The idea came to us from Palm Beach County PBA's Treasurer Lou Penque and Vice President Rick McAfee. After talking with a number of Homicide Investigators across Florida, we came up with a simple change to the law which has …
Continue ReadingThe Florida PBA met with Governor Ron DeSantis this week to discuss our budget priorities. The Governor and his staff were gracious with their time. His message was clear, he fully supports Florida's law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and correctional …
Continue ReadingWe passed three bills and made some progress with the budget leadership this week. Overall, Florida PBA had a good showing. Please join me in thanking everyone who joined us in Tallahassee - President John "Kaz" Kazanjian, Palm Beach County …
Continue ReadingPlease vote for Joseph Citro for Tampa City Council - District 1, City Wide on April 23rd! More about Joseph Citro and why he wants your vote to represent you on Tampa's City Council for District 1 (citywide): Joseph Citro is an experienced …
Continue ReadingThe Florida PBA has been fighting to preserve the 12-hour work day and consistently opposed efforts by the FDC to force officers to work 8-hour shifts. Approximately 85 percent of Correctional Officers are in favor of staying on 12-hour shifts. …
Continue ReadingPlease watch the following video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ0UZV_sbI4&list=PLsVaWXE-2uynWZpTXHr8Z-GKIEmW_SLXz Florida PBA Corrections & Probation Officers Need Your Support
SB 784 by Senator Joe Gruters (HB 779 by Representative Chuck Clemons) unanimously passed the Florida Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee on April 10. The bill creates what we call a "hard floor" of 2% for the post-retirement Cost …
Continue ReadingThe House and Senate are ready to begin the hard part of the session - finishing a budget. Both chambers took up their budget proposals this week and then agreed to disagree over how to fund the state of Florida. …
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