By Sascha Cordner Winter Park Police Chief Brett Railey is the new President of the Florida Police Chiefs Association. He says during this past legislative session, many law enforcement groups came together to work on what they’d like to see in terms of body cameras legislation. [Read More]
Fla. Latest Public Records Exemptions Draws Praise, Criticism From Proponents, Critics Alike – WFSU
Governor Rick Scott’s recent approval of three public records exemptions is drawing both criticism and praise from critics and proponents alike. One bill exempts the records of agencies investigating violations of the Florida RICO Act, the state’s racketeering law to fight organized crime. The records are no longer exempt once the investigation is completed. There’s […]
Body Cameras Bill Sponsor Intends To Bring Dead Bill Back Next Year, WFSU
While one body cameras-related bill was sent to the Governor, another died amid the budget impasse between the House and Senate. But, the bill’s main sponsor says he’ll be back again next year. Florida Police Benevolent Association Executive Director Matt Puckett was a proponent for a measure making sure law enforcement using body cameras have […]
