This week, I launched our brand-new nationwide law enforcement recruitment initiative, Be A Florida Hero. Our goal—encourage job seekers from across the country and within our own state to pursue law enforcement careers here in Florida.

According to the National Police Foundation, a majority of police departments across our country experienced staffing shortages in 2020. Reports attribute these shortages to budget cuts, low officer morale due to the nationwide protests against the profession and increasing retirement rates.

Florida is the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation. We want officers from areas that do not value their service to know that here in the Sunshine State, we back our blue. Our state enjoys a long tradition of supporting law enforcement, and we have leadership that understands and appreciates what it takes to protect and serve.

As the wife of a law enforcement officer and as Attorney General, I see the struggles that many leaders in this profession are facing while trying to do their jobs with fewer officers.

That is why, I created a first-of-its-kind, one-stop shop for anyone seeking to protect and serve in the Sunshine State. Our new recruitment website includes an interactive map of Florida where users can click on different areas of the state and see exactly where open law enforcement jobs are located. To learn more, click here.

I am encouraging anyone looking to begin a law enforcement career or relocate to our state, to join one of our great agencies—where you will always have the tools and support you need to do your job and help us build a Stronger, Safer Florida.