The Orlando Police Chief is holding community meetings in all city districts, providing local updates on crime and public safety.
Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith scheduled third-quarter Chief’s Community Meetings in October. OPD said this is where residents can connect with the police officers who serve your community, learn about crime trends in your neighborhood, and ask questions about the issues that matter most to you.
Police Chief Smith started last night in Orlando’s District 4. Chief Smith and members of the OPD team met with District 4 residents to share the latest crime stats, discuss public safety and answer questions. In District 4: Shootings are down 42%, from 12 in 2025 to 7 in 2026; Burglaries are down 38%; There have been 12 homicides in 2026, with a 92% clearance rate; Officers have conducted 5,183 traffic stops and issued 1,792 citations in 2026; Officers have made 1,504 contacts with individuals experiencing homelessness. Citywide, officers have made 42,124 contacts.
The upcoming OPD community meetings with Chief Smith are:
District 1
Monday, October 5, 2026
6:30pm
Southport Community Center
8740 Wichita Place, Orlando, FL 32827
District 5
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
6:30pm
Jackson Neighborhood Center
1002 Carter St, Orlando, FL 32805
District 6
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
6:30pm
Grand Ave Neighborhood Center
800 Grand St, Orlando, FL 32805
District 2
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
6:30pm
Dover Shores Neighborhood Center
1400 Caston Foster Rd, Orlando, FL 32812
District 3
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:30pm
Baldwin Park Elementary School
1750 Common Way Rd, Orlando, FL 32814
The Orlando Police Department added that these meetings are also important to Chief Smith because they give him an opportunity to hear directly from residents about what is happening in their community, so everyone is encouraged to show up and speak out.
