November 5: Orange County Sheriff John Mena

Sheriff John Mina spent nearly 28 years with the Orlando Police Department, where he rose through

the ranks and was appointed Chief of Police in 2014. In November 2018, Orange County

voters chose Mina as the 29th elected Sheriff. Sheriff Mina was re-elected in 2020 and 2024.

As Sheriff, his priorities have been and continue to be to make Orange County an even

better and safer place to live, work and visit, build greater connections and trust

throughout the community, and ensure that Deputies have the best training and

equipment available so they can be safe while protecting others.

Sheriff Mina is a member of the Florida Sheriff’s Association, Major County Sheriff’s

Association and currently serving as the Vice President of Government Affairs, the

Central Florida Criminal Justice Association, and the Florida SWAT Association. He

also serves on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Chiefs of

Police, Central Florida Crimeline, Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida, Operation

American Dream, Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund, and the Camaraderie

Foundation. In addition, Sheriff Mina has completed the Southern Police Institute

Command Officers Development Course and is a graduate of the 254th Session of the

FBI National Academy.

He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Administration.

Prior to entering law enforcement, Sheriff Mina served a member

of the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer.