Austin Arthur standing with a law enforcement officer in front of an American flag

Backed By The Blue

Austin
Arthur

Law Enforcement Endorsed

In the 2024 election, local law enforcement and statewide law enforcement endorsed Austin Arthur. This page is a record of that past endorsement.

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The 2024 Record

24,000+

Florida Law Enforcement Officers Represented

3

Fraternal Order of Police Endorsements

2024

Election Cycle On Record

In the 2024 election, three separate Fraternal Order of Police bodies formally endorsed Austin Arthur: the Florida State FOP, FOP District 7, and Orange County Sheriff's FOP Lodge #93. This site preserves that record. It is not a solicitation for a current or future campaign.

Who Endorsed

Three Endorsing Bodies

Each endorsement was issued in writing during the 2024 election cycle. Read the full text of each letter below.

Statewide, 24,000+ Law Enforcement Officers

Florida Fraternal Order of Police

The Fraternal Order of Police representing more than 24,000 law enforcement officers, announces our endorsement of Austin Arthur for County Commission Seat 1.

Steve Zona, June 26, 2024

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Central Florida Lodges

Fraternal Order of Police District 7

I am pleased to inform you[, Austin], that the Board of Directors of the Fraternal Order of Police District 7, representing the membership of F.O.P. Lodges across the Central Florida counties, have endorsed your campaign for election to the office of Orange County Commissioner, District 1.

Sean T. Young, June 12, 2024

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Orange County Sheriff's Office

Orange County Sheriff's Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #93

[Austin], this endorsement is a testament to your unwavering commitment to supporting law enforcement and your exceptional leadership qualities that you will bring to our community.

Jeff Stinson, June 26, 2024

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The Endorsement

Backed by Law Enforcement, Austin Arthur endorsement
100% Pro-Law Enforcement, Austin Arthur with sheriff

Unwavering Support

Partnership & Respect

Austin Arthur consistently championed a pro-law-enforcement platform, built on supporting well-trained, well-funded, and well-supported police departments.

He believed in the connection between law enforcement and the community, that respect for the rule of law and policies rooted in accountability, responsibility, and rehabilitation are the core principles of public safety. Those convictions aligned with the men and women who ultimately chose to endorse him.

Austin Arthur with Fraternal Order of Police members
Pictured with Fraternal Order of Police members.
Austin Arthur with law enforcement officers
Photo taken with a local police chief. Not taken in conjunction with any endorsement or implied endorsement. This photo was taken during community advocacy. All references to endorsements on this page of record refer to union law enforcement endorsements from the Fraternal Order of Police.
Austin Arthur giving a thumbs up with two Orange County Sheriff's deputies at a community event
Community AdvocacyPhoto taken during community advocacy. Not taken in conjunction with any endorsement or implied endorsement. All references to endorsements on this page of record refer to union law enforcement endorsements from the Fraternal Order of Police.
A uniformed police officer standing at a podium during a community event

On The Record

“A testament to your unwavering commitment to law enforcement and public safety.”

FOP Lodge #93, 2024 Endorsement Letter

Photograph of a law enforcement officer at a public community event. Not taken in conjunction with any endorsement or implied endorsement.

Community First

Rooted in West Orange

Throughout his campaign for Orange County, Austin Arthur received unwavering support from law enforcement and local business leaders, a testament to his commitment to the community and the integrity he demonstrated.

These endorsements reflected Austin Arthur's leadership and long-standing commitment to public safety across West Orange County. This page documents that support, including public endorsements, photographs, and verification, evaluated by the campaign to ensure accuracy and provide clear context for anyone researching his record.

For years, Austin Arthur worked with and served the community he represented, earning trust through consistent presence, accountability, and a deeper connection to the neighborhoods, non-profits, and civic organizations of West Orange County.

Austin Arthur with his wife and four children in the Florida pines

Family

The Arthur family, rooted in West Orange County.

Gallery, Swipe or Scroll

Austin Arthur with a Winter Garden Police officer and a community member at a One Winter Garden event
Photo taken during community advocacy. Not taken in conjunction with any endorsement or implied endorsement. All references to endorsements on this page of record refer to union law enforcement endorsements from the Fraternal Order of Police.
Austin Arthur speaking at a Community Partnerships event
The Arthur family on a wooden porch
Austin Arthur with two officers and a young community member
Photo taken during community advocacy. Not taken in conjunction with any endorsement or implied endorsement. All references to endorsements on this page of record refer to union law enforcement endorsements from the Fraternal Order of Police.
Austin Arthur with two deputies at a community event
Photo taken during community advocacy. Not taken in conjunction with any endorsement or implied endorsement. All references to endorsements on this page of record refer to union law enforcement endorsements from the Fraternal Order of Police.
Austin Arthur at the Winter Garden Police Department
Photo taken with a local police chief. Not taken in conjunction with any endorsement or implied endorsement. This photo was taken during community advocacy. All references to endorsements on this page of record refer to union law enforcement endorsements from the Fraternal Order of Police.
Austin Arthur with community members and an officer
Photo taken during community advocacy. Not taken in conjunction with any endorsement or implied endorsement. All references to endorsements on this page of record refer to union law enforcement endorsements from the Fraternal Order of Police.

Backed By The Blue

Vetted. Trusted.
Austin Arthur.

The officers who served West Orange County knew his record. So did the community that calls West Orange home. So did the people who knew him personally.