VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has a bold message for New York police officers:

And he isn't being shy about it .

The Volusia County Sheriff's Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports recruiting and funding efforts alongside the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, has purchased billboards in the heart of New York City – Times Square, encouraging New York Police Department officers to move to Florida.

"Dear NYPD, Sunny Florida is waiting," reads one ad, followed by a QR code that directs to VSO's career page.

"Serve a community that appreciates you," read another.

80 times a day through January 2026

The Volusia Sheriff's Office posted a photo of the billboard on its Facebook page and said it would be shown 80 times a day through January 31, 2026, which

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