Hillsborough County Sheriff Department Campaign Recruiting Women
The Hillsborough Sheriff's Department is recruiting 200 women into its force. Right now, only 19% of field positions are filled by women.This campaign to attract more women officers comes as more...
View ArticleVIDEO: Florida Cops Named Best Dressed in North America
You may not see them on the runway during Fashion Week in New York City, but make no mistake: Florida's police officers know how to work it.Two Florida law enforcement agencies racked up honors during...
View ArticleArrest Warrant Scam Hits Tampa Bay
In recent months, an arrest warrant scam has stirred up trouble in Tampa Bay. The scam involves a phone call from somebody posing as a law enforcement officer, insisting that the recipient of the call...
View ArticleAnimal Cruelty Training Held For Law Enforcement Officers
An organization that advocates animal rights is hosting a free training today for Tampa area law enforcement on animal cruelty and staged animal fights investigations.
View ArticleFlorida Police Use Body Cameras
More Florida police departments are equipping their officers with body cameras. Some cities like Miami Beach even plan to have other types of employees including code enforcement officers wear cameras....
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LCSO Identifies Deputy Killed In Ambush, Says Gunman Had 'Anti-Government Views'
A man known to local law enforcement for having anti-government views shot and killed Leon County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher L. Smith this past weekend.
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Body Cameras Bill Sponsor Intends To Bring Dead Bill Back Next Year
While one body cameras-related bill was sent to the Governor, another died amid the budget impasse between the House and Senate. But, the bill’s main sponsor says he’ll be back again next year.
View ArticleState Universities Want More Money For Law Enforcement, Mental Health Services
The State University System of Florida’s Board of Governors is asking state lawmakers to give them funding for more law enforcement and mental health counseling positions.Proponents said the roughly...
View ArticleHillsborough County Sheriff Department Campaign Recruiting Women
The Hillsborough Sheriffs Department is recruiting 200 women into its force. Right now, only 19% of field positions are filled by women. This campaign to attract more women officers comes as more women...
View ArticleVIDEO: Florida Cops Named Best Dressed in North America
You may not see them on the runway during Fashion Week in New York City, but make no mistake: Florida's police officers know how to work it. Two Florida law enforcement agencies racked up honors during...
View ArticleArrest Warrant Scam Hits Tampa Bay
In recent months, an arrest warrant scam has stirred up trouble in Tampa Bay. The scam involves a phone call from somebody posing as a law enforcement officer, insisting that the recipient of the call...
View ArticleAnimal Cruelty Training Held For Law Enforcement Officers
An organization that advocates animal rights is hosting a free training today for Tampa area law enforcement on animal cruelty and staged animal fights investigations. "This training is providing local...
View ArticleFlorida Police Use Body Cameras
More Florida police departments are equipping their officers with body cameras. Some cities like Miami Beach even plan to have other types of employees including code enforcement officers wear cameras....
View ArticleLeon Sheriff's Deputy Killed, Another Wounded In Ambush
A Leon County Sheriff’s Deputy is dead and another wounded after they were ambushed by a man who started shooting at them as they responded to a house fire. The confrontation occured in the Plantation...
View ArticleLCSO Identifies Deputy Killed In Ambush, Says Gunman Had 'Anti-Government...
A man known to local law enforcement for having anti-government views shot and killed Leon County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher L. Smith this past weekend. In an emotional press conference Sunday, the...
View ArticleBody Cameras Bill Sponsor Intends To Bring Dead Bill Back Next Year
While one body cameras-related bill was sent to the Governor, another died amid the budget impasse between the House and Senate. But, the bill’s main sponsor says he’ll be back again next year.
View ArticleState Universities Want More Money For Law Enforcement, Mental Health Services
The State University System of Florida ’s Board of Governors is asking state lawmakers to give them funding for more law enforcement and mental health counseling positions. Proponents said the roughly...
View ArticleSheriff: Deputy Tried To Kill Woman He Was Defrauding
Authorities say a sheriff's deputy in southwest Florida tried to kill a woman he had been defrauding.
View ArticleBipartisan Effort Repeals Three-Day Waiting Period For Law Enforcement...
Florida House Minority Leader Janet Cruz says Democrats are working on different ways to help the state’s law enforcement and corrections officers. The House Democratic Leader from Tampa says that...
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