The Joe Mullins Show - St. Johns County Update: Zero Homicides, Higher Pay & Why Flock Cameras and Budget Cuts Matter
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
🌟 Hello Florida! 🌟 Join Joe Mullins on The Joe Mullins Show – Live, Work, Shop, Play for a straight-talk conversation with Sheriff Robert Hardwick of St. Johns County.
Sheriff Hardwick shares major wins: recidivism down over 10%, deputy base pay raised to nearly $72,000, dispatchers fully staffed and better compensated, and a rare achievement — zero homicides in a county of 350,000+ residents. He discusses the critical partnership between the Sheriff’s Office and county leadership, the real-world impact of proposed property tax changes on public safety budgets, and the ongoing debate around Flock cameras and license plate reader technology.
They cover crime-solving success stories, accountability for officers, rapid growth challenges, and why technology-based policing remains essential for keeping communities safe. A clear-eyed look at the pressures facing modern law enforcement in one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties.
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