What's with the OC Sheriff's Office Presence on Property?

[DisneyCane]

We just had a short visit Thursday evening through this morning and I've never seen so many OC Sheriff's Office SUVs around the property. There was a decoy SUV in the median on Hotel Plaza Blvd but it seemed like everywhere we drove on property we'd pass at least one and usually more than one OCSO SUV. Is this a new initiative or were there issues happening that required a visible police presence?

 

[Royal Purple Pigment]

I haven't noticed any changes recently. This is an older article but it discusses some of the arrangements they have made as a of a few years ago. I assume it is still the same.

Disney cities approve new contract with Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Two Disney-controlled cities on Tuesday approved a new contract with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to serve the resort for the next three years. The cities of Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vis…

www.orlandosentinel.com

https://www.ocso.com/en-us/Services/Operational-Services/Uniform-Patrol-Division (Division 6)

 

[esskay]

Yep they have sherif cars at every resort now, normally parked up near the entrance gate. I presume its there mostly as a deterrant but its there 24/7 so do wonder if some lucky(?) deputy is getting to stay at every resort.

 

[Andrew25]

After Pulse, the county took security much more seriously and realized how crucial it is it to be more active in the parks... except SeaWorld for whatever reason?

There's also been a few fatal accidents on US-192 (and one in front of DHS's entrance) this year, so they've been more active in the roadways as well.

 

[wishiwere@wdw]

I see uniformed officers casually walking the park every time I’m at SeaWorld.

 

[Andrew25]

I see uniformed officers casually walking the park every time I’m at SeaWorld.

Not saying your wrong, but I visit SeaWorld pretty consistently and have only seen them once during Howl O Scream.

 

[mkt]

We just had a short visit Thursday evening through this morning and I've never seen so many OC Sheriff's Office SUVs around the property. There was a decoy SUV in the median on Hotel Plaza Blvd but it seemed like everywhere we drove on property we'd pass at least one and usually more than one OCSO SUV. Is this a new initiative or were there issues happening that required a visible police presence?

July 4th week. Lots of opportunities to generate revenue.

 

[Touchdown]

They need some lights at Sea Worlds exit gates, it’s a madhouse after close.

 

[Disstevefan1]

They need some lights at Sea Worlds exit gates, it’s a madhouse after close.

Just a terrible exit SeaWorld has!

 

[Andrew25]

Just a terrible exit SeaWorld has!

Dangerous too with those giant hedges blocking your view.

I was really hoping Pipeline, and the rumored new hotel, would allow them to update the park's entrance find ways for a better exit

 

[Lilofan]

We just had a short visit Thursday evening through this morning and I've never seen so many OC Sheriff's Office SUVs around the property. There was a decoy SUV in the median on Hotel Plaza Blvd but it seemed like everywhere we drove on property we'd pass at least one and usually more than one OCSO SUV. Is this a new initiative or were there issues happening that required a visible police presence?

If one gets arrested the holding cell jail building is not far away. It is right by Saratoga Springs off of a side road.

 

[Comped]

We just had a short visit Thursday evening through this morning and I've never seen so many OC Sheriff's Office SUVs around the property. There was a decoy SUV in the median on Hotel Plaza Blvd but it seemed like everywhere we drove on property we'd pass at least one and usually more than one OCSO SUV. Is this a new initiative or were there issues happening that required a visible police presence?

They have a very conspicuous office at DS as well...

 

[Kamikaze]

After Pulse, the county took security much more seriously and realized how crucial it is it to be more active in the parks... except SeaWorld for whatever reason?

There's also been a few fatal accidents on US-192 (and one in front of DHS's entrance) this year, so they've been more active in the roadways as well.

Remember that the Pulse terrorist first went to Disney Springs and only left because of the visible police presence.

 

[larryz]

After Pulse, the county took security much more seriously and realized how crucial it is it to be more active in the parks... except SeaWorld for whatever reason?

SeaWorld and Animal Kingdom are the only parks with self-protection systems.

By that, I mean predators who could very easily eat any transgressors.

 

[Comped]

SeaWorld and Animal Kingdom are the only parks with self-protection systems.

By that, I mean predators who could very easily eat any transgressors.

Or guests. Technically speaking. That's why AK has bathrooms with locks on them! (No seriously, that's why...)

 

[EeyoreFan#24]

Or guests. Technically speaking. That's why AK has bathrooms with locks on them! (No seriously, that's why...)

To make this thread completely jump the zebra....I've laughed at this clip plenty of times in exercise trainings and workshops.

As goofy as as it is, I wouldn't be to surprised if AK does something, maybe not exactly like that, to exercise their containment plans.

 

[wdwfan22]

There has been a strong Orange County Police presence on property for years. They even have offices at Disney Springs.

 

[ChrisFL]

Also there's been more fights..........at least filmed at the parks, maybe if there is increased presence it's to deter people behaving badly?

 

[esskay]

The office at springs looks pretty weird. Its like a cross between a closed down store and a "We're here, but dont come bother us" look.

 

[monorail81]

There has been a strong Orange County Police presence on property for years. They even have offices at Disney Springs.

Not only that, but they have a substation off Buena Vista Dr behind Saratoga Springs.