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FDLE agents extradite Wauchula murder suspect | 8/8/2023
Following a murder investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Wauchula Police Department, suspect Mathew Scott Flores, 36, was extradited back to Hardee County from Rutherford County, North Carolina.

FDLE issues statement regarding Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez | 7/24/2023
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are investigating an incident involving Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez last night on I-75 South of Tampa.

FDLE celebrates Purple Alert anniversary | 7/18/2023
Since its inception, 255 Purple Alerts have been issued, and 250 individuals recovered.

FDLE returns with “Dog Days of Summer” campaign for 2023 | 7/6/2023
FDLE kicks off Dog Days of Summer social media campaign

FDLE arrests 23, recovers dozens of high-end cars in five-year RICO investigation | 6/26/2023
Operation Gone in 60 Days dismantles sophisticated vehicle theft crime ring.

ICYMI: FDLE agents and analysts deployed in Operation Lone Star | 6/6/2023
Nearly 40 FDLE agents and analysts are deployed to Texas in support of Operation Lone Star investigating criminal activity along the border associated with human trafficking and drug and weapon smuggling. 
 

ICYMI: FDLE agents and analysts deployed in Operation Lone Star | 6/6/2023
Nearly 40 FDLE agents and analysts are deployed to Texas in support of Operation Lone Star investigating criminal activity along the border associated with human trafficking and drug and weapon smuggling. 
 

Five Florida law enforcement officers inducted into Hall of Fame | 6/5/2023
Law Enforcement Hall of Fame honorees

FDLE arrests Clay County man for human trafficking | 5/25/2023
Investigators believe that there may be additional victims, and anyone with information is urged to call FDLE’s Human Trafficking Hotline at 855-FLA-SAFE (855-352-7233)

Today is National Missing Children’s Day | 5/25/2023
FDLE reminds citizens to opt in to receiving life-saving Wireless Emergency Alerts

FDLE: Sexual Assault Kit tracking now available statewide | 5/11/2023
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Commissioner Mark Glass announced that FL Track-Kit, a sexual assault kit tracking database, is now available to survivors throughout Florida, more than two months ahead of the July 1, 2023 deadline.

FDLE invites public to submit comments to CALEA | 5/9/2023
In July 1990, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (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 arrests two on election fraud charges | 5/9/2023
FDLE arrests two in Palm Beach County on election fraud charges.

The MSD Public Safety Commission hosts virtual meeting Thursday | 5/3/2023
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission will meet virtually Thursday through Microsoft Teams from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.   

FDLE arrests Kissimmee felon for driver license counterfeiting scheme | 5/1/2023
Following an FDLE investigation, Yonathan Rosario, 30, of Kissimmee, was arrested.  

FDLE arrests 70-year-old Largo man for soliciting minor for sex | 4/25/2023
Joseph Moore Walter faces 10 felony counts.

ICYMI: Attorney General Ashley Moody, FDLE and Lakeland PD encourage Floridians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day | 4/21/2023

AG Ashley Moody, FDLE Special Agent in Charge Mark Brutnell and Lakeland Chief of Police Sammy Taylor, Jr. are encouraging Floridians to help fight the opioid crisis by participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22.



ICYMI: FDLE joins Attorney General Moody’s xylazine public safety event | 4/6/2023
 Similar to fentanyl, xylazine is commonly mixed with other drugs and sold to unsuspecting users.

FDLE members honored at Attorney General’s women in law enforcement event | 3/30/2023
Six FDLE members from across the state featured at event.

FDLE congratulates graduates of Special Agent Training Class 44 | 3/24/2023
The 28 graduates will be assigned to FDLE’s seven regions.

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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.