Florida | November 14, 2021
Here’s Why Florida Might Be Set to Receive an Influx of Police Officers From Other States
Florida | November 14, 2021
It appears police officers are opting for greener pastures after Florida cities have been recruiting personnel from blue states, particularly in the cities. This comes amid widespread anti-police sentiment that has been fomented by the hard left in places like New York City and Minneapolis. Matthew Spoto, a former NYPD police officer, told reporters in September that the respect they receive in the Sunshine State “was an eye opener,” and explained that in New York, “it was almost like I was ashamed to be a law enforcement officer.”
According to the Lakeland Ledger, the minimum salary for a police officer is $53,000, while NYPD officers start out by earning $42,500 annually. Even better, Florida does not have city or state income taxes.
While there is not yet data showing how many law enforcement officers to moving to Florida, “anecdotal evidence” seems to suggest that they are leaving blue states, according to a spokesperson for the National Association of Police Organizations… (Excerpts from Red State)
Florida | May 11, 2021
‘There Will Be Consequences’: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Warns Rioters to Stay Out of His State
Florida | May 11, 2021
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a warning to rioters, such as Antifa members, saying that there will be consequences if they come to the sunshine state. According to Faithwire, DeSantis made the remarks during a press conference last week where he pointed to Portland, Oregon, as the epicenter of the ongoing riots that began last spring. “I think if you look around the country, what happens is, like in Portland, these people riot every night,” DeSantis said. “They go, they get their mug shot, and then they get put right back on the street and do it again. That’s what we don’t want.”…
(Excerpts from Christian Headlines)
Florida | April 20, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Anti-Rioting Law
Florida | April 20, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is putting on a clinic for other leaders who wish to crack down on rioting and looting. On Monday, the governor signed into law a bill designed to curb violent protests in the state.
The governor explained that among other issues, the legislation addressed the hard left’s push to defund the police.
“Obviously, the state of Florida, we’re not going to do that under my leadership,” he insisted. “But if a local government were to do that, it would be catastrophic, and have terrible consequences for their citizens. And so, this bill actually prevents against local governments defunding law enforcement. We’ll be able to stop it at the state level.”
(Excerpts from Red State)