Following a disturbing 94% increase in hate crimes against Jewish Floridians from 2022 to 2023, Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a specialized law enforcement training to address antisemitism on college campuses. The spike, detailed in the latest Hate Crimes in Florida Report, highlights rising antisemitic activity, particularly following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.
“Florida is a law-and-order state, and we have taken extraordinary steps to protect the Jewish community since the October 7th attacks,” said Attorney General Moody. “While law enforcement continues to vigilantly protect Jewish Floridians, we are seeing an increase in reported antisemitic hate crimes. That is why we are hosting a training to help combat antisemitism on college campuses.”
The training, developed in partnership with the Combat Antisemitism Movement and George Washington University’s Program on Extremism, will educate federal and state agencies, university police, detectives, and other law enforcement professionals. It will cover Hamas’ history and activities in the U.S., including its evolution, tactics, and influence on campus protests. Topics will also include the roles of Iranian and Hezbollah networks in education, propaganda, and campus-related initiatives.
The event is scheduled for April 30, 2025, at Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus from 8 a.m. to noon. Those interested in attending can contact Gabe Groisman, Senior Advisor of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, at gg@groisman.llc for more details.
Florida has emphasized its zero-tolerance policy against antisemitism, with Attorney General Moody reaching out to higher education officials to enforce state statutes outlawing hate crimes and support for terrorist organizations. This upcoming training is part of ongoing efforts to safeguard Jewish communities across the state.
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