Attorney General Moody's Week in Review - May 19, 2023

This week, in recognition of National Police Week, we launched a new Thin Line Tribute series called Sunshine Salute. The series focuses on out-of-state law enforcement officers who moved here to be a Florida hero.

To launch this new series, I stopped by the St. Petersburg College Southeastern Public Safety Institute to meet new recruits working toward their Florida equivalency training certification. We met officers from Pennsylvania, Illinois and New York—just to name a few places.

Many of these officers told similar stories about political leaders turning their backs on law enforcement and policies that make it difficult to protect and serve. These officers heard our call and learned that in Florida we value service and back the blue.

Many of the officers mentioned the new recruitment and training benefits we fought hard to obtain last session. Benefits like a $5,000 bonus for new officers, basic recruit training scholarships and funds for equivalency training for those moving from out-of-state.

It was an honor to spend time hearing their stories and share my appreciation for their bold choice to move their families to the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation.

As Florida’s Attorney General and the wife of a law enforcement officer, I will never stop backing the courageous men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to defend us on a daily basis—especially those who moved their families to work here in the Sunshine State.

By supporting law enforcement and recruiting officers to join our ranks, we are building a Stronger, Safer Florida.

In The News

Attorney General Moody launches new program to honor law enforcement, ABC 7 Sarasota

Florida federal judge keeps immigration ruling in place banning border ‘parole’, Sun Sentinel

Judge Agrees With Florida AG Moody, Keeps Block Of Biden Admin Immigration Policy In Place, Tampa Free Press

Florida obtains preliminary injunction on 'parole with conditions' policy, Spectrum News 13 Orlando

Protecting Floridians

BACK THE BLUE ALERT: Attorney General Moody Presents Back the Blue Award to Deputy Josh Snow for Heroic, Life-Saving Actions

Attorney General Ashley Moody presented a Back the Blue Award to Sarasota County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Snow for the deputy’s quick-thinking, heroic actions.

Attorney General Moody Urges Congress to Pass Bipartisan Bill to Fight Prevalence of Deadly Xylazine

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Attorney General Ashley Moody urged congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993).

Attorney General Moody Highlights Support Resources for LEOs during National Police Week and Mental Health Awareness Month

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In recognition of National Police Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, Attorney General Ashley Moody is highlighting available resources for Florida law enforcement officers.

Events

This week, Attorney General Ashley Moody gave the keynote address at the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking A Night of Hope and Healing event in Palm Beach.

2023 A Night of Hope and Healing

Attorney General Moody and Chief Deputy Attorney General John Guard (right) congratulating new Hillsborough County Judge Richard Martin (left) following Judge Martin’s investiture in Tampa.

AG Moody Judge Martin Deputy AG Guard

Volume 5, Issue 20 • May 19, 2023