Behind the Star

Has your house ever been broken into? Has anything ever been stolen out of your vehicle? If so, it's Corporal Kelly Deegan's job to work the case. Deegan is part of the Criminal Investigations Division Property Unit, which handles thousands of cases each year. Investigators like Deegan are tasked with investigating residential, commercial and vehicle burglaries, as well as thefts, criminal mischiefs, and dealing in stolen property cases that occur in the county.

Deegan spoke with Behind the Star host Jon Busdeker about crime trends, what happens to stolen property and how to avoid becoming a victim of property crime.

Master Deputy Lindsay Whitesell and Deputy First Class Andrew Stephens discuss life in the Mounted Unit at the Orange County Sheriff's Office. About a dozen horses are part of the unit which patrols Orange County, handles crowd control and performs search and rescue. Whitesell and Stephens answer the tough questions, including: "What happens when a horse has to use the bathroom?"

This week's episode was recorded on location at OCSO's stables near Walt Disney World. Behind the Star is hosted by Jon Busdeker.

Captain Tony Marlow oversees Sector 3, a large portion of Orange County that includes Dr. Phillips, Horizons West and Pine Hills. Marlow, who grew up in North Florida, played basketball at the University of Central Florida before becoming an Orange County Deputy. Marlow talks to Behind the Star host Jon Busdeker about the perception vs. reality of Pine Hills and the challenges of protecting a growing region like West Orange County.

Sheriff John Mina talks about his career as a law enforcement officer, from working on the streets of Orlando to overseeing the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Mina was elected Orange County Sheriff in November 2018.