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To ensure public safety, enforce the law with integrity, and provide extraordinary service.

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10/26/2026

The Winter Park Police Department has received numerous inquiries into a call that was received over the weekend and would like to provide the following information to the community.

On October 24, Winter Park Police received a call for assistance. The caller was a youth sport's director at a local child's soccer game. The caller alleged that the parents of a young player were being disruptive and that as the league director, he wanted the parents to leave the park.

Upon arrival, officers encountered the parents, who were already in the process of leaving the park on their own accord.

This call did NOT prompt officers to trespass any individuals and was considered a civil matter between the league and parents. Despite some social media rumors, there was never any suggestion that the call to police was prompted over the child's on field talent.

Officers did help facilitate communication between the league and parents over refunding registration costs to the family.

The department has posted a link to the officers' body worn cameras, along with call to police. The materials can be found below.

https://cityofwinterpark.org/departments/police/public-information/press-releases/

10/08/2026

They're back......Checking in on this year's School Resource Officers (SROs).

Winter Park High School SROs, Officers Stanford and Ellison, are thrilled to be back once again with the Wildcats.

This team returns to the high school for yet another year and we are confident that their backgrounds in patrol and SWAT will lend them valuable experience in helping to keep a safe campus. Together, they bring a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge, along with compassion.

When you visit the campus it's apparent that their interaction with students is welcome and their engagement is sincere.

Our school resource officers play a vital role in children's lives and campus life. While their primary role is safety and security - they do so much more. These assignments are ones requested by the officers and require additional and ongoing training. We welcome them back to campus and wish them a successful and memorable 26/27 school year. Go Wildcats!

10/06/2026

****UPDATE****

ALL LANES OF TRAVEL ON US 17-92 AND MINNESOTA AVE HAVE REOPENED.

Orlando Ave (US 17-92) is shut down in both directions between Gene St and Minnesota Ave due to a serious crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle. Please avoid the area while officers are investigating this incident.

09/28/2026

VENDOR CALL: WPPD is currently seeking vendors for its Nov. 19th Community Night Out event.

Groups or organizations with a focus on community and safety, service are encouraged to consider this great (and fun) opportunity. There is also no sign up fee for vendors.

This annual event draws individuals from throughout the Winter Park community, and is a great way to come together to better get to know your public safety parters and neighbors.

If you are interested in being a vendor, would like to know more, or want to sign up here's your link
https://tinyurl.com/yeyy4yfb

Please note: Vendors are not permitted to sell items at the event.

09/24/2026

Highlighting our A+ School Resource Officers

Once again, Officer Easterbrook is on campus as the school resource officer for the Winter Park 9th Grade Center 📚

Master Police Officer/SRO Easterbrook is a welcome face on campus, as he returns once again to serve the youngest of the Wildcats. This veteran officer has seen many of these kids grow throughout the years and tells us it's great to be there with them as they enter high school.

The SRO team here at WPPD is incredible. Each and everyone of them signed up for a job that they want to do. This role requires a balance of compassion and kindness, all while keeping a laser focus on preserving a safe environment for all.

Here's to another amazing year. Go Wildcats!!!

09/24/2026

At tonight's (Sept. 23) City of Winter Park Commission meeting, the Winter Park Police Department requested and received approval to suspend the City’s “ALPR” Automated Licensed Plate Reader Program for a period of no less than 90-days.

These readers have in fact been a valuable tool when we have needed to locate a missing person. They can help provide new or more leads for officers, helping to solve cases. Yet, the Department recognizes that there our global questions regarding privacy, public records, and the overall use associated with these readers.

This means that the WPPD will temporary take down ALL of the readers within it’s jurisdiction for a period in which further study into these concerns, as well as review of their benefits, can fully take place. Those findings will come back to the Commission prior to any reinstatement.

09/18/2026

There's a new Leopard at Lakemont! With school back in session, we'd like to introduce our 26/27 lineup of SROs, starting with Lakemont Elementary School.

School Resource Officer Ariel Morillo will serve as the SRO at Lakemont Elementary this year. A Marine Corps veteran, he has more than a decade of law enforcement experience, with strong passion for community service.

A father himself, Morillo loves his post at the elementary school and it seems like the feeling is mutual.

Ofc. Morillo is GREAT with the littles, but also, parents be assured, he'll do everything in his power to keep them safe in the classroom and on campus.

Let's go Leopards!

Lakemont Elementary PTO

09/14/2026

After 30 Years of Dedicated Service, Local Law Enforcement Officer Retires.

After more than two decades as a Winter Park Police Officer, Javier Rodriguez recently celebrated retirement, following a tremendous career. While some know him as a school resource officer, others know him from his work in community service. He's Batman on Halloween and wears his famous Christmas pantsuit for the holidays. He's widely known through his work in numerous community programs - including the establishment of a food restock program and efforts to help seniors. Javier has done it all and refused to look the other way when someone needed help.

In addition to the community work, he is credited with keeping Winter Park a safer community. He has been awarded several distinguished honors, including one for the apprehension of a student with a fi***rm, the apprehension of two armed robbery suspects and tracked down a stolen vehicle in the last days on the job. Javier served as a hostage negotiator, a school resource officer, and was on the honor guard. He established the department's CISM program - a program that supports officers who respond to the most heinous calls (the death of a child, shootings, etc.).

We wish Javier the best in his new chapter and we thank him.

From Javier: "To the Winter Park community, thank you for your trust, and allowing me to be apart of your lives. It has been a privilege."

09/11/2026

25 years later, we remember the lives lost and honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders who answered the call.

We will . 💙🇺🇸

Address

500 North Virginia Avenue
Winter Park, FL
32789

Telephone

+14076441313

Website

https://wppd.org/

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