VIDEO RELEASE: Law Enforcement Officers from Across Florida Join Senator Moody for National Police Week Reception

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senator Ashley Moody is saying thank you to more than 100 Florida law enforcement officers and the families of fallen heroes. Senator Moody honored their service at her inaugural Police Week Reception in the U.S. Senate. Florida Highway Patrol Colonel Gary Howze emceed the event and St. Lucie County Sheriff Richard Del Toro and Milton Police Department Chief Jennifer Frank thanked Senator Moody for steadfast support for law enforcement.

"We are honoring the service of law enforcement officers from across Florida this week and saying thank you to the families of the fallen heroes whose names are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall. Their courage and sacrifice must never be forgotten. As Florida's U.S. Senator and the wife of a law enforcement officer I will also support our heroes," said Senator Ashley Moody.

BACKGROUND:

• Senator Moody welcomed Florida law enforcement and the families of fallen law enforcement officers from around the state to Washington, D.C.
• Ten fallen officers' from Florida will have their names will be added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial.
• Florida lost 11 officers in the line of duty last year. Nationally, there were 111 line of duty deaths.
• Senator Moody is a long-time supporter of the rule of law and of law enforcement officers. Since becoming Florida's newest Senator, Moody has:
  • Introduced the Halo Act to shield federal officers from those who seek to threaten and harass them on duty;
  • Supported the Graham Hoffman Act, which would allow the U.S. to use the full force of state and federal law to prosecute those who assault first responders and act as a deterrent to anyone considering such acts of violence;
  • Introduced the HELPER Act to make homeownership more obtainable for Florida heroes, including law enforcement officers;
  • Co-Sponsored the HALT Fentanyl Act, which was signed into law by President Trump. The new law assists law enforcement officers get fentanyl traffickers off the streets and permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act;
  • Sponsored the RIPPLE Act, which would expand the 287(g) program and provide resources to state law enforcement to more efficiently get criminal illegal aliens out of communities; and
  • Voted to pass the largest pro-law enforcement package out of the Judiciary Committee during Police Week last year.
• As Florida's Attorney General, Senator Moody created many programs to recognize the selfless efforts of law enforcement officers, including her Back the Blue, Thin Line Tribute, and Sunshine Salute programs. Moody also worked with state lawmakers to strengthen statutes to hold criminals accountable and help officers and prosecutors do their jobs.
• Senator Moody also supported the Working Families Tax Cuts, which includes no tax on overtime, ensuring law enforcement officers can keep more of their hard-earned paycheck as they work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

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