10/19/2026
🏆 DETECTIVE OF THE MONTH – SEPTEMBER 2026 🏆
Congratulations to Detective John Dalles of the Orlando Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit for being named Detective of the Month for September 2026!
Detective Dalles has served with OPD for seven years. Prior to joining our department, he served for six years with the Winter Park Police Department, where he worked as a detective.
Detective Dalles earned this recognition for his outstanding investigative work on several violent crime cases, including shootings, armed robberies, a home invasion, and attempted murder. His attention to detail, determination, and investigative skills have led to multiple arrests, successful prosecutions, and significant prison sentences.
In one investigation involving a downtown shooting, his work helped build a case that resulted in five defendants receiving prison sentences ranging from five to nine years. In another case involving an armed robbery at an ATM, Detective Dalles used fingerprint and electronic evidence to identify the suspect, who later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Detective Dalles also played a critical role in an attempted murder investigation where a suspect stabbed a victim and attempted to flee the country. Recognizing the possibility that the suspect would escape, Detective Dalles quickly obtained an arrest warrant and alerted airport personnel. The suspect was arrested while attempting to board a flight to Brazil. Detective Dalles later obtained a full confession.
His investigative efforts have also helped identify individuals involved in gang-related violence, recover fi****ms, and bring multiple suspects into custody.
Beyond his investigative responsibilities, Detective Dalles serves on OPD’s Emergency Services Unit and Domestic Violence Response Team. He also assists the Homicide Unit with complex investigations and was selected by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to present case studies on coordinating complex investigations at this year’s conference.
Outstanding work, Detective Dalles! Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and continued commitment to keeping Orlando safe!
