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FDLE arrests 12 this summer for sex crimes against children | 9/12/2024
FDLE arrested 12 suspects from Memorial Day to Labor Day for various child sexual abuse crimes.

FDLE offers free training for mental health providers | 9/5/2024
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is hosting a free two-day training program designed to equip mental health clinicians with the skills to effectively support law enforcement officers.
 

FDLE, VSO: Help solve the Laralee Spear cold case | 9/4/2024
15-year-old DeLand High School student murdered 30 years ago
 

Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute celebrates new graduates of Executive Leadership Seminar | 8/30/2024
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute proudly announces the graduation of 15 distinguished criminal justice executives from its prestigious Executive Leadership Seminar.

FDLE renames Miami Regional Operations Center after fallen special agent | 8/29/2024
Introducing the Miami Regional Operations Center Jose Antonio Perez Building 

Florida’s School Guardian Management System is live | 8/27/2024
Information from schools and sheriff’s offices is due by September 1, 2024
 

FDLE arrests Orange County man for solicitation of a minor | 8/22/2024
Investigation is active and further charges are pending

Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy | 8/16/2024
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute (FCJEI) announces the graduation of 44 first-line supervisors today from the Florida Leadership Academy, Class 57.

FDLE arrests Fort Pierce City Manager for bid rigging | 8/14/2024
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) today arrested Nicholas C. Mimms, 51, on one count of bid tampering and one count of official misconduct. Mimms is the Fort Pierce City Manager, a position he’s held since 2015.

MSD Commission meets July 30 and 31 | 7/25/2024
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSDHS) Public Safety Commission Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30 and Wednesday, July 31 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.

FDLE congratulates graduates of Special Agent Training Class 45 | 6/21/2024
The 40 new special agents will be assigned throughout Florida

FDLE invites public to submit comments to CALEA | 6/18/2024
In July 1990, the FDLE was the first state law enforcement agency in the nation to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), and FDLE has voluntarily participated and maintained accreditation ever since.

 

FDLE invites public to submit comments to CALEA | 6/18/2024
In 1990, FDLE was the first state law enforcement agency in the nation to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), and FDLE has voluntarily participated and maintained accreditation ever since.

FDLE’s “Dog Days of Summer” campaign begins tomorrow | 6/13/2024
FDLE's “Dog Days of Summer” social media campaign begins June 14 and will run through Aug. 23 on the agency’s Facebook, X and Instagram accounts.

 

Governor DeSantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future Budget helps keep Florida families safe | 6/13/2024
FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass is praising Governor DeSantis' Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for protecting Florida families, businesses and visitors.  
 

FDLE: Update on the May 25 Ginnie Springs investigation | 5/31/2024
FDLE continues to investigate the May 25 shooting at Ginne Springs that killed one and injured two innocent bystanders.

FDLE arrests Kissimmee man for possession of child sexual abuse material | 5/22/2024
Investigation began from a CyberTip

Five Florida law enforcement officers inducted into Hall of Fame | 5/18/2024
Today’s ceremony honors officers’ service to protecting Florida’s citizens, families, communities

FDLE honors law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice | 5/15/2024
Commemorating Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week

FDLE hosts first-ever training program for mental health clinicians | 5/2/2024
Course offers insight into the law enforcement community

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Man arrested for possession of dozens of images of child porn in Wakulla County | 4/20/2022
Crime Lab Analysts in the FDLE Tallahassee Digital Evidence Section helped examine electronic devices, detecting images that led to charges against Flippo in Florida. 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! | 4/13/2022
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Members throughout the crime lab system work year-round to examine evidence involved in alleged sexual assaults and to provide timely results, interpretations, and conclusions in these cases. Learn more from these national and Florida partners, and look for events in your local community.
 


Keystone Heights man sentenced in death of neighbor Jordan Cooper (jacksonville.com) | 4/13/2022
Keystone Heights man sentenced in death of neighbor Jordan Cooper (jacksonville.com)
 

Gang Leader Sentenced To Over 17 Years In Prison For Drug And Gun Offenses | USAO-MDFL | Department of Justice | 4/13/2022
TBROC DNA analyst Caroline Maimone and TBROC Seized Drugs analyst Shauna Barritt contributed to this case against a violent offender tried in Federal Court


FMROC drug chemists and TBROC biology and firearms members conducted testing that ultimately aided in this conviction and sentencing. | 2/28/2022
FMROC drug chemists and TBROC biology and firearms members conducted testing that ultimately aided in this conviction and sentencing.

