ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando International Airport is considering forming its own police department, a move that would shift security duties away from Orlando police within the next decade, officials said.
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority board opened discussions on the proposal on Wednesday.
Local perspective: — The plan would create a dedicated law-enforcement agency serving only MCO. Airport leaders said the transition would be phased in over about four years and would require coordination with the Orlando Police Department and the city.…