PHOTOS: Senator Moody Rallies Hundreds of Florida Police Chiefs From Across Florida and Receives Statewide Law Enforcement Award

Home How Can I Help? News Contact Us Share Your Opinion Federal Nominations Scheduling Request Storm Preparation About Search for: Home How Can I Help? News Contact Us Share Your Opinion Federal Nominations Scheduling Request Storm Preparation About All News PHOTOS: Senator Moody Rallies Hundreds of Florida Police Chiefs From Across Florida and Receives Statewide Law Enforcement Award Jul 9, 2026 ORLANDO, Fla.— Senator Ashley Moody today received special recognition for her strong support of Florida’s law enforcement. Senator Moody received the Friends of the Florida Police Chiefs Association Award after rallying hundreds of law enforcement leaders from across the state at the FPCA Annual Summer Conference in Orlando. Throughout her career, Senator Moody has fought for Florida law enforcement officers—creating, supporting and sponsoring many measures to provide tools and resources necessary to strengthen law and order and build safer communities. “Florida is the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation because we never waver in our support for the men and women who selflessly serve and protect our communities. As the wife of a law enforcement officer, I’ll continue fighting in Washington to ensure our officers have the tools they need to keep Floridians safe,” said Senator Ashley Moody . BACKGROUND: To view Senator Moody’s full remarks at the FPCA Summer Conference, click here. Senator Moody is a long-time supporter of the rule of law and of law enforcement officers. Since becoming Florida’s newest Senator, Moody has: Introduced the Halo Act to shield federal officers from those who seek to threaten and harass them on duty. Supported the Graham Hoffman Act , which would allow the U.S. to use the full force of state and federal law to prosecute those who assault first responders and act as a deterrent to anyone considering such acts of violence. Introduced the HELPER Act to make homeownership more obtainable for Florida heroes, including law enforcement officers. Co-Sponsored the HALT Fentanyl Act , which was signed into law by President Trump. The new law assists law enforcement officers in getting fentanyl traffickers off the streets and permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Sponsored the RIPPLE Act , which would expand the 287(g) program and provide resources to state law enforcement to more efficiently get criminal illegal aliens out of communities; and Advanced six bills to support law enforcement, strengthen public safety and deliver critical tools to officers out of the Judiciary Committee during Police Week earlier this year. As Florida’s Attorney General, Senator Moody created many programs to recognize the selfless efforts of law enforcement officers, including her Back the Blue, Thin Line Tribute, and Sunshine Salute programs. Moody also worked with state lawmakers to strengthen statutes to hold criminals accountable and help officers and prosecutors do their jobs. Strengthen laws to prevent violent offenders from committing new crimes. Helped recruit 1,900 new officers to Florida from every state in the nation. During President Trump’s first administration, served as a Commissioner on the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Law Enforcement Commission. # # # Join the Newsletter Email Address First Name Last Name Follow Follow Follow Follow Copyright 2024 Follow Follow Follow Follow Usage Policy PDF Help Privacy Policy Senate.gov