Dear FFASA Supporter,
Never before has a group of concerned citizens donated their time
and money to publicly communicate that high prosecutor turnover is
detrimental to public safety. Never before has a group called upon
politicians, business leaders, community organizations, and the
media to discuss the issue of high prosecutor turnover in Florida.
Never before has a group undertaken the challenge of improving the
quality of our criminal justice system by taking a public stand
against high prosecutor turnover. And never before has a group tried
to improve the quality of life across Florida by creating awareness
of the detrimental effect high prosecutor turnover has on public
safety. In just 4 months from its creation, FFASA has done all of
that with great results!
As evidenced by newspaper articles across the state, a
Sun-Sentinel editorial, a cover story by the Daily Business Review,
and official positions by gubernatorial candidates, high prosecutor
turnover is now making headlines across the state.
FFASA will keep the issue of prosecutor turnover in the front
burner. This requires an unprecedented effort to keep the media
engaged. It also requires reaching out to business leaders and
community organizations. Finally, we must begin to communicate
directly with legislators in Tallahassee. FFASA's Legislative
Committee is already working towards that goal.
FFASA's message is clear. Our political leaders cannot say they
are for "public safety" if they ignore high prosecutor turnover. For
the myriad of police officers, detectives and lab technicians
involved in the successful investigation of a criminal case, you
still need one experienced and competent prosecutor to prove
the case in order to keep the criminal element behind bars. It's
that simple!
I personally thank the dozens of supporters who have taken the
time to acknowledge our efforts. Your letters, e-mails, and
financial support fuel our commitment. If you care about the safety
of your family, your quality of life, and if you understand that a
healthy criminal justice system is the foundation of public safety,
I invite you to join FFASA today.
Let's Stand Up Against High Prosecutor Turnover In
Florida!
Juan Carlos Arias
FFASA President & Founder
