Fraternal Order of Police

Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) have jointly introduced a bill strengthening the penalty for killing police officers and first responders. Named the Thin Blue Line Act, the bill specifically would make the murder or attempted murder of a police officer or other first responders an "aggravating" factor in death penalty determinations. […]

After 2020, police regulations were heavily pushed in reaction to reported incidents of police brutality.  Now, the Florida Legislature is attempting to do away with review boards that investigate local law enforcement. SB 576 proposes abolishing existing boards and barring counties and cities from creating panels to delve into complaints of police wrongdoing.  The sponsor […]

With the rise of online retail, the government has been slow to catch up to the changing pace of the internet, which often invites a lot of problems.  US Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has applauded a recent bill that protects consumers from counterfeit, stolen products online. The Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces […]

As Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) now prepares to defend her incumbency this November in Florida's 2022 midterm elections,  Moody will be kicking off the re-election fight smoothly with a new batch of hefty endorsements.  The Florida Police Benevolent Association among other first responder groups is now getting behind Moody. Florida Fraternal Order of Police, […]