By Kristen M. Clark TALLAHASSEE — Police departments in the Tampa Bay area — and throughout Florida — that choose to equip their officers with body cameras will be required to have policies in place regulating officer training, use of the devices and the footage they capture, under legislation that’s been revived for the 2016 […]
Shield for police video passes Senate – Tampa Bay Times
Senators on Wednesday voted 36-2 to keep some police body camera videos out of public light. The bill (SB 248) by Sen. Chris Smith, D-Ft. Lauderdale, would shield any footage taken by officer-worn cameras inside a private residence, hospital, mental health care facility, social services agency or “a place that a reasonable person would expect […]
Cop cameras with hidden video defeat the purpose – Orlando Sentinel
Right now, police departments everywhere are moving to get more video cameras. This is a good thing. Body-worn cameras can help settle disputes. They can protect good cops from bogus accusations and serve as unblinking witnesses when citizens say they weren’t treated properly. However, there is a move afoot in Tallahassee to keep much of […]
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