Governor DeSantis announces pay increases for state law enforcement and firefighters in Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget
Press release from the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is recommending pay increases for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in his Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
“We support the men and women who keep our streets and communities safe,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Throughout my time in office, I have delivered on my promise to support law enforcement and first responders. Therefore, in the coming fiscal year, I am recommending a well-earned pay raise.”
The Governor’s Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget recommends $118.3 million in pay increases for more than 4,700 state sworn law enforcement officers and more than 730 state firefighters. This includes a:
- 20% pay increase for state entry level sworn law enforcement officers; and
- 25% pay increase for veteran sworn law enforcement officers and all state firefighters.
These pay increases will build on the support already delivered to support law enforcement and first responders. As a result of these initiatives, Florida continues to have record-low crime rates; continues to be a great place to live, work, and raise a family; and remains the friendliest state in the country for first responders.
Read about the full Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget here.
And zero for all other state employees.
Did you vote for the fruity mayor of tallahassee???
Maybe the SBAC should take notes.
Hopefully paid for by cutting future state attorney headcount/pay — who most caused America’s crime and auto insurance crises. ACLUSPLCDNC 💩👺👿👹🤡
Correction officers are way understaffed due to salary and conditions. Better place to start.
Since most police officers and fire fighters in our state work for a city or county, I guess this mainly is for the State Police, FDLE and state fire fighters who mainly fight wild fires in forests, etc.
California recently showed us what happens when you cut the fire budget and don’t have competent fire fighters.
I would much rather see my tax money go to these deserving men who protect all of us than to some silly DEI program.