Cops are just people too. I have had several encounters with multiple officers from melbourne…read morebeach police and they have conducted themselves appropriately and politely. They respond to the situation based on the preponderance of evidence of which they are presented, just as they should do. I believe they are acting in the interest of justice to the best of their abilities.

Just witnessed a little boy get his throat choked by his father in an extremely violent manner. The…read morechild then pushed down by his hand and shoved under a table where the child hid for the next hour crying. The staff employee that was told about the incident acted completely unprofessional and rude. Another lady there called the Melbourne Police. When the police arrived they paid absolutely no attention to the child and his well-being, didn't examine him for marks and actually didn't even realize he was still hiding under a table right behind them while they spoke with the father for over 15 minutes, who actually was able to trick the police completely into thinking he only grabbed the back of the child's neck (to press a relaxation pressure point). Not only was it unbelievable to see Police behave in such a naive and irresponsible manner, they actually ended up threatening to arrest and trespass the other families that were concerned about the child's safety. I pray that that child doesn't continue to get strangled. And after hearing some of the police's threats, I sincerely hope the Melbourne Police get more training on Florida State Law. Evidently you can be threatened by the police for any reason the actual criminal can make up. Wow. I wasn't even involved in this but it's just disgusting how awful these cops behave and how little they know about enforcing the actual "Law". And I understand parents are aloud to discipline their children how they sit fit in the state of Florida, however with 20-30 witnesses nobody bothered speaking to, who I'm sure would have gladly reinforced the story they were originally told about how the child was choked. If you're a police officer you can not make up fake laws that don't exist for instance "you can't video record with your phone or you can be arrested". Strange to hear since that only applies to audio recording in a private environment with the other party completely unaware they're being audio recorded. Or telling someone they're trespassed and need to leave, without filling out any trespass paperwork what so ever or even being instructed to do so by management/ownership of the establishment. It's unfortunate our children have to grow up learning that police like this exist. This happened 8-12-2017 4pm at Shore Lanes Bowling Alley and had three female police officers responding. This doesn't reflect on all police officers and I apologize to the great officers that serve that I have the utmost respect for. I'm only writing this review in hopes someone higher up will look into what really happened. Thx

An officer from another department advised me to call melbourne PD everyday and ask them to do a…read morewellness check on my 2 year old daughter (her father took her and would not return her) I called today and spoke to dispatcher Wendy (ID number 721) and she was so incredibly rude and non compassionate. You would think they would hire people who are able to help you during these difficult times and who are empathetic to peoples' situations.... it seems like they just hire anyone who can answer a phone. ‍‍ Every other dispatcher I talked to was helpful and professional. Not Wendy!

I called the edgewater police department to get a wellness check on my 3 year old daughter that has…read morebeen in and outta foster care due to her drug addict mother having her while intoxicated with drugs,also my 1 year old daughter. My Wife that has a repeated yearly cycle now of 4 straight years of taken off due to blaming husband for her leaving ,but the real reason each time has been she relapsed and was ready to run while pregnant again currently. It took me several attempts to even get the dispatch to have a officer call me. They misguided me the first time,stating I needed to contact my local sherriffs department. So I'm on a storm call in Rhode Island ! I call Road Island Sherriffs department as told! They stated incorrect information given. I call my Ormond Beach Police Officer which is my current residence. I spoke to a very professional officer that gave me the same statement as Rhode Island Sherriffs Station. You do not have to contact your local department if outta town. Ok now I call back edgewater police department with street address where my Wife and kids are suppose to be staying. Then after telling the dispatcher or officer that answered I was told by two different departments in two different states they mislead me, I finally had a street patrol officer call me . His name given was officer Potter! Officer Potter was so unprofessional that he started questioning the father as to why I was wanting a wellness check at 2am in the morning as he sat at the residence address that I wanted confirmation from that my children were safe with their mother. Not dropped off at Amy Ownby's residence while the Mother took off on another run as she has done at each pregnancy totaling two prior in past 3.5 years with me and her first child same thing with another man. After about 2.2 hours of trying to get a confirmation my kids were safe and the mother was with them at Amy Ownbys residence! I was refused a wellness check after Officer Potter called me back and stated his sergeant agreed it was not a needed wellness check. This officer Potter & His office has neglected to perform their duty as required by state Laws. Once I return home from helping out to restore 800k people without power I will be taking this situation to a higher state office. I truly hope this officer understands he refused to confirm my addict Wife and two helpless children were safe together and my kids weren't dropped off at a family members house while she took off using. Sincerely David Allen Jenkins 10/28/2021

