Gov. Rick Scott proposes $30 million in pay raises for law enforcement

Jacksonville, Fla. — Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that he will propose $30 million in pay raises for state law enforcement agencies.

Last month, Governor Scott signed a bill to  provide a five percent pay raise for Florida’s law enforcement officers. This $30 million would double that investment and be used to reward current sworn state law enforcement officers and continue to attract qualified officers.

“Our state law enforcement officers face danger every day, and they have protected our communities during some of our state’s most challenging times,” Scott said. “ I was proud to stand with the Florida Senate and Florida House this year to fight for the well-deserved five percent pay raise for sworn state law enforcement officers, but we cannot stop there. We must do everything we can to recognize our law enforcement and work to ensure that our state can recruit hard-working law enforcement officers to build on Florida’s 46-year crime low.”

The Governor will announce his entire recommended budget before the beginning of next year’s legislative session.