Corresponding Secretary: Orlando Torres
Corresponding Secretary: Orlando Torres :
Born 1979 in Camden, New Jersey.
Relocated to Lee County, Florida in 1987.
Pursued my passion in 1996 and became a Ft. Myers Police Explorer (1996 -1999)
received Explorer of the year and several awards.
1998 I became a Security Officer for allied protection services and American Guardian K-9
Security. Received an award for above and beyond the call of duty during Hurricane Georges
towards the later part of 1998 I was also employed with S.W. FL. Security and Investigation
where I performed security details with a K-9.
April of 2000 my life long dream came true when, I was hired by Lee County Sheriffs Office as a
Detention Deputy and served till 2003. During this time, I also became dual Certified
August 2003 I joined the Lee County Animal Services where I became a State Certified Animal
Control Officer and Animal Fighting Investigator.
January 2005, I joined the Hendry County Sheriffs Office and was assigned to East District.
Achievement
1996 the Athletic Award Baseball Riverdale High School.
1997 Explorer Of the Year.
1998 16 Hrs Of unarmed Security training, Basic Firearms at the Professional Security Institute.
2000 Corrections Certification at Southwest Florida Public Service Academy.
2001 Lee County Sheriffs Deputy of the Year award.
2002 recruiter for the Lee County Sheriffs Office, Gang Investigator assigned to the Jail Division,
E.R.D. Certified,Emergency restraint chair and Breath test operator
2003 Dual Certified at the Southwest Public Service Academy.
2004 Officer Of the Month at Lee County Animal Services.
October 2004 Outstanding Achievement Award.
2006 Distinguished Service Award in Hendry County Sheriffs Office.
2006 State certified Instructor Southwest Florida Public Service Academy.
Presently employed with the Hendry County Sheriffs Office.
2007 Member of the Latino Officer Association Florida elected Hendry Chapter President.
2008 Executive Board Member as Corresponding Secretary.