TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida Police Benevolent Association has endorsed Mike Beltran for Florida’s 14th Congressional District, citing his record on public safety and support for law enforcement.

The Florida PBA represents 31,000 law-enforcement professionals and describes itself as the largest law-enforcement union in Florida. In its endorsement letter, the organization highlighted Beltran’s record in public service and his support for the men and women who serve in law enforcement.

“I’m honored to receive the support of the Florida Police Benevolent Association and the thousands of law-enforcement professionals it represents,” said Mike Beltran. “Our police officers and first responders put themselves on the line every day to keep our communities safe. I will continue to stand with law enforcement and support the resources, recruitment and protections officers need to do their jobs safely and effectively.”

In its endorsement letter, the Florida PBA wrote that Beltran has “demonstrated a strong commitment to public safety” and said it trusts him to advocate for improved wages and benefits to help address recruitment and staffing shortages facing law-enforcement agencies.

The endorsement underscores Beltran’s support for law enforcement at a time when organizations like the Democratic Socialists of America are explicitly calling to defund police departments and ultimately abolish policing. Beltran has consistently opposed efforts to defund law enforcement and supports ensuring officers have the resources they need to keep communities safe.

Additionally, the endorsement follows Beltran’s service in the Florida House of Representatives, where he served on the Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, Civil Justice Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, and Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee.

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