Posted on 06/22/2002 2:01:20 PM PDT by summer
Throughout his term, Gov. Jeb Bush has been
signing new legislation to benefit FL law enforcment officers.
Saturday, June 22, 2002
Fraternal Order of Police Endorse Governor Bush
MIAMI BEACH - The Bush-Brogan 2002 campaign is pleased to announce the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The announcement was made today during the FOP's 53rd Annual Meeting in Miami Beach. The FOP represents more than 22,000 law enforcement officers throughout the state of Florida.
"Public safety has been and continues to be a top priority for the
Bush-Brogan Administration," Bush said. "I am both humbled
and grateful to have the endorsement of the FOP."
"During his first term, Governor Bush has shown an unwavering commitment to the men and women in uniform," FOP President Philip Cameron said. "Governor Bush has shown that he is tough on crime by implementing laws like 10-20-Life, making Florida a safer place, and serving as an advocate for Florida's public safety workers."
The Bush-Brogan Administration is strongly committed to Florida's law enforcement officers:
· Fulfilling a 1998 campaign promise, Governor Bush signed the Police and Firefighter Pension Act (House Bill 261) into law in 1999, improving retirement benefits for Florida's public safety officers. This was his first bill to sign into law as Governor.
· In 2000, Governor Bush signed into law Senate Bill 94, which increased disability payments for special-risk officers by 23 percent.
· This year, Governor Bush has signed several bills into law to aid Florida's law enforcement officers including Senate Bill 108 which provides workers' compensation benefits for law enforcement officers for injuries sustained while performing their job responsibilities while off-duty or outside their regular jurisdiction. Senate Bill 176 and House Bill 1357 increase educational and death benefits for children and families of law enforcement officers who are killed in the line of duty.
The Fraternal Order of Police was the latest public safety organization to endorse Governor Bush's candidacy, and is the second in a series of endorsement announcements to be made by the campaign. On June 3rd, Bush received the endorsement of 16,500-person strong Florida Professional Firefighters.
Gov Jeb Bush attending FL's annual memorial service for
the state's fallen law enforcement officers.
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