Budget conference: House not matching Senate on money to keep cops
One of the ongoing disputes about the budget in Tallahassee is exactly how much to spend on a program dedicated to the recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers.
Sen. Jonathan Martin and Rep. John Snyder each sought $1.5 million for that in the budget. But as of the latest House offer, only $500,000 is contemplated for that task, while the Senate is willing to fully fund the request for a pilot program serving up to 800 officers by helping them with life skills at a cost of at least $1,875 per participant.
“The purpose of this grant is to address the recruitment and retention crisis in the Florida law enforcement community by reducing the likelihood of officers leaving the profes...
