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400 S. Orange Ave
 P.O. Box 4990
 Orlando, FL 32802-4990
 407.246.2382
 FAX: 407.246.3010
 

Commissioner Samuel B. Ings

Samuel B. Ings was elected to the City Council in May 9, 2006 to serve as Commissioner of District 6. His district encompasses Metro West to Kirkman South to International Drive to John Young Parkway, South of Columbia St., Orange Center Blvd., and portions of Gore Street. District 6 include neighborhoods of Wellington Forest, Palma Vista, Metro West, Fairway Cove, Ashley Place, Vista Royale, Westchester, Carver Shores, Johnson Village, Richmond Estates, Richmond Heights, Lake Richmond Estates, Isle of Catalina, Roosevelt Park, Pinecrest, Roseboro, Washington Shores, Rio Grand Park, and Holden Heights. Also included are internationally known attractions, Universal Studios Theme Parks, Wet’n Wild, Fun Spot Action Park, and Festival Bay.

He was born and raised in Orlando, Florida and he has one son, Craig, and five daughters, Yolanda (Terriell), Candice (Santonio), Samantha, Alexandria, and Marsia; four grandchildren, Santonio, Jr., Cameese, Terri, and Samaria; and two god-daughters, Dionne and Cherisha.

Commissioner Ings served thirty years with the Orlando Police Department and retired at a rank of Captain. He served as Commander of the Problem Oriented Policing Division, and served two consecutive terms as the Commander of the Criminal Investigation Division. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Quantico, Virginia) for Global Law Enforcement Executives, 171st Session.

Commissioner Ings attended Orlando College where he earned his Masters degree in Business Administration; and he attended Rollins College, where he earned his Masters degrees in Management and Criminal Justice.

To further serve his community, Commissioner Ings was affiliated in numerous organizations and groups including Founder, President/Chief Executive Officer for Ark of Faith Ministries, Inc., Orlando, FL; Former Region III Vice President of N.O.B.L.E. (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives); Past Florida Chapter President of N.O.B.L.E., 1994/95; Past Vice President of N.O.B.L.E., 1994; Member, Orlando Police Benevolent Assoc.; Member, Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #25; Member, FBI National Academy Associates; Member, Orlando Brotherhood of Police Officers; Member, Rollins College Alumni Assoc.; Member, Valencia Community College Alumni Assoc.; Member, Omega PSI PHI Fraternity, Inc.; Member, Orange County Political Coalition; and Member, local branch of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Commissioner Ings is committed to enhance the safety and quality of life for the benefit of all residing in our great community.