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DJJ: Nominations for Human Trafficking Prevention Awards
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and the Interagency Workgroup on Human Trafficking has announced the call for nominations for the Human Trafficking Prevention Awards. The awards program recognizes an outstanding advocate, prosecutor and law enforcement official working to prevent human trafficking in Florida.
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Chase across Brevard ends suspected burglars' crime spree
Florida Today
Brevard county sheriff's Deputy Justin Wood explained that he was responding to a call about a suspicious black Nissan in Suntree. He found the car near Interlachen Rd. and confronted the driver at gunpoint. The car fled, leading deputies on a chase up Interstate 95.
New alert system keeping Walton residents safe
WTVY-TV
The Walton County Sheriff's Department is making strides in becoming more technologically savvy. "It's a community awareness tool with social media, you know we want to be proactive, said Catherine Rodriguez, the department's public information officer. "As soon as we find out that emergency responders are on scene we want to get that information out as quickly as possible."
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Latest advances in cellphone forensic tools
By Archita Datta Majumdar
 We don't talk about popularity and increasing use of cellphones anymore. They are now an integral part of our lives, much as basic electricity is. Needless to say, every new technology and development has its pros and cons. While cellphones have transformed the way we communicate today, they are yet another tool used by perpetrators to commit crimes. It has, therefore, become imperative for law enforcement and investigation agencies to find new and advanced ways to recover pertinent evidence from mobile devices. To accomplish this task, investigative teams need specific cellphone forensic tools.
Online tool kit: Preventing domestic violence in law enforcement community
Orlando Sentinel
Steve Casey, executive director of the Florida Sheriff's Association, which was involved in developing the program, said there's a time for officers to use their training, but there's a time to step back into their role as a spouse, parent or partner.
LCSO gives teens crash course against texting and driving
WINK-TV
"There's an uncontrolled environment called the world out there, and everybody is not going to drive the same. [This course] will make them or allow them to be safer drivers on the road," said Lt. Angelo Vaughn with the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
Osceola County Sheriff's Office wins DUI enforcement car in challenge
Around Osceola
For the second year in a row, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office won the Florida DUI Challenge, unlocking a fully equipped DUI enforcement vehicle along with the honor.
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Ohio fugitive arrested in Florida
Coshocton Tribune
An investigation by the marshals service, Lake County Sheriff's Office and Mentor-on-the-Lake Police Department determined Willard Wigfield, 32, had cut off his bracelet, faked suicide and was on the run.
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National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week
American Probation and Parole Association
This week has been set aside to recognize the hard work that pretrial, probation, and parole supervision professionals do for our public safety. The Florida Sheriffs Association would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Florida sheriffs' offices that offer these services.
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House approves key Department of Justice programs
The Council of State Governments Justice Center
On July 12, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on commerce, justice and science approved the fiscal year 2014 bill that funds Department of Justice programs. The bill funds DOJ at $26.3 billion, a 3 percent decrease of $720 million from the fiscal year 2013 enacted level.
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Local law enforcement agencies win awards in yearlong competition
News Chief
The Polk County Sheriff's Office has been awarded the following: First in the Florida DUI challenge, second in the Florida Law Enforcement challenge and third in the Florida Click It or Ticket challenge in the 501-or-more officer category.
Ohio fugitive arrested in Florida
Coshocton Tribune
An investigation by the marshals service, Lake County Sheriff's Office and Mentor-on-the-Lake Police Department determined Willard Wigfield, 32, had cut off his bracelet, faked suicide and was on the run.
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