Rick Swearingen to Lead FDLE on Interim Basis

Rick Swearingen, a 30- year veteran of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) currently leading Capitol Police, was named interim director of the FDLE on Tuesday.

With over 30 years of service at FDLE, Rick has dedicated his career to protecting Florida families and making sure Florida is a safe state for our residents, visitors and businesses, Gov. Rick Scott said on Tuesday. I look forward to working with Rick and the entire department as we continue to keep our crime rate at a 43-year low. I would like to thank Commissioner Bailey for his service at FDLE and for all he has done to keep our state safe. He has been a terrific leader in our law enforcement community.

I am honored to be chosen by Gov. Scott to lead FDLE, Swearingen said. As a lifelong Floridian, I care deeply about making Florida the safest state in the nation for our families and visitors. FDLE will continue to focus on helping Florida remain at a 43-year low in its crime rate so every family can live in a safe community.