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With 12 proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot, even the most diligent voters can get weary with the decisions to make. Now is a good time to commit Amendment 10 to memory. Known as the "protection amendment," it is appropriately named for all the ways it will protect you and your family. When passed, Amendment 10 will enact four provisions that are supported across all parties. It will: 1) preserve Florida’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs; 2) create a state office of domestic security and counterterrorism; 3) start legislative sessions earlier in even-numbered years; and 4) ensure that constitutional officers are elected instead of appointed.
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Florida Politics
"The importance of our Sheriffs in protecting Florida's families is widely acknowledged. But believe it or not, there are some who would take away people's right to elect your own Sheriff. One county has already done that," said Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri. This measure [Amendment 10] would mandate five local offices — sheriff, tax collector, supervisor of elections, clerk of court and property appraiser — be elected in all 67 counties. It would also prohibit charter counties from abolishing or modifying those offices. "I know there are a lot of amendments on this year's ballot. Some are confusing, but this amendment is straightforward and supported by all Florida Sheriffs," Gualtieri wrote.
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Alachua County Public Schools and the sheriff's office are now teaming up to educate people on school bus safety and the dangers of not following the law. "What we hope to never happen is that a child gets hit or hurt or anyone gets hurt in a traffic crash situation especially with a bus involved," Alachua County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Levy said. During "Operation Bluebird" school officials say deputies will increase patrols in problem areas and ticket people who break the law.
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WMBB-TV
On Tuesday, the St. Joe Foundation provided the Bay County Sheriff's Office a $100,000 donation to the Bay Law Enforcement Assistance Fund. This donation will help those deputies who suffered loss due to Hurricane Michael. "Words are inadequate; to express the encouragement I felt to receive the check on behalf of men and women of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office," Sheriff Tommy Ford said.
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The Sheriffs of Florida will never forget the sacrifice their deputies and their families have made to uphold our laws and protect society. Their names have been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts forever. This week we ask you to pause for a moment to remember these officers and their service to our state and nation.
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WPEC-TV
A Florida sheriff's deputy killed in the line of duty is saving lives, more than a hundred of them in fact. According to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, LifeLink of Florida reported 188 people have benefited from tissues and bone marrow from Deputy William Gentry. Investigators say a man shot Gentry in May as he responded to a dispute between the suspect and a neighbor over a cat.
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WFTS-TV
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested 16 and has charges pending for 6 additional individuals in Operation Retrofit, an investigation targeting unlicensed contractors in the Bay Area. "One of these suspects traveled to our area specifically to target the elderly of Hillsborough County. It's despicable and we won't tolerate it. Shoddy work puts people's safety at risk. The consequences of poor construction or electrical work could be deadly," said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
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Bradenton Herald
Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy, Patti Smith, is being credited with saving the life of a baby while assisting with Hurricane Michael relief in the Panhandle. After a mother, frantic with worry, and a father came up to deputies holding an "almost lifeless" 4-month old baby, they [including Smith] were able to dislodge a small object and clear the infant's airway.
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The Florida Times-Union
A new Florida Department of Law Enforcement app as well as signs the Nassau County Sheriff's Office posted recently, could help when it comes to avoiding registered sexual offenders or predators. FDLE launched the new mobile app Monday, making it easy for people to see where sexual felons have registered a home address in Florida via a "Search Sexual Offenders and Predators" button. "I can't think of a better time to launch this app," FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen said. "I hope all parents will download this before going trick-or-treating and then use it often to help keep their families safe or to report suspicious activity." The app also allows people to search for active Amber, Missing Child and Silver alerts. It can seek out wanted suspects or stolen vehicle information, or submit a tip about suspicious activity, according to the department.
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