The following are questions our Communications staff hear every day. The responses speak specifically to issues within the city of Orlando, and may not be accurate elsewhere. Please contact the appropriate law enforcement agency if you have similar questions regarding other jurisdictions.
 

WHERE IS…

• Where is the Orlando Police Department’s Headquarters building?

• Where is the Orlando Police Department’s Southeast Community Police Office?

• Where is the Orlando Police Department’s Northwest Community Police Office?

• Where is the Orange County Courthouse?
  

• How do I report a crime, suspicious incident, etc.?

• How can I contact the officer that investigated a crime against me or an accident I was in?

• Where can I go to be finger printed and obtain a Local Law Enforcement Records Check for employment purposes?

• I received a traffic citation for an equipment violation on my car and now have it fixed. Who can I see to have my vehicle inspected and citation signed off for Traffic Court?

• How do I hire an off-duty police officer for security?

• How do I make a complaint on a member of the Orlando Police Department?

• What is the best manner to compliment or commend a member of the Orlando Police Department?

• Do you sell used police cars, motorcycles, unclaimed evidence, etc.?

• Where/how do I obtain a permit to carry a firearm?

• Where do I complain about congested traffic or careless drivers in my neighborhood?

• How can I get the VIN on my car verified and get my statement?

• How do I get a copy of a 911 tape?

• Who do I contact when I want to plan a block party in my neighborhood?

• How do I establish a Neighborhood Watch in my neighborhood?

• Can I get extra patrol for my residence while I am away on vacation?

• Can I get an officer to escort me to the bank for a deposit?

• Where can I find the social service organization I need for my specific problem?

• Where do I complain about ongoing drug sales at a residence or business in Orlando?
  

• How can I find out if a certain person is in jail or prison?

• How can I obtain a criminal history on a person?

• How can I find out if there is an active arrest warrant for me?

• What happens when a person is arrested?
  

CRIME STATS

• How may I obtain the crime stats for Orlando?

• I’m moving to Orlando, can you tell me the best place to look for a house/apartment?

• Can I get statistics about a specific neighborhood within the city limits of Orlando?

• I am coming to Orlando to visit. Where are the safe areas and hotels?
  

EMPLOYMENT-VOLUNTEERING

• Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to become a police officer?

• Where can I find out about becoming a sworn member of the Orlando Police Department?

• What opportunities are there for someone interested in working within the Communications Division of the Orlando Police Department?

• What other employment opportunities are there within the Orlando Police Department?

• Can I start as a detective (…bike officer…K-9 Handler)?

• What can I do to improve my chances of being hired by the Orlando Police Department?

• How can I volunteer for the Orlando Police Department and what are the opportunities?
  

• How can I get a copy of a report of a crime or accident that occurred in Orlando?

• How do I make a police report?

• Where do I report suspicious internet activity?
  

VISITOR INFORMATION

• What are the Florida laws concerning seat belts and car seats for children?

• May I ride with an officer on patrol?

• Is my Handicap Parking Permit from another state accepted in Orlando?

• I have a permit to carry a firearm in another state. Is that permit valid in Florida?

• May I arrange for a tour of the Orlando Police Department?
  

LEGAL QUESTIONS

• What happens when a person is arrested?

• How dark can I tint my car windows?

• Can I put neon lights under my car, blue lights in my car’s dash, etc.?

• How do I drop charges for an arrest where I am the victim?

• Where can I find out if a used article/vehicle I plan to buy has been reported stolen?

• I cannot afford a lawyer… How can I get some legal advice?

• How do I file a complaint in Small Claims Court?

• What are the laws concerning noise within the city limits of Orlando, and how do I make a complaint?

• How do I obtain an Injunction or Restraining Order?

• If I find an item and turn it over to the police, can I get it back if it is not claimed?
  

• I received a traffic ticket and have lost my copy. How do I proceed?

• Who do I contact about a problem with a parking ticket?

• How do I get a traffic citation for a faulty vehicle equipment signed off by the police?