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NewsJune 13, 2023

FL Chief Dies in Truck Crash After Hitting Deer

After hitting the deer, the Jasper PD pickup struck a tree on the side of the road and caught fire.

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NewsJune 9, 2023

FL Deputy Pulls Young Kids, Mom from Wrecked Van

Rizer discovered two small fingers through the sunroof. The HCSO says Rizer then risked his own safety, and removed his vest and equipment belt to crawl into the vehicle, rescuing the last child and ensuring their safety.

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NewsMay 24, 2023

FL Deputy Critically Injured While Directing Traffic

Deputy Andy Lahera was flown to an area trauma center where he is currently stable, but in critical condtion. The sheriff said he was flung many feet and has many broken bones and internal injuries.

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NewsMay 22, 2023

FL Deputy Dies After Altercation with Suspect

Sgt. Kunovich experienced "medical distress" and collapsed at the scene just moments after the suspect was disarmed. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

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NewsMay 11, 2023

13-Year-Old Suspect on Probation Shoots FL Officer During Pursuit

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the 13-year-old was arrested back on Jan. 1. He said a deputy risked his life to take a stolen gun off of the 13-year-old. The boy was given probation.

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NewsMay 10, 2023

FL Officer Arrested, Fired for Stealing Dead Man’s Credit Card Information

"The badge she wore has been tarnished and will never be worn again; in fact, it will be destroyed," Chief Doug Goerke said.

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NewsMay 3, 2023

FL Legislation Would End Miami-Dade PD, Replace with Sheriff’s Deputies

While Miami's mayor wanted to surrender limited county policing duties to the sheriff, the bill heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature requires Miami-Dade to hand over its entire police department.

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NewsApril 19, 2023

FL Officer in Critical Condition After Being Shot in the Face

A Jacksonville, FL, officer was shot in the face Tuesday night outside a hospital and remains n critical condition.

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NewsApril 13, 2023

FL Legislature Reconsidering Ban on First Responders' Use of Chinese-Made Drones

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration cited national security concerns in making the move. It had the consequence of grounding hundreds of DJI and other Chinese-made drones statewide.

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NewsApril 10, 2023

FL Awards 1,750 Bonuses to Law Enforcement Recruits

To date, 530 law enforcement recruits from 48 states and U.S. territories have relocated to Florida, including more than 200 from California, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania. Each of the more than 1,750 law enforcement officers have received $5,000.

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