Law enforcement agencies and leaders around Central Florida are mourning the loss of three police officers who were killed in the line of duty within a 24-hour span.

The thin blue line knows no geographical boundaries.

In Central Florida, the law enforcement community is mourning the death of Tarpon Springs police officer Charles Kondek, as well as the deaths of two New York Police Department officers who were ambushed and killed Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn.

Orlando City Commissioner Tony Ortiz no longer wears a police badge. He retired in 2007, but his heart remains with police officers at the Orlando Police Department — and beyond.

"It's a tragedy, and it's a really sad tragedy that hit us really hard — especially in the law enforcement community," Ortiz said.

Ortiz called for prayers for affected families but also a new dialogue toward peace and understanding of the human beings behind the badge.

"Law enforcement community is out here to help the community, and that's how they have to be seen," Ortiz said. "They're not enemies. They're friends. They're families, and these are the sons and daughters of other members of our community."

Police Chaplain Angel Torres said Sunday that he is prepared to provide support to local law enforcement officers.

"Many of our officers are suffering and are in pain and have many questions why this is happening," Torres said. "And we, as chaplains of law enforcement, we need to be there to support them spiritually and emotionally."

Torres said he also expects to get requests for support from the families of local law enforcement officers.

"They live in that uncertainty if their loved one is going to return home that evening, and so we need to also be of support to their families," Torres said.

Several area law enforcement agencies took to social media Sunday to share their condolences.

Several agencies also released official statements. Those statements are below.

Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I learned about the murders of two New York Police Department officers Saturday afternoon and the killing of a Tarpon Springs Police Department officer early this morning. On behalf of our entire agency, I want to extend my deepest condolences to their families and departments. Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and colleagues of the slain officers.

These incidents may be attributed as collateral damage caused by the dissonance in the national conversation on police-community relations. I urge all Americans and more importantly, our Orange County community, to temper such dialogue.  

We must denounce the actions of criminals ‎who seek to assault law enforcement officers and who jeopardize public safety.  Our agency is filled with fine, brave men and women who willingly put their lives on the line to protect our citizens.

As the chief law enforcement officer for Orange County, it is my duty to ask all citizens ‎to remain steadfast in supporting and trusting law enforcement during these challenging times.

Orlando Police Department

Our law enforcement brothers and sisters have lost another hero today. We at the Orlando Police Department send our thoughts and prayers to the New York Police Department and Tarpon Springs. Please keep their families in your thoughts as they grieve the loss of these heroes.

Winter Park Police Department

The Winter Park Police Department stands in solidarity with our brothers at the New York Police Department and the Tarpon Springs Police Department who have both lost heroes in the last 24 hours at the hands of cowards.

Gov. Rick Scott

We are saddened by the death of Officer Charles Kondek who was killed in the line of duty early this morning. Ann and I pray that God provides comfort to his loved ones and all those who have been affected by this terrible tragedy.

Last month, Leon County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Smith was also killed in the line of duty. Each loss of a law enforcement officer is heartbreaking and losing two heroes in less than a month is a cry for peace and a signal to all Floridians to pray for our men and women in uniform who protect our communities each day.

As we celebrate the holidays, I hope and pray that Floridians can come together and foster a peace that will prevent future tragedies in our state. Our law enforcement bravely and selflessly risk their lives to protect us and as Governor I am always thinking about how we can thank and strengthen the men and women who wear the uniform and serve our families.  Ann and I join all Floridians in honoring our fallen heroes and we will continue to pray that God watch over all of our law enforcement officers and their families.

Sen. Marco Rubio

Earlier today my wife and I were saddened to hear of the killing of Tarpon Springs police officer Charles Kondek, just hours after the nation was shocked by the horrific murder of two NYPD officers. These killings are stark and somber reminders of the risks our men and women in law enforcement take each and every day to keep us and our families safe.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen, the men and women of the Tarpon Springs and New York Police Departments, and with the brave men and women of law enforcement across the country who continue their work today undaunted and undeterred. As we should every day, I thank them for the courage and sacrifices they and their families make in the service of our communities.