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Ron DeSantis: “We did a recruitment bonus of $5,000 [for new law…”

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Governor DeSantis Addresses the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches

Published October 15, 2025 | Video Starts at 20:04

We started this program well during COVID we did thousand dollar bonuses for all police and fire in EMT three years in a row. And then We did a recruitment bonus of $5,000 [for new law enforcement officers]. That new law enforcement officers from within the state, the younger people and recruits from out of state, if you come from San Francisco to Palm beach, let's say Sheriff's department, you get a $5,000 bonus right off the top. (20:04–20:09)

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