At this time, Governor Ron DeSantis introduced that Florida has awarded greater than 1,750 bonuses to newly employed regulation enforcement recruits by the Regulation Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program.
To this point, 530 regulation enforcement recruits from 48 states and US territories have relocated to Florida, together with greater than 200 from California, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania. Every of the greater than 1,750 regulation enforcement officers have obtained a $5,000 bonus after taxes, bringing the entire quantity awarded although this system to greater than $11.8 million so far.
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What Recruits Are Saying:
Davey, Clermont Police Division, relocated from New York
“After working within the NYPD for 17 years, I started to really feel as if town I served was not supported by my efforts. I made a decision to look into relocating my household and working towards regulation enforcement elsewhere. I started the method for my transition to the Clermont Police Division lengthy earlier than the regulation enforcement signal on bonus was provided. I used to be relieved by the information of this bonus as It carried a message that was very reassuring – regulation enforcement have been welcome and embraced right here within the state of Florida! I’m blissful to say that in July of final yr I moved to Florida and joined the Clermont Police Division quickly after. As my household and I start our new life right here in Florida, I’m proud to say that our first mortgage fee was paid with the bonus cash I obtained from a state that really helps its officers! My household and I are grateful for this blessing because it has made us really feel welcome and has confirmed our resolution to maneuver on.”
Rob, Clermont Police Division, relocated from New York
“New York’s over-taxation is burdensome and pays for failed insurance policies which have led to each a dramatic improve in crime and a lower in quality-of-life. The price of residing in Florida and climate are additionally necessary! Regardless of 25 years and 4 promotions on the NYPD, the selection of transferring to Florida was a simple one. The individuals and the federal government in Florida are much more appreciative and supportive of regulation enforcement. Governor DeSantis’s name is being heard and I used to be blissful to make the transfer. The method of going into regulation enforcement is comparatively straightforward for out-of-state officers and the Clermont Police Division was extremely supportive and understanding of the challenges confronted by the transfer. Regardless of all that, transferring was extremely costly and the bonus was essential in easing that burden. It’s a lot appreciated.”
Jason, Clermont Police Division, relocated from New Jersey
“Once I determined I not needed to dwell in NJ, there have been many elements that performed into the transfer. Together with profession selections, life objectives, and most significantly the education curriculum up north. I not needed to work in a state that didn’t assist regulation enforcement and couldn’t deal with the way in which the college techniques have been altering their curriculum for my children. Finally, transferring to Florida was a choice to raised not solely myself and my profession however to present my household a greater life. The $5000 recruitment bonus that was given, was one thing that helped relieve the monetary stress of relocating to a different State. Particularly after paying for the EOT course and different journeys down for medical, bodily evaluation, and interviews it was a monetary reduction. Having a Governor who genuinely cares for his states first responders is one thing I wasn’t used to working in NJ for the final 9 years. It actually makes it simpler when the work you do each day is definitely rewarded on the highest stage. I look ahead to my profession within the Metropolis of Clermont and being a resident of this nice State.”
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Kevin, Bradenton Police Division, Relocated from New York
“My title is Kevin Williams. In September 2022, I used to be employed as a Police Officer with the Bradenton Police Division. My household and I are extraordinarily gracious and blessed to acquire the Regulation Enforcement Recruitment Bonus as our relocation from New York to Florida was expeditious. The bonus assisted us in some ways together with offsetting relocation charges and extra importantly, giving us peace of thoughts by reaffirming our resolution to relocate. Along with the bonus, the good state of Florida has provided us so many alternatives together with the Step Up for Kids tuition program and an schooling system that has actually set our youngsters up for fulfillment. I consider that my practically 20 years of expertise and coaching in emergency companies starting from a volunteer Firefighter/Fireplace Chief, Emergency Medical Technician, profession NYC Fireplace Dispatcher and NYC Police Officer within the Counterterrorism Bureau will profit the Bradenton Police Division and extra importantly, Floridians . As soon as once more from the Williams Household, THANK YOU!”
