Citizens Safety Task Force

Overview

In the span of three weeks during 2020, Orange County experienced seven shootings involving children 17 and younger. Two of these tragic and senseless shootings resulted in fatalities; one child was just three years old. Many of these shootings have been tied to gang violence. Mayor Demings consulted with faith leaders and community members about creating a Citizens Safety Task Force aimed at reducing and preventing gun violence and violent crime in the community.

The task force is comprised of 30+ members representing diverse backgrounds who can help identify solutions to longstanding community problems. The participants include young adults, youth mentors, faith-based leaders, behavioral health professionals, community advocates, law enforcement, education and prevention professionals, and service-based organizations.

Final Recommendations & Report

• Orange County Citizens Safety Task Force Report
• Final Recommendations from the Citizens Safety Task Force
• View the presentation to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners on April 13, 2021 regarding the recommendations.
• Orange County Citizens Safety Task Force Update - December 2022

Goal & Objectives

Goal

Orange County Citizens Safety Task Force goal is to identify solutions and strategies to reduce and prevent gun violence and violent crime in the community.

Objectives

1. Review state and local data on gun violence and violent crimes.
2. Examine youth and young adult risk and protective factors associated with gun
   violence and violent crime.
3. Research evidence-based programs and best practices that prevent and reduce
   gun violence and violent crime.
4. Review existing programs and services in the community
5. Review intervention strategies that deter the possession, carrying and use of
   illegal firearms.
6. Identify strategies that will mobilize the community and enhance engagement.
7. Expand prosecution of gun violence and violent crimes.

Contact Us

Office of the Orange County Mayor
201 S. Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801

Email: Mayor@ocfl.net
Phone: (407) 836-7370

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