AG: Americans are Moving to Florida Because of the Crime

• Ashley Moody, Florida AG, says Americans are moving to Florida due to its law and order status.
• Moody stated, “People are watching and understanding that leadership matters.” 
• Americans have flockedSunshine State is largely due its affordable housing.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody claims that Americans from blue states are moving in Florida because it’s a state of law and order.

“So, what’s the secret to Florida? Why are all the Californians and New Yorkers coming to your great state?” Fox’s Sean Duffy asked Sean Duffy, Fox’s host. Sunday Morning Futures.

“It’s not rocketscience. “People are watching and understanding that leadership matters,” Moody stated. 

The former federal prosecutor and judge pointed to Gov. Ron DeSantis initiative to recruit police officers by providing $5,000 signing bonuses as well as introducing legislationShe claimed that organized retail theft has made it easier to prosecute offenders. Under Senate Bill 1534 in Florida, anyone who robs 20 or more items through five or more separate thefts within a specified time period can be charged with a second degree felony.

Americans have flockedSunshine State is known for its low taxes and business-friendly policies. accordingJimmy Patronis, the state’s chief financial officer. Florida’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research anticipatesThe state will have an average of 294,756 new residents each year by April 2027.

Use data from the FBI’s 2018 Uniform Crime Reporting Program, USA Today rankedFrom the lowest to the highest states with violent crime rates. Florida ranked 21st with a violent crime rate of 384.9 per 100,000 people, while California — the most populous state — ranked 14th with a violent crime rate of 447.4 per 100,000 people, according to the news outlet. New York was 25th with a violent crime ratio of 350.5 per 100,000 residents.

Moody said to Duffy that Florida is a place where cops are respected and given the tools they require. 

She added, “Be aware.” “If you move to Florida, Florida is a law-and-order state. If you are a criminal and reside in Florida, you must get out.

The state’s tough-on crime policy has attracted many criticismFrom organizations such as The American Civil Liberties Union of FloridaThis group believes that funding should be spent on poverty, drug addiction and mental health.

Insider’s request to comment was not answered by representatives of The Florida Attorney General’s Office.