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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.

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Ask Help Desk: Can an Apple Watch replace a wearable medical alert device?

At Help Desk, we tackle your most pressing personal technology questions, starting with an Apple Watch for falls and downing invading drones.

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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.

More Police Agencies Adopt Program Meant To Hold Officers Accountable

Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement is implemented in more than 175 police and sheriff departments across the country.

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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.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plans to curb Chicago summer violence includes focus on 15 high-violence beats

Facing pressure to reduce skyrocketing Chicago violence, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday said her administration will focus this summer on 15 police beats that she said account for a major chunk of the city’s street crime. Police will work in these areas but the city also will team up with community groups, libraries, and other providers to mentor young people as part of Lightfoot’s summer strategy, mirroring her administration’s previous approach to Chicago violence. The beats are largely concentrated on the South and West Sides, ranging from Austin, North Lawndale and West Humboldt Park to South Chicago, Roseland and Auburn Gresham.

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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.

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‘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.

Ford City Mall shopper shot, seriously injured during ‘alarming, but isolated’ incident, officials say

Local law enforcement cleared the mall to resume business, though some retailers decided to close for the remainder of the day, and have certified that there is no present or immediate danger to the public, the statement said.

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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.

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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.

Law enforcement gearing up for Super Bowl 50

Key law enforcement officials are working around the clock and around San Francisco's Levi's Stadium to make sure Sunday's big game is safe. Michelle Miller spoke with Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson about Super Bowl security.

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U.S. law enforcement warned of possible ISIS terror plot

American law enforcement officials have been warned of a possible ISIS terror plot against the U.S. military and law enforcement facilities. Jeff Pegues reports on the developments.

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FBI warns U.S. law enforcement to be vigilant

FBI warns U.S. law enforcement to be vigilant Following the two hostage crises in France, the FBI is warning American law enforcement to be alert. U.S. officials are studying the attack in France, as it has every terrorist strike since 9/11. Jeff Pegues reports.

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