Brevard County, Florida Sheriff Wayne Ivey issued a direct and unapologetic warning this week to those who attempt to interfere with law enforcement operations in his jurisdiction, particularly amid heightened tensions tied to immigration enforcement and anti-police protests.

In a statement that left no room for ambiguity, Sheriff Ivey said his department would respond forcefully to anyone resisting arrest, blocking roads, or endangering deputies.

With attacks on ICE agents and local police increasing in recent weeks, Ivey made it clear that his deputies will not hesitate to take aggressive action to protect public safety and uphold the law.

“So I’m going to, I’m going to break it down for you, alright?” Ivey said. “And if somebody wants to know what I mean by turn violent, alright? This is what I mean. If you resist lawful orders, you’re going to jail. Let me be very clear about that.”

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He continued, warning that protesters who attempt to obstruct traffic or confront drivers would face immediate consequences.

“If you block an intersection or a roadway in Brevard County, you are going to jail. If you flee arrest, you’re going to go to jail tired, because we are going to run you down and put you in jail.”

Ivey also issued a blunt message to individuals attempting to surround or mob vehicles—tactics that have been increasingly reported during recent protests in other cities.

“If you try to mob rule a car in Brevard County gathering around it, refusing to let the driver leave in our county, you’re most likely going to get run over and dragged across the street,” he said.

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The sheriff went on to detail the penalties for assaulting law enforcement officers, stating that any physical or threatening act against deputies would be met with a response that includes hospitalization and jail time—and in some cases, the use of deadly force.

“If you spit on us, you’re going to the hospital and in jail. If you hit one of us, you’re going to the hospital and jail, and most likely get bitten by one of our big, beautiful dogs that we have here,” he said.

“If [you] throw a brick, a fire bomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains at, because we will kill you, graveyard, dead.”

Sheriff Ivey cited a nationwide surge in hostility toward law enforcement and federal immigration officers, calling the current situation unsustainable.

“We’re not going to play. This has got to stop,” Ivey said. “You’re watching what’s taking place out there. You’re seeing police officers that are being attacked, being spit on, being put in harm’s way just for doing their jobs. You’re seeing ICE agents that are being targeted for doing their jobs, and you’re seeing obstructionists that are doing all of this standing in the way of law and order.”

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Ivey’s remarks come as local officials across the country grapple with how to respond to a new wave of protests sparked by federal immigration actions and state-level sanctuary policies.

While some jurisdictions have opted to pull back enforcement and limit cooperation with federal agencies, Brevard County is making clear it intends to take the opposite approach.

No public response has yet been issued by Florida state officials or local activist organizations regarding Ivey’s comments.

As of Thursday, Brevard County remains calm compared to other parts of the country, but Ivey said his department is prepared for any attempts to bring protest activity into the region.

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