The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has launched an interactive, online map charting the policies of more than 100 police departments and laws in nearly every state regarding public access to police body camera videos. “In the past year, we’ve seen dramatic growth in the number of police departments implementing bodycam programs. Unfortunately, […]
New Florida law shields police body cam videos – Tampa Tribune
TALLAHASSEE — A new Florida law now shields the footage taken by police body cameras from public view, but legal experts say that doesn’t affect the rights of citizens who want to record their own video. Unless, that is, the video has sound — and usually they do. Among new measures that took effect Wednesday […]
Guns, booze, body cameras among 44 bills Scott signs – Tallahassee Democrat
It is now legal for unpermitted gun owners to carry their weapons with them when they evacuate from a hurricane or other declared emergencies. That was among 44 bills Gov. Rick Scott signed Thursday. Other new laws include measures that deal with police body cameras, craft distillery sales, internet regulation and discrimination against pregnant women. […]
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