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FDLE arrests police officer for manslaughter | 6/1/2022
Following an FDLE investigation, Joshua Payne was arrested for manslaughter.

FCJEI graduates 29 from the Senior Leadership Program | 5/27/2022
Congratulations to Senior Leadership Program Class 24!

Three charged with campaign finance scheme following FDLE investigation | 5/24/2022
2020 Florida Senate candidate Jestine Iannotti and poltical consultant James Eric Foglesong face felony charges.

Five law enforcement officers inducted into Hall of Fame | 5/21/2022
The five inductees served in Florida law enforcement of a collective total of 190 years.

FDLE arrests former police captain for grand theft, exploitation | 5/4/2022
The case was investigated jointly by FDLE, Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) and the State Attorney’s Office. 

Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy | 4/8/2022
Florida Leadership Academy, Class 50, graduated April 8th!

FDLE releases statement regarding Commissioner Swearingen’s retirement | 3/29/2022
FDLE appreciates the dedication of Commissioner Swearingen and his 38 years of service to Florida.  

FDLE hosts Southwest Border Summit | 3/28/2022
FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen hosted law enforcement leaders from eight southern states to discuss ways to better combat the increased crime coming from the U.S.-Mexico border. 

FDLE arrests owner of Altamonte Springs investment company in Ponzi scheme | 3/3/2022
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested the owner of Platinum Bay Capital Management LLC for operating a Ponzi scheme.  Americo “Rick” Antunes is charged with racketeering.

Accreditation assessment team invites public to comment on FDLE | 2/11/2022
Assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will be visiting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on March 14-16. 

FDLE develops autism awareness training for 911 telecommunicators | 1/21/2022
FDLE’s Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse launched a new course for Florida’s 911 telecommunicators to assist in the safe recovery of children with autism who go missing.

FDLE members graduate from the Advanced Leadership Program | 1/14/2022
The Bureau of Professional Development announces the graduation of FDLE members from the Advanced Leadership Program.

Today is National AMBER Alert Awareness Day | 1/13/2022
Today is National AMBER Alert Awareness Day and FDLE is highlighting Florida’s seven active AMBER Alert cases.

FDLE recognized for implementing gold standards in forensic science | 1/12/2022
FDLE labs received recognition from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for implementing the high-quality crime laboratory standards.

FDLE highlights 2021 accomplishments | 12/27/2021
As we approach the end of the year, FDLE is highlighting some of its members’ most significant 2021 accomplishments.

FDLE arrests Brevard woman, man for meth trafficking | 12/17/2021
Crystal Ann Young, 37, and Leroy Eugene Pendleton, 55, face felony charges as a result of the joint investigation spearheaded by FDLE's Brevard Field Office.

FDLE arrests Melbourne man, woman for drug trafficking, firearms crimes | 12/16/2021
Denzel Rashad Scott, 24, and Kathryn Lynn Barrow, 51, face fentanyl trafficking and other felony charges.

Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy Class 32 Graduation | 12/16/2021
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announces the graduation of 21 law enforcement analysts from the Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy.

FDLE arrests South Carolina man for written threats to kill and commit mass shooting or terrorism | 12/8/2021
On December 7, Florida’s Fusion Center received a warning from the South Carolina Fusion Center that Stephan was in Florida. 

Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy | 11/19/2021
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute announces the graduation of 41 first-line supervisors. 

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Paul Durousseau – serial killer – convicted of the murders of 5 Jacksonville women – FDLE did the DNA testing that linked Durousseau to the victims | 6/18/2010

A cab driver was charged with murder in the killing of five Jacksonville women from December 2002 to February. Paul Durousseau, has been in jail since Feb. 6 on other charges.



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Florida Department of Law Enforcement Priorities

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.