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Hillsborough should give more kids who commit crimes a second chance | Editorial
Last year, Hillsborough recorded nearly 400 juvenile arrests for first-time minor offenses compared to 27 in Miami-Dade, a study found.
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Pinellas and Miami-Dade counties lead the state in keeping youth offenders out of the school-to-prison cycle but, in many parts of the state, law enforcement continues to arrest kids eligible for diversion programs and thatâs costing taxpayers. [ CARL JUSTE, MIAMI HERALD FILE PHOTO ]
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Hillsborough County has made significant strides in the last few years sending juveniles who commit minor crimes to diversion programs instead of jail. But Hillsborough still leads the state in arresting the most kids for first-time misdemeanor offenses, according to a recent study. Following the example of other Florida counties, law enforcement leaders
Charles Otero, former Tampa police chief and head of school security, dead at 95
Son of a cigar roller, Mr. Otero gained a reputation as a law enforcement trailblazer before leaving the department amid corruption inquiries.
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Charles Otero, who served five years as Tampa police chief and helped found the Scool Resour ce Officer program, died April 8. He was 95. [ the Otero family ]
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Charles Otero loved everything about Tampa, his family said â even if the city didnât always love him back.
The child of Hispanic immigrants, Mr. Otero became Tampaâs first Hispanic chief of police in 1974 and, after retiring in 1979, worked as the Hillsborough County School Districtâs security supervisor for another 12 years.
Neighbors line up as motorcade escorts fallen Tampa officer s family to funeral
Neighbors lined up Tuesday morning to support fallen Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen s family as a motorcade escorted them to his funeral.
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TAMPA, Fla. â Neighbors lined up Tuesday morning to support fallen Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen s family as a motorcade escorted them to his funeral. The entire neighborhood lined up for a mile or so down old woods to show the motorcade and family support, neighbor Tom Mcclanahan said. It was amazing how many people came out. Itâs very hard to hold back the tears. Anyone who knew this man was touched by his kindness. Truly a wonderful human being.
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