Rick Swearingen Takes Over FDLE on Full-Time Basis

The Florida Cabinet on Wednesday approved Rick Swearingen taking over as commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Swearingen, a veteran of more than 30 years with FDLE, had been leading the FDLE on an interim basis since December.

 “Rick has served alongside the brave men and women at FDLE for over 30 years, and he has done a great job as interim commissioner this year,” Gov. Rick Scott said on Wednesday. “Florida is now at a 44-year crime low because of the hard work of Florida’s law enforcement officers, and Commissioner Swearingen has dedicated his career to making sure Florida is the safest state in the nation. I look forward to seeing his continued success at FDLE and know he will provide strong leadership while advocating for the safety of all Florida families.”