Florida leaders are recognizing the state’s fallen law enforcement officers. As Regan McCarthy reports, the state has one of the highest rates in the nation for officers killed in the line of duty last year.
The month of May is dedicated to remembering the fallen law enforcement officers across the country, but Florida Governor Rick Scott says it should also be a time to remember those who still risk their lives every day to protect Floridians.
“Last week, we learned Florida’s crime rate is at a 41-year low. That milestone reminds us that public safety stems from the commitment of selfless public service. We’re also mindful that it sometimes comes at a ridiculously high cost.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam joined the governor at a ceremony in honor the state’s fallen officers Monday. The Florida Sheriffs Association also held a separate ceremony later in the day.
