WGPD
Providing Outstanding Service to
the Citizens of
Winter Garden
The Winter Garden Police Department has been serving
our community since 1903. When one thinks about the
purpose of a Police Department, the phrase, “To Protect and
Serve” may come to mind. After all, it is painted on many
police cars throughout our country. When Deputy Chief Bill
Sullivan was asked what is unique about their department as
compared to other law enforcement
agencies, he was quick to answer. “We are big enough to
do the job correctly but we are small enough to do the little
jobs that bigger agencies would not even entertain. We are
extremely,
community-policing oriented. We are never backed up on
calls and we are very responsive to our citizens. Customer
service is key!”
The Mission Statement of WGPD is:
“Create safe communities by building partnerships to
prevent crime and utilizing modern technology to target
criminal activities.”
The Mission is not just pretty words. Our officers are actively involved in our community through many outreach
programs. When asked how the community can help keep
Winter Garden safe,
Deputy Chief Sullivan stated, “Currently, the biggest thing
driving our crime rate is people going around pulling door
handles and seeing if they are locked or open. Lock your
doors and don’t leave expensive items out. Crooks are lazy.
Why break in when the door is unlocked?”
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