Orange Park Police Department

31/10/2026

Halloween is here! Let’s work together to keep Halloween safe and fun for everyone. Whether you’re trick-or-treating, handing out candy, or driving through town, we all have a part to play when it comes to safety. Here are some Halloween safety tips to keep in mind:

31/10/2026

********UPDATE********
********OWNER HAS BEEN LOCATED********
Thank you for your help!

Just before 11:00 p.m. last night, our officers found the pictured dog which had been hit by a car in 700 block of Park Ave. The dog was taken to Focused Pet Care at 920 Kingsley Av for treatment. No known owner information.

If this is your dog, or you have contact information for the dog’s owner, please call Focused Pet Care at 904-513-9672 or call our non-emergency number, 904-264-5555.

30/10/2026

Every Halloween, members of OPPD’s Bicycle Patrol unit take to the streets in the Town’s residential neighborhoods to keep our trick-or-treaters safe! If you see our officers out and about, be sure to give them a wave 👻 Stay safe, have fun, and watch out for those little monsters crossing the streets this Saturday night!

22/10/2026

18/10/2026

Update: unfortunately it got too cold and we had to shut down the dunk tank!

We fibbed to you, we came back today for some more Fall Festival fun!!

Cold outside? We don’t care…. Dunk tank is up and ready!!!

Come see us behind the fire station.

16/10/2026

Come out and see us tomorrow at the OPPD tent. We will be having some dunk tank fun!

SATURDAY ONLY!! Unfortunately, we will not be out on Sunday.

See you tomorrow!

10/10/2026

🚔 PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Randy Tennant to Patrol Sergeant, effective October 14, 2026!

Sergeant Tennant has proudly served the Orange Park Police Department since 2007, holding positions as Patrol Officer, Corporal, and Detective. Throughout his career, he has distinguished himself as a proactive officer, skilled investigator, instructor, and Field Training Officer. Prior to his time with the PD, Sgt. Tennant proudly served his country in the USMC.

With nearly 20 years of dedicated service, Sergeant Tennant has earned a reputation for his exceptional work ethic, passion for justice, and commitment to doing the job the right way.

His extensive experience, leadership abilities, and dedication to excellence will serve him well as he assumes supervision of a patrol squad.

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Randy Tennant on this well deserved promotion! 👏

08/10/2026

Yesterday afternoon I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Michael Paulk and his wife, Trish at Kingsley Chiropractic. We talked about public safety in the Town of Orange Park, and they shared kind words about our officers’ quick response to a recent traffic crash near their business. Conversations like this are important because they help us stay connected to the people and businesses we serve.

Kingsley Chiropractic and the Paulk family have been part of the Orange Park community for many years, and their commitment goes beyond their practice. Through their “Give Back Movement,” they support organizations such as Mercy Support Services and continue finding ways to help others.

Thank you, Dr. Paulk and Trish, for your time, your feedback, and all you do for Orange Park!
~ Chief Monroe

07/10/2026

🚧TRAFFIC ALERT🚧
Nelson Drive is closed at Plainfield Ave. due to flooding.

We are actively monitoring conditions along Plainfield Ave. as well. With rain continuing, please be prepared for additional road closures and drive safely.

03/10/2026

Chief Monroe, through his partnership with the Jacksonville Urban League Youth Crime Prevention Board, joined Channel 4 News this morning to discuss the upcoming First Coast SAFE Summit!

This family friendly event will feature great speakers, youth programming, games, face painting, video game trucks, food vendors, and more.

As Chief Monroe shared, the challenges facing our youth and families don’t stop at jurisdictional boundaries. Working together across law enforcement, nonprofits, and community organizations like the Urban League helps create a safer, stronger Northeast Florida.