Several groups that support First Amendment issues are fighting a bill that would keep some police body camera video from being released to the public, according to a report in the Tallahassee Democrat. Sen. Christopher Smith, D-Fort Lauderdale, proposed the bill — SB 248 — and supports the use of the devices by law enforcement, but […]
Bill would keep some police body-camera videos private – Tallahassee Democrat
A bill that would allow certain police body-camera footage to be kept from public view is facing criticism from Sunshine Law advocates and others who say it would defeat the very purpose of the devices. The legislation (SB 248), would make body-camera video exempt from public-records law when it is shot within a private residence, inside […]