Many members of FDLE JROC helped the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office work through this tragic case, and DNA aided in conviction of murderer Kimberly Kessler. | 2/28/2022
Many members of FDLE JROC helped the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office work through this tragic case, and DNA aided in conviction of murderer Kimberly Kessler. 

Detectives learn man accused of rape in Florida Keys died in Guatemala | 12/20/2021
Detectives learn man accused of rape in Florida Keys died in Guatemala (local10.com)
 

Brett Pleasant found guilty of second-degree murder in death of Jo Ann Leasure | 12/20/2021
“I would like to say thank you for the opportunity to work with Lauren Tirollo on the Brett Pleasant investigation. As the lead detective for the investigation, I can say this was initially a very hard case to work on. We conducted an extensive scene processing and canvass of the area surrounding the scene, but were left with no real leads in this case. This appeared to be a complete stranger committing a complete random act of violence. This case I can say was solved by Lauren Tirollo, for the processing as well as subsequent identification of Brett Pleasant. If not for the processing that she performed, this subject would not have been identified as fast as he was. Yes, additional DNA evidence assisted in the successful prosecution in this case. It was the latent work that truly solved this case. This morning, Brett Pleasant was sentenced to life in prison for the murder. I wanted to take a moment and extend my gratitude for Lauren’s work, that she did on this case.”
Detective Robert Patton, Homicide, Lee County Sheriff’s Office
 

FCSO: 4th of July Celebration lands Man in Jail | 11/19/2021
A 72-year-old man is charged with firing into a dwelling after Flagler County deputies say he fired into the air, leading to multiple bullets striking someone's home.

Cove burglary spree suspect nabbed by Panama City police with new fingerprint tech | 11/19/2021
A suspect in a rash of Panama City home burglaries has been identified in part thanks to a new fingerprint technology program.

Tampa Man Guilty Of Gun And Drugs Crime – CW44 Tampa Bay (cbslocal.com) | 11/2/2021
Tampa Man Guilty Of Gun And Drugs Crime – CW44 Tampa Bay (cbslocal.com)

How Jacksonville detectives cracked a 21-year-old cold case | firstcoastnews.com | 11/2/2021
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/cold-cases/how-detectives-cracked-21-year-old-cold-case/77-fec3fef4-30cb-48ea-a56a-c67cd2effbd8

Retired JSO detective pleads not guilty to murder, other charges | 12/15/2020
William Baer, 64, is charged in the 1999 stabbing death of Jacksonville businessman Saad Kawaf.

FDLE: Three Years After First Report, Rape Kit Backlog All Clear | 12/15/2020
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says its done processing more than 8,000 untested rape kits.

TPD Wins International Award for Closing Cases, Tracking Down ‘Predator Turned Serial Killer’ | 10/2/2020
An international award given to the Tallahassee Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit hinged on the investigative work that went into the arrest of a capital city "sexual predator turned serial killer" in 2019.

Fla. Man Vanished in 2015 – and Wife Is Arrested After His Remains Are found Buried in Backyard | 9/18/2020
Police allege Laurie Shaver got remarried near the exact spot where her husband's body was found

Cape Coral 13-year-old Arrested for Sexual Assault | 9/16/2020

A Cape Coral teen was arrested Monday and charged with sexual battery against a 5-year-old.



Fingerprint, DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in Nearly 20 Year Old Rape and Burglary Case | 9/10/2020
Police say with the help of DNA and fingerprint evidence, they have arrested the person they believe to be responsible for an armed burglary and rape that happened nearly 20 years ago.

Dan Markel Dateline episode | 9/1/2020
Tallahassee Trap - Dateline

Florida Man Wanted for Murder in 2003 Cold Case Turns Self In | 5/28/2020
A Florida man was arrested for murder after turning himself over to authorities in a case that had been cold for 17 years.

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