JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office released behind-the-scenes footage of their street racing crackdown dubbed "Operation Decelerate."
Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said multiple arrests and many citations were issued following an investigation into an organized street racing event he said was organized on social media.
There were 114 JSO officers assigned to the operation, in what Waters said was one of the more robust responses to street racing the agency has conducted.
JSO released compilation footage of 'Operation Decelerate' to the public Wednesday, which can be viewed above.
"If you think you can come to Jacksonville and cause havoc on our streets with impunity, you're dead wrong. Go someplace else," Waters stated.
The sheriff said the crackdown on street racing doesn't end with "Operation Decelerate."
"We know where you are and we know what you're doing," Waters said. "The penalties you face will only get stiffer. Under new state legislation that becomes effective July 1, you'll be subject to enhanced penalties for street racing."
Waters is referencing SB 1764, a street racing bill that increases maximum fines for first-time offenses from $1,000 to $2,000. Additionally, people who commit second offenses within a year could face third-degree felony charges.
"I promise you that this sheriff and this sheriff's office is not playing that game," Waters added. "We'll come at you, we'll come for you and we're going to come get you if you continue to do this in our city."
Waters said he's hoping the word is out that JSO is cracking down on street racing and hopes it helps put a stop to the groups using Jacksonville as a racing and stunt destination.