Last year witnessed significant decreases in both violent and non-violent crimes. Although the numbers provide a positive picture, it is important to understand that a violent crime occurs every 4 minutes and 5 seconds, and that a citizen of Florida falls victim to one of the Part One crimes every 34 seconds.
Drug abuse continues to be a great concern to law enforcement.
At the recent statewide Drug Summit, a number of strategies were established not only for enforcement and prosecution, but also prevention and treatment as means to combat this social epidemic. Furthermore, the citizens of Florida continue to play a significant role in notifying law enforcement agencies when they suspect a crime is being committed. Their involvement contributes to this decrease in crime, and we ask for their continued support. Enacted by Congress in 1994, the DPPA restricts states ability to disclose personal information contained in the files maintained by state motor vehicle departments. Many states had begun selling this information to individuals and businesses for significant revenues.