Sergeant Michele Smith

Michele Smith joined the Orlando Police Department on 1/6/92 as a Community Service Officer. On 07/24/94, Michele became a sworn officer. Her assignments as a police officer included working in Patrol as a field-training officer and riding bicycles in the West Neighborhood Patrol Unit. She served as a Property Detective, Crimes Against Children Detective, and Assault and Battery Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division. Michele was also assigned as the Patrol Bureau Aide to the Deputy Chief of Patrol. On 6/5/05, Michele was promoted to Sergeant and currently serves the Golf sector on midnight shift.

Sergeant Smith graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Sergeant Smith is happily married to an Orlando Police Department detective and has a 5-year old son. Her hobbies include traveling, cooking, University of Florida football, and reading.

When asked what she would like to pass on to other females interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, Sgt. Smith stated, "Have the desire to make a difference in someone's life, keep a positive attitude, and be true to who you are".