Police


Welcome to the Mount Dora Police Department webpage and thank you for your visit! The City of Mount Dora is a wonderful and interesting city that lies in the heart of central Florida. Located along U.S. Highway 441, we are just 30 minutes northwest of Orlando and its many vacation destinations.

There is much to see and do here. Mount Dora’s Downtown Shopping Village, with its many unique shops and great eateries, is nationally renowned. Our streets and neighborhoods are situated on beautiful rolling hills with spectacular views of Lake Dora. The diverse and cohesive communities within our city include more than 12,000 permanent and several thousand “seasonal” residents.

The Mount Dora Police Department is a professional, full-service law enforcement agency which comprises over 70 employees whose services include:

  • 9-1-1 Emergency Communications
  • Administrative & Support Functions
  • Animal Control
  • Code Enforcement

  • Investigations
  • Patrol and Traffic Enforcement
  • Property and Evidence
  • Public Records 

First in the Nation


We are a fully accredited law enforcement agency and were the first in the nation to achieve this noteworthy distinction. “First in the Nation” is proudly displayed on our agency vehicles.

We take great pride in our rapid, efficient, and professional delivery of police services and constantly work to accomplish our mission: “Partnering with the community to preserve a safe Mount Dora.”

The department has recently been awarded the "Excelsior" level of Accreditation by the State.
Public Safety Building