ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida law enforcement officials caution residents to be aware of hate crimes in the area.
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Volusia County deputies will provide extra patrols at places of worship this weekend.
Read: Sheriff: ‘Cowardly scumbags’ spread anti-Semitic flyers throughout Volusia County
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said that in light of recent anti-Jewish hate speech incidents, additional deputies would monitor potential acts of hate.
Imagine hating yourself so much that you participate in a National Day of Hate. 🤷♂️
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) February 24, 2023
Deputies will be conducting extra patrols to protect all those targeted for acts of hate, bigotry and intimidation.
Read: Ormond Beach police investigating after anti-Semitic propaganda distributed, chief says
Orange County Sheriff John Mina released a statement about the recent antisemitic crimes and said the sheriff’s office would provide resources to Jewish institutions in Orange County this weekend.
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