When they get called to your house by a elder because he thought he was locked out,but really lost…read morehis keys...they over react then send half the police force to your house and make a huge scean. I'm mean come on really are they that board in this city? They where rude acting like my 83 year uncle was being mistreated.. I have a poa, I tell them he shouldn't be driving and they give him the keys and his car back. And I had a poa that covered that car. Guy is a safety risk has bad eyes takes all kinds of medicine has crushed and ran stuff over and they give him his keys..the next week DMV surspened his license. They don't listen,there all jail happy. Made a big shit show scean. They acted like I was wrong even thow I had a poa from the state of Florida. There looking for issues and if they find nothing they try to invent something if they want to fight real crime go be a Daytona cop. Now they have real crime to deal with. This place is stolen bikes and pulling people over for nothing the only one with common sense is the caption he was very nice and professional. Probably because he knew the law and also understood my uncle was 83 and he had the key in his pocket....lol

Edgewood, Florida is a small city that is just southwest of downtown Orlando and just south of the…read moreSODO neighborhood of Orlando on Orange Avenue. It was founded in 1924 and is a small community. Still a nice enough place to visit.

I had a deeply unprofessional experience with a Sergeant at the Osceola County Sheriff's Office…read moreduring a call on May 19, 2026. Despite attempting to report serious concerns regarding my son's safety and his father's history of attempted murder and domestic battery, I was repeatedly cut off and dismissed. The Sergeant explicitly stated that my son is "supposed" to be with his father and claimed no laws were broken, completely ignoring the documented criminal history and long-term pattern of parental abduction. This lack of empathy and basic awareness of domestic violence protocols is alarming and makes me feel unsafe. I expected support, not ignorant, unsolicited personal opinions from a person in a position of authority.

The nicest people that ever arrested me. I've got a medical condition that I can't be handcuffed…read morebehind my back and they respected my request to be handcuffed in front.

Honestly, the whole department is Corrupt. They told me after my husband was arrested, that he had…read moreanother person's Debit card In his wallet, which was suspicious and bullshit that they said that. Cause the only card my husband holds on to are my Uncle Jeff's Chime card, EBT card, which my Uncle let's my husband hold onto and go get the three of us something to eat when we need it and my patient ID card for my Pacemaker so I don't loose it. The Cops sewel and Vasquez didn't care that I let them know, the hospital said my husband has to be around me 24/7 and they didn't care that if I die from a seizure that my husband will sue the department for wrongful death. Y'all need to teach the officers to have more respect for life and someone's Drs orders, and stop acting suspicious. I'm though with it.

If you are employed by universal Orlando resort and abused by a guest, OPD will not back you up…read more OPD is in Universal's pocket literally. They work there off duty which means they are actually team members and paid by Universal and not OPD. So if you are a victim of battery by a guest, Universal tells them not to charge the guest an look the other way. Being employed by Universal is a major conflict of interest. A police officer can be charged with failure to act for witnessing a battery and doing nothing. But, that is highly unlikely to happen too because the whole agency is corrupt. Then they have the nerve to wonder why most people do not trust law enforcement. In the event I see an OPD officer in trouble, (getting his ass kicked etc.) I think maybe I will look the other way after I record it to post on YouTube.

I love living in a small town and the Cocoa Beach Police Department and it's officers make it a…read morepleasure. FTO Supervisor J. Mailman is a great example of a police officer that's there for us. I "lost" my car this week and my flip flops!! Sounds kind of funny unless it was your car. I called CB Police and was fortunate enough to have this officer show up. He found my car provided safe passage to it and even found my flip flops!!! Plus he was very nice. Thanks Supervisor J. Mailman.

An Officer was given a great opportunity to set an excellent example of what it means to serve and…read moreprotect when my teenage son approached the officer who was sitting in his air conditioned parked cruiser and asked for help with a flat tire. Offering no assistance whatsoever, he was told to call his insurance company. For? I'm also a public servant and my son, going off the example I have set, was shocked at this officers lack of care. The A/C was feeling pretty good. And my son got it figured out. Not all public servants are like him. We are here to serve.

Called because someone stole my bike tire. They caught the guy who stole it, and let him go because…read morethey "couldn't prove it was mine" when I had pictures of it on my bike. Disgusting. Said they had bigger things to worry about.