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Executive Orders 13688 and 14074 tightened regulations on selling excess equipment from the Department of Defense (DOD). Representatives Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) have introduced a bipartisan bill scaling back the potency of these orders by requiring Congressional approval of their enforcement, allowing law enforcement easier access to lifesaving gear. Aptly named the […]
Several states have allowed DACA recipients and illegal aliens to become law enforcement officers, a move Seattle also began implementing in June. In response, Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) introduced a bill pulling federal funds from law enforcement agencies that fill their ranks with foreign nationals. Police Magazine noted in June that Seattle's police force has […]
Following the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump (R), the Dallas Police Department received a complaint after one of its officers allegedly left a comment saying, “Aim better,” referring to the shots fired. The officer in question, Sergeant Arturo Martinez was placed on administrative leave by DPD. On Saturday a gunman shot and nearly […]
Casey DeSantis Highlights New Resources for Law Enforcement Officers as Part of Hope Florida Program
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted over 100 law enforcement officials in Tallahassee to highlight the new resources that will be provided to officers as part of the Hope Florida organization. Hope Florida relies on other Floridians – known as “Hope Navigators” – to guide other Floridians to receive the help they need in order […]
US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) presented City of Doral Mayor Christi Fraga with $2 million in federal funding for her city’s police. The funds will be used for the Doral Police Department's Communication and Police Radio Modernization Technology Project. Representative Balart managed to secure the funding through the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024, […]
Dangerous & Pathetic': Gimenez Chastises Biden Admin for Cuba Policy Change Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has called President Joe Biden (D) and his recent policy on Cuba “dangerous and pathetic” as he believes the Commander-In-Chief is complying with dictators...READ MORE Senator Rick Scott: "Today marks 236 days since Hamas terrorists took hundreds hostage on […]
By Pam Bondi I had the opportunity to work closely with then-Governor, and current US Senator, Rick Scott when I was Attorney General of Florida. Together, we tackled tough issues facing our state, from combating human trafficking to protecting consumers from fraud and abuse. His leadership was characterized by a relentless focus on delivering results […]
WASHINGTON— As Police Week, wrapped up in the nation’s capital, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted on and passed a legislative measure (H.R. 1213) to condemn violence against police or law enforcement, and progressive calls to “defund the police.” The bill passed on a bipartisan level with 337 Republicans and 134 Democrats voting in favor […]
Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Troy Nehls (R-TX), and Colin Allred (D-TX) among others have put forward a bipartisan effort to fund and expand the Protecting Our Lives by Initiating COPS Expansion (POLICE) Act of 2016 through the 2025 Fiscal Year (FY) appropriations bill. The bill allows for “hands-on, scenario-based, and integrated active shooter response training […]
DeSantis Could Prove Pro-Marijuana, Pro-Abortion Amendment Supporters Wrong on Election Night When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that the state was going to “smell like marijuana” if voters supported the Amendment 3 initiative that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana...READ MORE White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre: "The President has been briefed on the […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A Republican-led bill would abolish civilian police review boards from the state. Mostly founded after the death of George Floyd, Democrats argue that these boards serve to build trust and understanding between the public and law enforcement, while Republicans believe they are unnecessary and "erode trust". After George Floyd, a black man, was unnecessarily […]
U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R) announced on his social media that unknown individuals deliberately and illegally harassed him by calling in a false criminal police claim, causing the Naples Police Department to respond to his residence "Last night, while at dinner with my wife, cowards “swatted” my home in Naples. These criminals wasted the time […]
Washington, D.C- Florida Representative Laurel Lee (R) has criticized President Joe Biden and Democrats for causing a crime spike in Washington D.C. Representative Lee’s statements came during a House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance hearing on “Victims of Violent Crime in the District of Columbia.” Lee claimed President Biden administration’s federal prosecutors […]
Miami-Dade County Senator Ileana Garcia (R) filed a bill that would require Law Enforcement Officials to supervise ballot box transportation on election days. If enacted, police would have to be present “at all times during an election” to ensure ballot box security. Garcia’s proposal would also have law enforcement officers “transport the ballot box or […]
During Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) time in office, he has been keen on maintaining a platform that “backs the blue” and stands up for police officers and law enforcement. Now, “America’s Governor” has announced that he has been willing to pay the price in order to do so. To encourage potential law enforcement recruits from […]
On Monday, the nation celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and President Biden (D) delivered a speech where he spoke about police brutality and retraining, “assault weapons,” and the strength that the U.S. government possesses and can use on its own people. According to a Fox News article, Biden was quoted as saying this: […]
Wounded combat veteran Jay Collins (R-14) who is running for Florida state Senate, has just solidified his campaign even further after receiving the endorsement from Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) today. Collins is not only a retired U.S. Army Green Beret but is also a Purple Heart recipient. Collins previously shared his background and personal […]
Among the many crises facing the nation, citizens living in some of America's larger cities have feared the dramatic spike in crime that has broken concerning records. US Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL) is blaming Democrats for the spike in homicides in 2021 and has called out Biden's silence on the Crime Wave. As recorded at […]