ORLANDO, Florida  — When he's sworn in later this month, Orlando's new police chief will make history.

Mayor Buddy Dyer announced Thursday morning that The City Beautiful's new chief of police will be Deputy Chief Orlando Rolón, who will be the first Hispanic chief of the department.

The mayor said Rolón has served Orlando for 25 years and is "confident" that Rolón "will continue to work tirelessly to keep our community safe."

"We will continue our relentless effort to reduce crime, build trust and protect the trust you have given us,” Rolón said.

He said his goals for OPD are to build trust and officer safety.

"... Wellness of our troops, and of course our community as a whole, building trust," Rolon said. "... Transparency, being able to work with everyone."

Rolón will become the agency’s 39th chief. He's replacing retiring Chief John Mina, who's retiring after 27 years with the department to run for Orange County sheriff. Mina has been a member of Orlando Police Department for more than 27 years, serving as chief since 2014. 

Rolón will earn $172,931.20 in his new role, an increase from $144,102 he earned as deputy chief. Mina earned $178,713 annually.

Rolón will be sworn in during a change-of-command ceremony scheduled for October 29.