ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Police Department honored some outstanding officers this week for their work in the community.
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The officers were spotlighted at an awards ceremony at Orlando Police Headquarters.
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Chief Orlando Rolon said the officers have shown a deep commitment to protecting and serving the community through the neighborhood patrol program.
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The officers said they help more by getting to know the people they serve.
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“They call us by our first name. We know the kids. They want us to come to school events and birthday parties. There is definitely the connection now we were lacking before,” an officer said.
The officers in that unit partner with businesses and neighborhood watch groups who help them solve crimes with tips.
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