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Scott Calls For Law Enforcement Salary Increase
December 2, 2016
Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday began rolling out his budget proposals for next year’s legislative session, unveiling a plan to boost pay for law-enforcement officers by 5 percent.
Scott said the pay raise, for the spending year that begins July 1, would affect about 4,000 officers and cost $11.7 million.
“This year, Florida’s state law enforcement officers were put to the test like never before,” Scott said, underscoring the massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando and two hurricanes that hit the state. ” … Through these times of adversity, our state law enforcement fearlessly answered the call and put themselves in harm’s way — standing strong in the face of danger.”
Sworn officers would be eligible for the raises if they work in agencies including the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Florida Department of Financial Services, the Florida Lottery, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Florida Department of Legal Affairs and the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam quickly backed Scott’s request. “Florida’s law enforcement officers put it all on the line for us, and I wholeheartedly support Governor Scott’s budget that puts them first,” Putnam said.
Scott is expected to continue releasing pieces of his budget proposal until close to the beginning of the legislative session, which opens March 7. Lawmakers will consider Scott’s proposals as they negotiate a final budget.
by The News Service of Florida
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6 Responses to “Scott Calls For Law Enforcement Salary Increase”
Who ever said it first said she it correctly. Gov. Prick Scott✅
As all Correctional Officers are sworn Law Enforcement and work under FDLE I would image they would also fall in line with the pay raises, but as we all have seen in the past……not everything is done in fairness. The most discouraging thing about they way the Department Of Corrections Employees are treated, a new hire officer makes about $60.00 less per paycheck tan a 20 year veteran officer. So much for longevity and loyalty.
well scott you saying that The Department of Corrections don’t count they do protect and serve they need a raise also thanks for nothing scott
How does Gov Scott pick and choose who among the State employees get a raise? Most haven’t had a raise in 8 years! I agree with the law enforcement officers…but some of the others listed…really the Lottery, legal affairs and etc. This Gov has his favorites….not all inclusive group! The raises should be ALL State Employees who are underpaid as it is!
Does anyone see Adam Putnam on the radar as running for governor? I seemed to have picked up several “pings” of late.
As for any LEO, CO or any state recognized sworn officer, the raise should be applicable to them as well. They protect us from the animals in this zoo.
The Department of Corrections employees put it ALL ON THE LINE too – they don’t just have to handle the “bad guys” for a day, etc. They have to handle them for the entire time they are in prison. No usually they don’t have a gun – but lots of other ways to injure or give them HIV, etc. Come on Governor Scott – look out for the DOC.