Attorney General Ashley Moody is recognizing a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy who moved from California to answer the call to Be A Florida Hero. Deputy Colton Harris tells his story in the seventh installment of Attorney General Moody’s Thin Line Tribute: Sunshine Salute Series.
In a video interview, Deputy Harris, originally from Oakland, California, highlighted the stark difference in serving in Florida versus California. The deputy spoke about the lack of support for law enforcement in California and watching a criminal be released from jail hours after being arrested.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “In Florida, we back the blue. Law enforcement officers from other states know this and are moving here in droves. We are telling their stories through our Sunshine Salute Series. In our latest edition, we hear from Clay County Deputy Colton Harris, who fled chaos in California to serve in the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation—where we support the brave men and women who protect and serve.”