Behind the Star Orange County Sheriff's Office

In the concluding episode of our series on legislative reforms, we address a loophole in Risk Protection Orders (RPOs)—the lack of penalties for providing firearms to individuals under an RPO. Sheriff John Mina proposes making it a felony to knowingly give a gun to someone under an RPO. Cristal Maisonet, assistant general counsel at OCSO, joins us to discuss the impact of this change and how it would strengthen protections against gun violence.
(1:25) What is a Risk Protection Order (RPO)?
(2:10) How are RPO's implemented in Florida?
(7:50) Have RPO's been effective so far?
(10:10) Explaining the current loophole the law
(12:48) How do people respond to being placed under and RPO?
(14:02) Addressing the loophole

In the third episode of our four-part series on Sheriff Mina's legislative priorities, we explore the mission to strengthen protections for our children with Lt. Chip Denmark. We discuss the current law in Florida, where luring or enticing a child under 12 into a secluded space is shockingly only a misdemeanor. Highlighting the need for change, Sheriff Mina proposes making this act a felony.
(0:54) Explaining the current Florida law
(1:53) Past examples of this law being applied
(2:53) Electronic luring of a child is already a felony
(3:41) Challenges for law enforement when it is only a misdemeanor
(4:42) Explaining Sheriff Mina's goal to make it a felony

In the second episode of our four-part series, we delve into Sheriff John Mina's legislative push against the dangers of street racing, reckless driving and intersection takeovers with Lt. Mike Crabbe. Highlighting the growing menace these activities pose to public safety, the discussion covers proposed legal reforms aimed at escalating penalties, including turning second offenses into felonies and increasing fines for spectators, to deter such hazardous behavior and ensure safer streets for the community.
(1:45): A brief history of OCSO's efforts to combat the problem (2:50): All of these illegal street activities are considered RVO's  (4:01): Recent trends we've seen (6:38): The role of social media with reckless vehicle operation (8:26): The problem, and the public's frustration, is widespread (10:10): The Sheriff's legislative proposal to combat the problem (16:10): Success stories from the last year of tackling the issue

We dive into Sheriff John Mina's legislative initiative aimed at transforming the safety landscape of after hours clubs. Featuring guest Lt. Joseph Bellizio, the episode explores the critical need to elevate illegal alcohol sales to a felony as part of a broader effort to ensure community safety. 
(1:13): Strike team established in November to go after after hours clubs (4:20): What dangerous activities happen at these clubs (5:03): Biggest challenges in dealing with these clubs (6:30): What these clubs look like (7:18): Understanding the Sheriff's legislative proposal to combat these clubs (9:20): Strike team is making an impact (11:20): How the public can give tips to OCSO

Orange County Sheriff's Office Captain Darryl Blanford and a narcotics agent, whose identity remains undisclosed due to the sensitive nature of his work, talk about the enigmatic realm of Xylazine, a drug commonly known as "Tranq" or the "Zombie Drug."
(1:39): An overview of Xylazine (5:01): Will Xylazine replace Fentanyl? (8:12): Xylazine can cause rotting of flesh in users (9:10): Because Xylazine is not an opioid, Naloxone (Narcan) does not reverse its effects (14:09): Fake pills are another major concern (18:55): Penalties for trafficking (21:26): Misconceptions about users (26:58): Ways OCSO is combating the drug problem

Master Deputy Nick Mahon and Deputy Doug Kimberlin talk about why the Orange County Sheriff's Office has a Marine Unit, break down some of the unique parts of the job and explain some of the challenges of working on the water during summer holiday weekends like Memorial Day.