A spokesman for the sheriff's office told Fox News on Monday that the prolific offender program is focused on adult violent and narcotics prolific offenders and is part of an academic research grant through the University of South Florida and the Department of Justice. Furthermore, the Times reported last week on renewed criticism about the prolific offenders program from advocates now arguing that the letter is "patronizing," "threatening" and promises "harassment" from deputies. If recipients have experienced these barriers, the letters says, "the Pasco Sheriff’s Office is committed to support you in overcoming these challenges through this program." "It is so incredibly patronizing and offensive on so many levels," Bacardi Jackson, Florida managing attorney at the Southern Poverty Law Center, told the Times, referring to the prolific offenders program. The newspaper reported that the sheriff’s office is being sued in federal court by four people related to those tactics – but Daniels did not address the litigation when asked by Fox News on Monday.

Source: Fox News July 26, 2021 16:18 UTC