Here’s an unfortunate case of like father, like son. Florida Sen. Jack Latvala and state Rep. Chris Latvala, Republicans from Pinellas County, introduced legislation in their respective chambers that would dramatically expand exemptions to Florida’s public-records statutes. As filed, Senate Bill 1324 and House Bill 1015 would keep secret more information about law enforcement personnel, […]
Bill to shield data about Florida police officers angers open government advocates – Bradenton Herald
The father-and-son lawmaking team of Sen. Jack Latvala and Rep. Chris Latvala has angered open government advocates by seeking to expand privacy protections for current and former police officers as well as their parents, siblings and even their girlfriends. The two legislators have filed similar bills in the Legislature that would keep secret driver license […]
Police body camera bill runs into privacy concerns – Political Fix Florida
Legislation that would have required police officers to wear body cameras is quickly transforming as lawmakers and police associations express concerns over state government mandates and privacy. State Rep. Shevrin Jones, the West Park Democrat sponsoring the bill, originally wanted police officers across the state fitted with body cameras, an idea that has gotten national […]
