Dec 21, 2022 · NEW YORK - Trained in New York, but working in Florida, many NYPD officers have been handing in their badges and moving down south. For many, the relocation is coming after Florida's...

Nov 13, 2021 · More than a dozen NYPD cops have ditched the Big Apple to join the force in a small Florida city — part of a nationwide trend of disgruntled officers finding greener pastures in pro-police...

Jul 4, 2024 · Police officers are relocating to Florida through a new Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program created by DeSantis and the state legislature that first launched in April 2022.

Apr 11, 2023 · Many expressing gratitude are former NYPD officers who argue the city abandoned them. New York City is seeing record numbers of police officers retire or resign.

Apr 10, 2023 · Several recruits shared why they relocated to Florida in a joint statement released by the governor's office. Many expressing gratitude are former NYPD officers who argue the city abandoned them. New York City is seeing record numbers of police officers retire or resign.

2 days ago · Other agencies are aggressively recruiting New York police officers, dangling tempting incentives. In December, Fremont, Calif., announced a $100,000 hiring bonus for officers making a lateral move.

Nov 22, 2021 · New details are emerging about the newest dozen police officers lauded by Gov. Ron DeSantis for moving to Central Florida from New York City to escape what the governor described as low...

Apr 12, 2023 · Several recruits shared why they relocated to Florida in a joint statement released by the governor’s office. Many expressing gratitude are former NYPD officers who argue the city abandoned them.

Nov 18, 2021 · The majority moved within two months of Gov. Ron DeSantis pledging to give a $5,000 bonus to law enforcement officers who relocate to Florida in a proposal he rolled out in September. In addition to the $5,000 signing bonus, officers would receive relocation support.

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