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South Florida deputies told not to enforce anti-riot law

by The Associated Press (AP)

Maxwell Frost, with megaphone, speaks to people during a vigil for George Floyd outside Orlando City Hall on Tuesday April 20th, 2021. Photo: Matthew Peddie, WMFE


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Deputies in a South Florida county are being instructed not to enforce an anti-rioting law signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week, unless it’s absolutely necessary.

When it is deemed necessary, the decision must be run up the chain of command before taking action.

That’s according to an internal memo obtained by the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Col. David R. Holmes, the agency’s executive director of law enforcement, emailed district captains Wednesday to say the anti-rioting law threatened to diminish the sheriff office’s attempts to connect with the community.


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