This week, I joined Governor Ron DeSantis in support of our great law enforcement officers, sending a clear message to the rest of the nation that Florida is the most law-enforcement-friendly state in the nation.

As the wife of a law enforcement officer, I have seen firsthand what it means to take that oath, wear a badge and know that each day may not go as planned. I’m proud to say that with the governor’s full support, no state backs the blue better than Florida.

When others called to defund this noble profession, Florida stood strong and doubled down in appreciating those who bravely choose to serve and protect. Here in Florida, we don’t defund our police, we fund them—and then some.

I am proud to stand with Governor DeSantis in support of his pro-police legislative priorities, including: the proposed $5,000 signing bonus to new law enforcement hires; offering the law enforcement exam free of charge to officers moving to the state; reimbursing training materials and courses up to $1,000 to officers looking to relocate to Florida; and creating a law enforcement academy scholarship.

We welcome law enforcement in our state—not only welcome, but celebrate it as an honorable profession. We will make sure these courageous officers have the tools and resources they need to do their job and protect Floridians.

By backing the blue and giving our support to those who work every day to protect us, we can build a Stronger, Safer Florida.