As more and more police departments across the country adopt body cameras, a battle is heating up over when the public will have access to the videos captured by these devices. The proposed laws vary in scope. A large number of them would completely exempt body camera videos from public record laws, although most of […]
Coconut Creek “Cover Up” In Man’s Death – CBS Miami
Nearly a week after a man died in police custody, the Coconut Creek Police Department still refuses to provide any information, declaring his death “confidential.” Calvon Reid, 39, died in police custody after apparently being Tasered by several Coconut Creek Police Officers. Police Chief Michael Mann refused to even acknowledge or confirm the name of the […]
Fernandina Observer requests release of impact fee settlement agreement – Fernandina Observer
Editor’s Note: The following letter was sent to City Manager Joe Gerrity after a previous request from the Fernandina Observer to City Clerk Caroline Best to release the tentative settlement agreement whether draft or in final form in the matters of the City of Fernandina v. State of Florida and/or Conlon v. City of Fernandina […]
