Law Enforcement Memorial
May 2nd, 2011 by flanews2010 was a deadly year for police officers and 2011 is shaping up to be even worse. Despite the lowest crime rate in 40 years, six officers have already been killed since January 1st. Nine were killed in 2010. They were honored today at the state capitol by the Governor and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Bondi says the state needs to do more to keep police officers safe.
“Florida is leading the number of law enforcement deaths in the country this year and we are going to stop that. You know the governor and I were in office only a couple of months and we attended six funerals of law enforcement officers,” said Bondi.
Families of the fallen officers were given plaques in memory of their lost loved ones. They were also given hugs and condolences by Governor Rick Scott and his wife. This is the 29th year for the Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial service.
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