Broward Sheriff Scott Israel said he was heeding the community’s call for body cameras when he announced a pilot program this week, but his deputies want to have the last word. The union representing deputies, the Police Benevolent Association, sent the sheriff a letter Thursday warning him not to roll out body cameras yet. “We […]
Florida Senate bill would set rules for police body cameras – PalmBeachPost.com
The Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee unanimously passed a measure (SPB 7080) that would require law-enforcement agencies to establish policies and procedures addressing the proper use, maintenance and storage of body cameras and the data they record. Agencies would have to establish policies and train officers before allowing them to wear the devices. Currently, Florida […]
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 […]
