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Joel Llinas
Former Daytona Beach Police Officer
This profile collects public information and official department material concerning Joel Llinas. Daytona Beach Police announced that his employment was terminated after an internal investigation found multiple policy violations connected to his conduct and use of force during a March 2026 arrest.
Termination and public reporting
The department said Llinas had fewer than three years of full-time service, had received de-escalation training and was involved in a second use-of-force incident within a relatively short period. It concluded that his judgment and emotional control did not meet department standards. The police union has said it plans to challenge the termination through arbitration.
Daytona Beach Police termination release
The official department release is embedded below.