Daniel, Clermont Police Division, relocated from Virginia
“My spouse and I’ve at all times deliberate to maneuver to Florida from Virginia finally, however the recruitment bonus made this the suitable time to make the transfer. I labored for the Newport Information Police Division in Virginia for 5 years. I loved it there and found my ardour for regulation enforcement. My spouse and I’ve at all times deliberate to maneuver to Florida from Virginia finally, however the recruitment bonus made this the suitable time to make the transfer. We have been in a position to transfer 800 miles away and purchase a way more snug house with the recruitment bonus, particularly with the federal taxes already in-built to the bonus. I am wanting ahead to persevering with my regulation enforcement profession in Clermont, Florida.”
Philip, Clermont Police Division
“I’ve at all times needed to be a Police Officer within the state of Florida. I’ve at all times lived in Florida and have solely visited different states by touring. Throughout my technique of changing into a Regulation Enforcement Officer I needed to attend an academy the place I used to be provided a job on the Clermont Police Division. Throughout this course of it was a blessing to obtain a $5,000 greenback bonus from the state. This bonus allowed for me to place a down fee on a automobile I’ve needed for fairly a while. With my previous automobile breaking on me this $5,000 greenback bonus was an actual life saver. The bonus additionally straight affected my means to get a soar begin on increase an funding account for later down the road.”
Bailey, Clermont Police Division
“This bonus has positively impacted me as a result of I’ve a baby on the way in which and this bonus has granted me the chance to completely furnish his room in addition to get him clothes and provides that can assist take care of him for the primary yr of his life. With out this bonus, I must discover alternative routes to get a crib and stroller for my child in addition to struggling to pay hospital payments. Due to this bonus, these bills have been taken care of upfront permitting me to concentrate on growing my understanding and skillset on this new profession. I’m grateful for this bonus in addition to the division for granting me this chance to raised present for my household because it begins to develop, with my new profession in regulation enforcement.”
Kyle, Clermont Police Division
“The state of Florida continues to indicate its appreciation for regulation enforcement. That is performed by packages that help with housing, coaching… The newest one is the recruiting bonus that the State of Florida offers new rent officers from inside and out of doors of the state. This $5,000 USD bonus assists officers out of state with funding to assist relocate to Florida and provides officers throughout the state the power to maneuver round. I’ve benefitted from this recruitment bonus by reinvesting in myself to assist additional help these I serve within the Metropolis of Clermont. As well as, I utilized a few of my bonus in direction of tools and deliberate to reinvest it inside native companies. With these funds, I used to be additionally in a position to offset among the prices of the academy by way of transportation prices. This bonus is a major dedication to speculate sooner or later for individuals who serve in regulation enforcement within the State of Florida. In addition to, a terrific recruiting software to carry these with expertise from out of state to raised serve the consistently altering group in Florida.”
Joe, Longboat Key Police Division, relocated from Maryland
“The primary purpose I used to be relocated to the State of Florida was for the standard of life and the backing for regulation enforcement professionals. The 5,000 greenback bonus did take among the stress from transferring from up north right down to Florida. The bonus helped with renting the U-Haul and different little requirements alongside the way in which.”
Emmanuel, Bradenton Police Division
“I had not too long ago returned again house from an abroad deployment and instantly positioned myself right into a self-sponsored Police Academy. One in all my largest considerations I had was getting picked up by an Company and caring for my funds. The Bradenton Police Dept was one of many first businesses that got here by our Academy and have been extraordinarily straightforward to work with through the hiring course of. Quickly sufficient, I discovered myself graduating within the Bradenton Police Dept’s Class A uniform and receiving a 5K Bonus from the Florida Home Invoice which helped to scrub up a few of my put up Academy funds. I’m proud to be a Regulation Enforcement Officer throughout the State of Florida and I’m glad to have taken this chance to pursue this profession path when most others will not. I wish to thank Governor DeSantis for passing the Florida Home Invoice and giving those that are wishing to pursue Regulation Enforcement as a profession path, a serving to hand to achieve their objectives and serve their communities.”
Brett, Longboat Key Police Division, relocated from Ohio
“The bonus helps with among the prices of transferring throughout the nation.”
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For extra details about the Florida Regulation Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Fee Program, go to www.FloridaJobs.org/Recognition-and-Recruitment.
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