PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – In a crowded auditorium in Indianapolis, Ind. late on Aug. 17, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he would be asking the state legislature for $5 million to aid law enforcement agencies with recruiting efforts. DeSantis announced three proposals that he said he would present to the next session of the Florida Legislature to help the law enforcement community attract qualified candidates and help recruit new talent. “As so many cities and states choose to disrespect, degrade and defund the honorable work of law enforcement, we want Florida to continue valuing our men and women of law enforcement today, tomorrow and for generations to come,” DeSantis announced to the crowd. The three areas DeSantis was referring to was new officer sign on bonuses, academy scholarships and out of state relocation support. DeSantis plans to ask the legislature for $5 million for the academy scholarship program created through …