwards’ rights in 2018 jail death

A federal judge has dismissed portions of a lawsuit against Sheriff Wayne Ivey and others in the 2018 death of U.S. Army combat veteran Gregory Edwards in the Brevard County jail, tossing out claims that the force used to subdue Edwards violated his constitutional rights, according to our News 6 partners at Florida Today.

Man arrested in sex attacks at Pine Hills bus stops

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said it’s arrested a suspect in a series of bus stop attacks in the Pine Hills area of Orange County.

Spring breakers, law enforcement flock to New Smyrna Beach

By Friday afternoon, the spring breakers had already made their way to Flagler Avenue but this year, they were met by dozens more law enforcement officers than they may have seen in years past.

1 dead in Polk County crash, deputies say

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a crash that left one person dead on Saturday evening.

‘Start by believing:’ UCF police sex assault detective learned from mistakes, teaches others

When it comes to sex crimes, the University of Central Florida Police Department doesn’t mince words: victims come first.

Orlando officer who responded to Pulse shooting creates support program for fellow officers

Rick Fink decided to take matters into his own hands and create the Officer Support Initiative to provide mental health resources to fellow officers.

Law enforcement respond to robbery near Apopka Publix, police say

The Apopka Police Department said it responded to a robbery call in the area near the Publix on Rock Springs Road on Wednesday evening.

Masked gunman robs, sexually attacks 2 women at Orange County bus stop, deputies say

Deputies in Orange County are looking for a man who allegedly robbed and sexually attacked women in separate incidents at the same bus stop.

Law enforcement swarms home in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood after chase

A large law enforcement presence swarmed an Orlando neighborhood Friday afternoon after a chase.

Flagler County man who fended off shooting suspect receives life-saving award

Paul Ibelli was honored by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, credited with fighting off a shooter last November in a nightclub.

Families with special-needs children can now make Tavares police aware

A Lake County police department is evolving to help its citizens with special needs, especially the most precious ones.

Bryan Kohberger appears to have this in common with convicted serial killers

Kohberger is accused of killing four college students in Moscow, Idaho.

Rappelling first responders spread Christmas cheer at Orlando children’s hospital

All hands were on the roof AdventHealth for Children on Tuesday as Santa and his elves suited up and dropped off the Walt Disney Pavilion.

Man sent to hospital after shooting in Orange County, deputies say

A man is in serious condition after being shot in Orange County, deputies said.

Children receive Christmas gifts in Orlando Police Department’s “Shop with a Super Cop” event

The Orlando Police Department held its “Shop with a Super Cop” event, which allows elementary to middle school-age students from Orange County to spend time with an Orlando Police Officer while buying toys from their holiday wish list.

Pedestrian killed in Orange County crash, troopers say

A pedestrian was struck and killed in Orange County on Tuesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

City supports Cocoa police chief despite complaint, unpopularity with officers

A report from July says the city’s first Black police chief was investigated for racial comments to two of his officers.

Family’s attorney speaks out after video shows deputy shoot man to death

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office release video Friday that captured the moment a deputy opened fire, killing 28-year-old Bryan Richardson.

Biden speaks virtually at Orlando police conference

President Joe Biden, who was originally slated to attend a law enforcement conference in Orlando Monday, spoke at the event virtually due to his COVID-19 diagnosis.

Supreme Court rules out suing police for Miranda violations

The Supreme Court has ruled law enforcement officers can’t be sued for money damages when they violate the rights of criminal suspects by failing to provide the familiar Miranda warning before questioning them.

Former Florida law enforcement agent discusses response to school shootings

Following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 students and two adults dead, News 6 reached out to a professor at Florida Gulf Coast University for information on how law enforcement might handle a school shooting.

Man who killed 2 Kissimmee police officers sentenced to death

Everett Miller was convicted in 2019 for the murders of Sgt. Sam Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter.

Tactical deputies not exempt from body camera policy, Osceola Sheriff’s documents reveal

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office released its body camera policy Tuesday evening, nearly a week after News 6 requested the policy.

Osceola deputy convicted of battery to be fired from sheriff’s office

A jury convicted Deputy Dirio Sinclair for the May 2021 incident.

Attorney identifies man shot by deputies at Osceola Target store

A man shot and killed by Osceola County deputies last week at an area Target was identified Tuesday by the attorney for the family.

Sanford Police Department sponsors cadets to get better officers amid shortage

In a climate where fewer people are choosing to become police applicants, hiring is difficult.

Ghost guns, untraceable by law enforcement, pose safety issues, firearms experts say

The Bureau of Alchohol, Firearms, Tabacco and Explosives reports from 2016 to 2020, approximately 23,906 unserialized firearms were reported to have been recovered by law enforcement from potential crime scenes.

Should officers shoot to incapacitate? Central Florida, Georgia law enforcement leaders discuss

News 6 spent the last year researching and reporting on fatal police shootings, not just across Central Florida, but around the U.S.

3 years after Orange Avenue speeding study, Winter Park residents still waiting for results

Three years after the Florida Department of Transportation released a study aimed at reducing speeding on North Orange Avenue near Winter Park, no construction has started and the state is still waiting for partial funding, according to a News 6 investigation.

