Sheriff John W. Mina has dedicated his life to public safety.

He spent nearly 28 years with the Orlando Police Department, rising through the ranks, and was appointed Chief of Police in 2014. In 2018, Mina was elected the 29th Sheriff of Orange County and re-elected in 2020 and 2024.

Prior to entering law enforcement, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division as a Military Police Officer.

Community engagement, trust and transparency are the hallmarks of Sheriff Mina’s leadership style. Sheriff Mina is a trusted face of law enforcement in Central Florida testifying before the US Congress and speaking at the White House on law enforcement matters.