DeSantis awards bonuses to law enforcement recruits

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that the state has awarded more than 7,800 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving in Marion County, while an additional 660 bonuses have recently been distributed to recruits across the state.

Launched in 2022, this first-of-its-kind initiative underscores Florida’s nation-leading commitment to supporting law enforcement. The program provides a one-time $5,000 bonus-after taxes-to newly employed officers as a show of appreciation and incentive for choosing to serve in Florida.