Winter Park Police Lock Box Program: Faster Emergency Home Access for Residents

The Winter Park Police Department's Lock Box Program provides critical emergency access to residences for Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. This established program ensures a quicker response for residents unable to open their doors during an emergency, where every second is vital.

A key to the resident's home is securely stored in a metal lock box, similar to those used by realtors, which is installed at the residence. The access code for this lock box is exclusively available to emergency personnel and is used only during an actual emergency. This system offers a crucial layer of safety for Winter Park's most vulnerable citizens.

The program is specifically designed for City of Winter Park residents who live alone and are 65 years or older. It also extends to individuals of any age who are disabled or suffer from major medical issues. There is no cost to eligible participants, who only need to provide a spare house key for the lock box.

A Winter Park Police officer installs the lock box, demonstrates its operation, and addresses any resident questions. The four-digit combination is solely accessible to responding emergency personnel and is reset to a new combination if utilized, maintaining security. Interested residents can join the program by completing an application. For more information, contact Lieutenant Matthew Walker at 407-599-3510 or [email protected].