Florida sees surge in law enforcement recruits as departments across the country struggle

As police departments across the country struggle to retain officers, Florida announced that law enforcement recruits have doubled since December.

“Thanks to the leadership of @GovRonDeSantis, nearly 1,400 new law enforcement officers – from across Florida & 44 other states – have joined ranks & received a $5k bonus,” Florida first lady Casey DeSantis tweeted Tuesday.

CRIME TURNED PORTLAND INTO A ‘HOLLOWED OUT SHELL.’ ITS NEIGHBORS ARE TRYING TO KEEP IT FROM HAPPENING TO THEM

Last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis launched the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. The initiative offered a one-time bonus payment of $5,000 to each newly

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