For Legal Assistance:
  1. Immediately invoke your right to be represented by counsel or any representative of your choice, FSS 112.532(1)(i). Call or page a member of your FOP Legal Aid Committee to ensure the dispatch of an attorney to your location.

  2. Remain silent until an FOP attorney is consulted. You always have the right to remain silent (Miranda vs. Arizona 1966)

  3. Invoke your right against self-incrimination if ordered to answer questions. (Garriety vs. New Jersey 1966)

  4. You have the right to appeal disciplinary actions to a hearing review board and have counsel present. PBSO Career Service Act. Laws of Florida; 93-367, 96-450, 97-325, 98-517, 99-437, 2004-404, and GO 202.01.

  5. You have the right to appeal termination for discriminatory or political reasons. Laws of Florida 94-143.

  6. You have the right to participate in or refrain from joining a labor organization. FSS 447.301(1)

Legal Committee Members:

Edward Manak (Chair)              561-754-8138
Cathy Armstrong-Coderre        561-373-0904
Michael Bianchi                          561-379-9409
Luis Blasco                                    954-234-0472
Jermaine Davis                            561-436-7508
Christopher Farron                     561-472-4048
Will Twigg                                     863-381-0801