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 […]
Editorial: Police body cameras and secrecy don’t mix – Tampa Bay Times
Body cameras for police officers have the potential to increase public trust in law enforcement, reduce the risk that citizens will be victims of excessive force and protect officers from unfounded accusations of abuse. Yet legislation that will be considered by the Florida Senate today would gut those goals and create more suspicion of police […]
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 […]
