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Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Commissioner Mark Glass Support Governor DeSantis’ Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget Maintaining a Free Florida Through Law and Order

 

For Immediate Release
February 3, 2025

 
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass praised Governor DeSantis' Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget for protecting Florida families, businesses and visitors.  
 
“Governor DeSantis has been a steadfast proponent of freedom and safety. The Governor’s unwavering support of law enforcement ensures that Florida is a law-and-order state which benefits all Florida families and visitors alike,” said Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass. “In his support of FDLE’s public safety services and systems, Governor DeSantis’ Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget continues to safeguard our families and ensure that freedoms in Florida are not diminished.”
 
The Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget includes:
 
  • $1.7 million and nine additional staff to expand the election crimes unit within FDLE. Additional resources will allow for a quick response to cases of suspected fraud, ensuring free and fair elections in this state.
 
  • Nearly $900,000 and four additional staff members to assist local law enforcement agencies with sexual offender/predator compliance and enforcement processes. This will allow for increased training and compliance enforcement at local law enforcement agencies.
 
  • Further support for technology enhancements, including $1.9 million for the Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse and over $900,000 for contract renewals for other critical public safety systems, including maintenance contracts for laboratory equipment used in the identification of dangerous drugs.
 
  • $1.3 million to improve cybersecurity and upgrade current information technology infrastructure.
 
  • Continued funding of $10 million for the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (S.A.F.E.) program to assist local law enforcement in combatting fentanyl within their communities.
 
  • $5 million for a new Ft. Myers Regional Operations Center after the current building was damaged by multiple storms.
 
 
For Further Information Contact:
FDLE Office of Public Information
Info@fdle.state.fl.us
 
 

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FDLE is composed of five areas: Executive Direction and Business Support, Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Information, Criminal Justice Professionalism and Florida Capitol Police. FDLE’s duties, responsibilities and procedures are mandated through Chapter 943, FS, and Chapter 11, FAC. To learn more about these areas, read our Statement of Agency Organization and Operation or visit our Open Government page.