DeSantis Signs Bill Increasing Penalties for Harming Police Canines

Penalties for committing crimes against Police K-9s will increase under a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The bill (HB 1047) will increase the penalty from a first-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony for “intentionally maliciously” touching, striking, or causing bodily harm to dogs working with police, search-and-rescue officials, or firefighters. Subscribe to Florida … Continue reading DeSantis Signs Bill Increasing Penalties for Harming Police Canines