Fallen Officers
Since the establishment of the Orlando Police Department, 14 officers have died in the line of duty.
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Town Marshal James W. Williams | Sunday, October 1, 1876 | Shot by a drunk off-duty Orange County Sheriff's Deputy |
| Police Officer William Beasley | Thursday, January 1, 1885 | Gunfire |
| Police Officer Egbert C. Moore | Sunday, August 6, 1933 | Gunfire |
| Lieutenant Edward Tullis Winn Jr. | Friday, September 13, 1935 | Motorcycle accident |
| Police Officer Harry G. Mason | Sunday, February 20, 1938 | Motorcycle accident |
| Patrolman John E. Owen | Saturday, August 4, 1962 | Gunfire |
| Patrolman Sidney Crenshaw | Tuesday, November 22, 1966 | Vehicular assault |
| Police Officer Mitchell L. Nutter | Saturday, February 10, 1968 | Gunfire |
| Investigator Terry N. Thuma | Tuesday, January 9, 1990 | Gunfire |
| Police Officer Michael W. Burson Sr. | Saturday, June 23, 1990 | Motorcycle accident |
| Police Officer Robert Joseph Montgomery | Tuesday, November 10, 1998 | Automobile accident |
| Police Officer George Stefan DeSalvia | Thursday, February 3, 2000 | Gunfire |
| Police Officer Tanja Brigitte King | Thursday, May 18, 2000 | Automobile accident |
| Police Officer Alfred L. Gordon Sr. | Thursday, October 4, 2007 | Gunfire |
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