Crime_in_Florida

Crime in Florida

Crime in Florida

Overview of crime in Florida, U.S.

Crime in Florida refers to crime occurring within the U.S. State of Florida.

Crime Statistics

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Policing

Further information: List of law enforcement agencies in Florida

In 2018, Florida had 373 state and local law enforcement agencies. Those agencies employed a total of 85,234 staff. Of the total staff, 47,177 were sworn officers (defined as those with general arrest powers). In 2018, Florida had 222 police officers per 100,000 residents.[2]

Capital punishment laws

Further information: Capital punishment in Florida

Capital punishment is applied in Florida.[3] In 1995, the legislature modified Chapter 921 to provide that felons should serve at least 85% of their sentence.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Florida Crime Rates 1960 - 2019". www.disastercenter.com. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  2. [2]
    "U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  3. [3]
    "Facts about capital punishment - the death penalty". religioustolerance.org. Archived from the original on April 9, 2022.
  4. [4]
    Knapp, Andrew (16 October 2010). "Crime rate decreases 5.5%". Melbourne, Florida: Florida Today. pp. 1B. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014.
  5. [5]
    "The 2022 Florida Statutes (including 2022 Special Session A and 2023 Special Session B)". Florida Legislature. Retrieved May 13, 2023.

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