Local law enforcement agencies reveal successful recruitment tactics as applicant pool declines

Social unrest, negative headlines, COVID-19: those are just some of the things local sheriffs and chiefs listed when News 6 asked them about recruitment troubles.

Orlando officers participating in National Faith and Blue weekend to create more community connection

Officers with the Orlando Police Department gathered virtually for National Day of Prayer on Thursday.

Lake County nonprofit looks to bridge relations with law enforcement, communities of color

A non-profit filled with educators is looking to get results by giving out grades to police departments to help build relations with communities of color.

Lieutenant with Lake County Sheriff’s Office wants to humanize law enforcement officers

A lieutenant with the Lake County Sheriff's Office is on a mission to humanize law enforcement officers.

7 Osceola deputies suspended for sending sexual, insensitive internal messages, report shows

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office released an internal affairs report on Friday which details the conduct of eight deputies that ultimately led to one of them being fired while the seven others were suspended.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney pens new policy for law enforcement deadly force cases

State Attorney Monique Worrell has now created an Officer Involved Critical Incident Policy.

Here’s what kind of police reform is happening in Florida right now

From the streets in Central Florida last summer to the House Floor in Tallahassee this spring, calls for police reform in Florida are leading to some change at the state level.

‘Turn the system on its head:’ Volusia County Sheriff revisits new training initiatives

As calls for defunding the police reignite amid another deadly police shooting in Minnesota, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood taking money and resources away is not the answer.

Police identities are protected under Florida’s Marsy’s law, appeals court rules

Siding with a union that represents law-enforcement officers, a state appeals court on Tuesday unanimously decided that a constitutional amendment expanding victims’ rights can shield the identities of police officers who were threatened in use-of-force incidents.

Here’s how schools, law enforcement are reacting to Florida’s new vaccine group

ORLANDO, Fla. – School employees and law enforcement officers over 50 years old will soon be able to get the coronavirus vaccine in Florida, according to Gov. “We want that to be open not just to seniors, but to sworn law enforcement and classroom teachers,” he said. FLAGLER COUNTY“Flagler Schools applauds the use of federal vaccine sites to serve our teachers and staff,” a district spokesperson said. SUMTER COUNTY“It is wonderful to hear that classroom teachers will be able to get the vaccine,” a Sumter County School District spokesperson said. VOLUSIA COUNTY“Volusia County Schools supports efforts to get classroom teachers of all ages, who want the vaccine, to be vaccinated as quickly as possible,” a district spokesperson said.

Florida could expand government use of drones, but not for this violation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The use of drones by Florida law enforcement and government agencies could be expanded under a bill approved by a Senate committee on Tuesday. State law prohibits law enforcement from using drones to gather information, with limited exceptions. The bill unanimously approved by the Criminal Justice Committee would expand those exceptions to allow use of the devices for gathering evidence at a crime scene or traffic crash or to assist with traffic control. Law enforcement wouldn't be able to use drones to issue traffic citations. The bill would also allow state and local agencies to use drones to assess damage after floods, wildfires and natural disasters.

Here are the security measures you could see in place ahead of possible nationwide protests

According to an internal FBI bulletin, nationwide protests at state capitols and courthouses are being planned from Jan. 16 until Jan. 20. Montiero said when law enforcement receives a warning like this one, it’s important for agencies to act quickly. So, the FBI has issued their information, you have the FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement) that gathers their own and then the sheriff’s offices,” he said. “Of course, they share information and then they begin to put action to prevent anything from happening.”A likely part of the security plans would be to put officers in places where they can be seen. “You’re going to get an obvious response (and) there’s going to be visual deterrents” Montiero said.

After fatal Brevard deputy-involved shooting, News 6 investigates policies on firing into a vehicle

(Scroll down to see how your local sheriff’s policy on shooting into a motor vehicle.) Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Response to Resistance / De-escalation Techniques – See page 9. Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Response to Resistance and Aggression – See page 9. Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, Response to Resistance – See page 5. Volusia County Sheriff’s Office – See page 10.

Law enforcement officers have killed 1 black person per week this year, data shows

Despite protests nationwide, law enforcement officers in the U.S. have killed one black person per week so far this year, according to data from the Washington Post. How are law enforcement agencies in Central Florida responding to the calls for reform? News 6 went behind the scenes of law enforcement training for answers. There is no requirementFrom Jan. 1, 2015 until June 1, 2020, the Post documented 5,360 Americans were shot and killed by a law enforcement officer. The class is filled with law enforcement officers from across Central Florida.

Citizens Advisory Committee discuss use-of-force training with Orange County Sheriff’s Office

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Sheriff's Office Citizens Advisory Committee met virtually on Thursday evening to address concerns with use of force and training. At the beginning of the meeting with the nine-member board, Sheriff John Mina told the committee that he was open to recommendations in order to improve the agency. During the meeting, members asked questions to members of the Sheriff’s Office who oversea discipline and training. The agency told the committee that it conducts use of force training on a yearly basis, despite the Florida only requiring it be conducted once every four years. The sheriff's office told the group that choke holds are prohibited, unless lethal force is necessary.

What is qualified immunity and how has it impacted Central Florida law enforcement?

In July of 2012, a Lake County deputy shot and killed 26-year-old Andrew Scott in his home after deputies knocked on the wrong door while looking for a suspect in Scott’s apartment complex.

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