Manatee Sheriff Rick Wells made him an honorary deputy and MCSO deputies were on hand to welcome him to their law enforcement family. They taught Jeremiah how to train K-9s. The young deputy even learned K-9 commands, and was given a tour of the MCSO SWAT BearCat vehicle.
Deputies presented Jeremiah with an authentic badge and a bicycle to use out on patrol.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office went above and beyond their call of duty to help make Jeremiah's dream come true—touching the hearts of not only his family, but everyone in the community. I’m proud of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office’s efforts in building positive relationships with their community, and for lifting Jeremiah’s spirits during a very challenging time.
Help us recognize more examples of this level of service and commitment by sending in a nomination for the Back the Blue Award. To nominate a law enforcement officer, citizen or organization for an award, or for more information about my Back the Blue campaign, click here.
Since taking office, I have presented more than 35 Back the Blue Awards, and all our honorees are a key part of our mission to build a Stronger, Safer Florida.
In The News
Attorney General Ashley Moody Warns President Biden’s Court-Packing Commission of the Dangers Posed by Expanding SCOTUS, Space Coast Daily
Florida CDL holders help to combat human trafficking, Fox 4 Fort Myers
Law enforcement officers in Marion County honor those who were killed in the line of duty, WCJB 20 Gainesville
Crime-fighting resources now on display in Florida tax collector offices, Moody says, News 4 Jax
Manatee County Sheriff's Office presented with Back the Blue award, WTSP 10 Tampa Bay
Protecting Floridians
Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Congressional leaders to enact the Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act. U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan…
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Ahead of the first meeting of President Joe Biden’s commission on packing the U.S. Supreme Court, Attorney General Ashley Moody is meeting with Venezuelan exiles,…
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Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning President Joe Biden and members of the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States about the dangers posed by court packing. According to reports, commissioners will consider adding justices to SCOTUS—a political maneuver known as…
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Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a collaboration with the Florida Tax Collector’s Association to engage more Floridians on crucial statewide initiatives.…
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Events
This week, ahead of President Biden’s Commission on the U.S. Supreme Court initial meeting, Attorney General Ashley Moody held a roundtable discussion with Venezuelan exiles, including Venezuelan Supreme Court Justices in exile, who fled the country to evade authoritarian rule.
Attorney General Moody presenting the 2020 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Horlkins Saget in a virtual ceremony. Attorney General Moody congratulates Trooper Saget and all of the 2020 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year nominees.
Attorney General Moody announcing a new collaboration with the Florida Tax Collectors Association at a press conference in the Jacksonville Attorney General’s Office. This new partnership will ensure information and resources about important statewide crime-fighting and prevention initiatives, including combating human trafficking and the opioid epidemic, avoiding scams and anonymously reporting crime, will be on display in tax collector offices across Florida.
From left to right: Clay County Tax Collector Diane Hutchings, Alachua County Tax Collector John Power, Wylie Hodges of First Coast Crime Stoppers, Attorney General Moody, Nassau County Tax Collector John Drew, and Duval County Tax Collector Jim Overton
From left to right: Clay County Tax Collector Diane Hutchings, Alachua County Tax Collector John Power, Wylie Hodges of First Coast Crime Stoppers, Attorney General Moody, Nassau County Tax Collector John Drew, and Duval County Tax Collector Jim Overton
Attorney General Moody presenting a Back the Blue Award to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office for their extraordinary efforts to build positive relationships with their community.
