Divisions

The Oviedo Police Department Records office handles all the reports generated by the officers and acts as a warehouse and distribution center for processing police records. The primary responsibility of the Records Specialist is to ensure all police reports comply with Florida State Statutes.

Request for Public Records

Email Police Records or call 407-971-5726 to request a copy of the public records request form. This is optional and not required; however, it will assist in accurately fulfilling requests.

When completing the Public Records request form, if you do not have the case number, please include the name(s) of the person(s) involved, the date and time of the incident, or the address to which we responded. Please note a name and contact number for records pick-up.

The Community Relations division works directly with the community getting to know our residents through fun interactions. Community Relations coordinates events with organizations, schools, daycares, businesses and the city to be present at events and educate the public about Oviedo Police while getting to know our officers and command staff. The Community Relations division organizes larger events such as National Night Out, Cops and Cars for Kids, Fishing with a Cop, Shop with a Cop and the annual  Community Police Academy. 

Patrol officers enforce local and state laws including city ordinances to protect life and property. These officers are on the streets, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. They investigate criminal activity, traffic accidents, investigate other crimes while talking to victims and suspects. Patrol officers also help direct traffic at accident sites, weather-related conditions and city events, while interacting with the public to promote healthy community relations.

CID, or Criminal Investigations Division investigates crimes reported where detectives take over the case to solve. Detectives investigate serious crimes such as assaults, robberies, homicides, online criminal activity and fraud/fraudulent activities. The primary goal of CID is to solve crimes and apprehend criminals. Our detectives interview suspects, victims and witnesses to put the pieces of the puzzle together, building cases against criminals and making sure they end up behind bars. Detectives are crime scene investigators, conduct surveillance, review records, conduct undercover operations, obtain warrants and will testify in court.

The Police Department has a K-9 team

The K9 is trained in the detection of several types of drugs and narcotics, area searches for evidence, building searches and suspect apprehension.

Demonstrations & Special Events

The K-9 team is available for demonstrations to civic groups and special events upon request.

The Traffic Unit is tasked with the reduction of traffic crashes and related injuries and fatalities through proactive enforcement efforts and community education programs designed to create a higher awareness of traffic safety.

The Traffic Unit is responsible for responding to traffic complaints made by citizens of Oviedo.

When school is in session, the Traffic Unit concentrates patrols in the school zones before and after school daily.

COMMUnity Programs

The Traffic Unit participates in the Seminole County Community Traffic Safety Team, Buckle Up Florida Campaign and You Drink You Drive You Lose Program.

The motor units consist of motorcycle patrol officers specifically trained to handle traffic enforcement, patrol, escorts and community events such as clearing the streets before a parade and National Night Out. Motors officers require certification in basic motors officer courses and must continue ongoing in-service training and annual re-certification.

Motor officers can maneuver easily through heavy traffic and crowded streets and have access to areas that may be inaccessible to other vehicles. The motors officers participate in statewide competitions and have won numerous awards.

SRTs are officers who are trained to respond to critical incidents and high-risk situations. These officers are trained in advanced tactics and weapons and respond to high-risk warrants, forced building entries and hostage situations. Officers are equipped with special weapons and are trained to apprehend criminals while minimizing the escalation of unfolding situations and bringing a safe resolution to a high-risk conflict. 

Oviedo Police is proud of our award-winning School Resource Officers stationed in all Seminole County Schools within the Oviedo city limits. The team consists of certified SROs who interact with the kids daily, help during crises and provide services some children may not otherwise have access to. The SROs are the front lines of defense should an incident arise at their schools and are trained in many crises. The officers go above and beyond to help our area kids while providing programs that enhance community relations.

The purpose of the Oviedo Police Department School Resource Officer Program (SRO) is to provide assistance for the students, teachers and staff in any areas that relate to law enforcement, by a visible, active police presence on campus.

Unit personnel educate students, parents and school staff with regard to the law and law enforcement processes, assisting individual students with alternative solutions to personal and law-related problems and providing drug abuse and gang avoidance counseling to youth. Additional duties performed by the SROs include protecting personnel and property on school campuses, providing classroom instruction, investigating crimes that occur on school grounds and enforcing laws.

The School Resource Officer serves as a liaison, between the Police Department, the County Board of Education and the schools providing an information link regarding problems, possible solutions and/or ways to work more effectively together. The Police Department currently has 7 school resource officers assigned to the various schools within the city.

Training Coordinator

The Training Coordinator is Sergeant Wade Weaver. He is responsible for maintaining all the mandatory training requirements for the department as required by the FDLE. He is also responsible for the Field Training Program for all new Officers. 

Sergeant Weaver started with the Oviedo Police in 2006. He has worked as a Patrol, Community Involvement/School Resource, and Community Response Team and now is in charge of training. Sergeant Weaver has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration and a Master’s degree in Business Administration/Public Administration. 

Responsibilities

The Training Section of the Oviedo Police Department is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the training and continuing education of the members of the Department. Having a dedicated training section ensures that new skills are developed and that an officer’s existing skills are improved.

The Section also makes certain that standards set forth through accreditation, agency policy and the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission are maintained and up to date. The Training Section facilitates training in these areas and maintains the required documentation and records for the training.

Training Sessions

Regular training sessions are held on a biannual basis. Topics include subjects that meet specific training needs and courses of instruction that meet agency goals and directives. Agency members also receive continuous training in firearms and the use of force throughout the year.

Other areas that are frequently addressed include first aid, American Heart Association CPR techniques, and State Attorney updates In addition to the regular training sessions, the Training Section is responsible for remedial training, roll-call training, specialized training and any other training-related activities.

Some of the training officers receive include:

• Defensive Tactics (including Use of Force)
• Domestic Violence Situations
• Firearm Proficiency
• Handcuffing and Impact Weapons
• Standardized Field Sobriety Training